> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scoredetect.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scoredetect.com/certificates/can-i-use-a-certificate-for-copyright-protection.md).

# Can I use a certificate for copyright protection?

Absolutely. ScoreDetect’s verification certificates serve as robust evidence of your content’s originality and timestamp, making them valuable for copyright protection. 

They can be crucial in legal disputes related to intellectual property.