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All content provided to this project is released under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0] license after every edit. Therefore, any editor wishing to contribute must provide content that is:
All content provided to this project is released under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License] after every edit. Therefore, any editor wishing to contribute must provide content that is:


* Their own content which they are releasing under the same license,
* Their own content which they are releasing under the same license,
* Is content which has a compatible license to CC BY-SA 3.0, or
* Is content which has a compatible license to CC BY-SA 4.0, or
* Is being used under fair use law.
* Is being used under fair use law.


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== Compatible licenses ==
== Compatible licenses ==
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! colspan="2" style="background-color:green; color:white;" |'''Creative Commons License Compatibility with Online Communipedia'''
! COLSPAN=2 STYLE="background-color:green; color:white;" | '''License Compatibility with Online Communipedia'''
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! colspan="1" |Licenses compatible with Online Communipedia!! colspan="1" |Licenses ''not'' compatible with Online Communipedia
! COLSPAN=1 | Licenses compatible with Online Communipedia !! COLSPAN=1 | Licenses ''not'' compatible with Online Communipedia
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! colspan="2" style="font-weight:normal; font-style:italic" |Creative Commons Licenses  
! COLSPAN=2 STYLE="font-weight:normal; font-style:italic" | Creative Commons Licenses
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*CC BY, all versions and ports, up to and including 4.0
* CC BY, all versions and ports, up to and including 4.0
* CC BY-SA 1.0, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0
* CC BY-SA 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0
*[https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ CC0]
* [https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ CC0]
*Any clear declaration of release into the public domain
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*CC BY-SA 4.0<ref>According to the legal team at the [[wikipedia:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]], CC BY-SA 4.0 is not backwards compatible with CC BY-SA 3.0, and it is the determination of the [[P:SO|site operator]] to follow their advisement. They provide some caveats between text and media, but considering the site operator is not knowledgeable in copyright law, CC BY-SA 4.0 is simply blanket prohibited.</ref>
* CC BY-SA 1.0
*CC BY-NC
* CC BY-NC
*CC BY-NC-ND
* CC BY-NC-ND
*CC BY-ND
* CC BY-ND
*CC BY-NC-SA
* CC BY-NC-SA  
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== Written works ==
== Written works ==
The reuse of text verbatim is prohibited by Online Communipedia unless it is released under a compatible Creative Commons license or is in the public domain. Even if another rationale may permit it, such as fair use, it is not permitted by policy on this project. Editors must take create care to not [[wikipedia:Plagiarism|plaigarise]] a written work or paraphrase too closely. The former is prohibited on Online Communipedia due to it being unethical. The latter may constitute a copyright violation or perhaps even an infringement on an [[wikipedia:Moral rights|author's moral rights]], given that it may be seen as a mutiliation of the original work.   
The reuse of text verbatim is prohibited by Online Communipedia unless it is released under a compatible Creative Commons license, is in the public domain, or it is a quotation from an individual which is properly attributed. Editors must take great care to not [[wikipedia:Plagiarism|plagiarize]] a written work or paraphrase too closely. The former is prohibited due to ethical and legal considerations. The latter may constitute a copyright violation and/or an infringement on an [[wikipedia:Moral rights|author's moral rights]], given that it may be seen as a mutilation of the original work.   


When reusing text under a compatible license editors are instructed to use [[Template:Text attribution]] or [[Template:Multiple text attribution]], whichever is appropriate. Where to place such templates and how to use them is available on their documentation. Even should a source permit a more lax attribution style, Online Communipedia demands attribution be done in this manner.
When reusing text under a compatible license (including the public domain), editors are instructed to use [[Template:Text attribution]] or [[Template:Multiple text attribution]] (whichever is appropriate). Where to place such templates and how to use them is described on their documentation.


