Correct Semantic tag for copyright info - html5

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David picture David · May 3, 2011 · Viewed 120.1k times · Source

What would be the best and most semantic tag/method for including a copyright notice in the footer of a web site?

Answer

Alohci picture Alohci · May 4, 2011

Put it inside your <footer> by all means, but the most fitting element is the small element.

The HTML5 spec for this says:

Small print typically features disclaimers, caveats, legal restrictions, or copyrights. Small print is also sometimes used for attribution, or for satisfying licensing requirements.

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