== Media ==
== Media ==
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=== Non-free ===
=== Non-free ===
Non-free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which does not have an '''explicit declaration from the original copyright holder''' that it is released under a compatible Creative Commons license or is in the public domain. Such media may only be uploaded if it meets ''all'' of the following conditions:
Non-free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which does not have an '''explicit declaration from the original copyright holder''' that it is released under a compatible license or in the public domain. Such media may only be uploaded if it meets ''all'' of the following conditions:
* It is...  
* It is...  
** Being used as a source for an article, and thus is being used to verify statements about a community's history and function; or
** Being used as a source for an article, and thus is being used to verify statements made in relation to a community; or
** Being used as the identifying image of a community through [[Template:Infobox community]], and thus is the community's logo.
** Being used as a source to verify that a community is [[Project:Content policy#Private communities|private]] as part of the invocation of [[Template:Private community declaration]]; or
** Being used as the identifying image of a community through [[Template:Infobox community]], and therefore is the community's logo.
* It does not infringe on any other [[:Category:Project policies|policy of this project]].
* It does not infringe on any other [[:Category:Project policies|policy of this project]].
* It's coverage is as minimal as possible for supporting a relevant statement or synthesis.<ref>A screenshot of the entirety of a ruleset is unnecessary when a screenshot of a particular rule will suffice.</ref>
* It is not information which may infringe the copyright holder's ability to get value out of it.<ref>Such as screenshoting any material, text or media, intended only for donators to a community.</ref>
* It is not information which may infringe the copyright holder's ability to get value out of it.<ref>Such as screenshoting any material, text or media, intended only for donators to a community.</ref>
* It is not a deritive work of it's original.<ref>Such as fanart of the community itself or any of it's members, a holiday themed version of the community's logo, etc.</ref>
* It is not a derivative work of its original.<ref>Such as fanart of the community itself or any of it's members, a holiday themed version of the community's logo, etc.</ref>
* There is no other free version of the material that can be obtained.<ref>For example, if a community has an official variation of it's logo that may be in the public domain (see [[Template:PD-Simple]]), that should be used over the copyrighted version.</ref>
* There is no other free version of the material that can be obtained.<ref>For example, if a community has an official variation of it's logo that may be in the public domain (see [[Template:PD-Simple]]), that should be used over the copyrighted version.</ref>
* It is attributed appropriately at [[Special:Upload]].
* It is attributed appropriately at [[Special:Upload]].
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=== Free ===
=== Free ===
Free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which has an '''explicit declaration from the original copyright holder''' that it is released under a compatible Creative Commons license or is in the public domain. Editors are reminded that CC BY-SA-4.0 is classified as an ''incompatible'' license.
Free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which has an '''explicit declaration from the original copyright holder''' that it is released under a compatible license or in the public domain.


Free media may be used with no restriction so long as the appropriate license is selected at [[Special:Upload]] and the source, along with attribution (if applicable), is provided on the image summary. Media under CC0 or in the public domain does not necessitate attribution or mention of it's license, but Online Communipedia demands the location it was retrieved by provided and the appropriate license be selected upon upload for posterity.
Free media may be used with no restriction so long as the appropriate license is selected at [[Special:Upload]] and the source, along with attribution (if applicable), is provided in the image summary. Media under CC0 or in the public domain does not necessitate attribution or mention of its license, but Online Communipedia requires it nonetheless.


==Instant Commons==
==Instant Commons==


Online Communipedia has opted into using [[mediawikiwiki:InstantCommons|InstantCommons]]. Wikimedia Commons is a compilation of free images that are either in the public domain or have a Creative Commons license. As such, any image obtained via such feature may be used, so long as any additional restrictions set forth by the usage of an image - if applicable - are met.
Online Communipedia has opted into [[mediawikiwiki:InstantCommons|InstantCommons]]. Wikimedia Commons is a compilation of free images that are either in the public domain or have a Creative Commons license. As such, it is safe to make use of such images ''though this feature''. This is because the feature (in most cases) satisfies relevant licensing requirements, given that a reader can click the image and be directed to the Wikimedia Commons site for attribution and licensing information.


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 4 May 2024

All content provided to this project is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License after every edit. Therefore, any editor wishing to contribute must provide content that is:

  • Their own content which they are releasing under the same license,
  • Is content which has a compatible license to CC BY-SA 4.0, or
  • Is being used under fair use law.

It is the obligation of editors providing content to verify that any such content meets the above guidelines. If there is any doubt, administrators may remove such content until verification is made. Note that all content created is by default fully copyrighted with all rights reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Compatible licenses[edit | edit source]

License Compatibility with Online Communipedia
Licenses compatible with Online Communipedia Licenses not compatible with Online Communipedia
Creative Commons Licenses
  • CC BY, all versions and ports, up to and including 4.0
  • CC BY-SA 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0
  • CC0
  • CC BY-SA 1.0
  • CC BY-NC
  • CC BY-NC-ND
  • CC BY-ND
  • CC BY-NC-SA

Written works[edit | edit source]

The reuse of text verbatim is prohibited by Online Communipedia unless it is released under a compatible Creative Commons license, is in the public domain, or it is a quotation from an individual which is properly attributed. Editors must take great care to not plagiarize a written work or paraphrase too closely. The former is prohibited due to ethical and legal considerations. The latter may constitute a copyright violation and/or an infringement on an author's moral rights, given that it may be seen as a mutilation of the original work.

When reusing text under a compatible license (including the public domain), editors are instructed to use Template:Text attribution or Template:Multiple text attribution (whichever is appropriate). Where to place such templates and how to use them is described on their documentation.

Media[edit | edit source]

A majority of media used at Online Communipedia will be non-free given that, due to the project's mission, media is needed to verify and source information per our content policy. As such, the usage of media is subject to more lengthy guidelines.

Non-free[edit | edit source]

Non-free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which does not have an explicit declaration from the original copyright holder that it is released under a compatible license or in the public domain. Such media may only be uploaded if it meets all of the following conditions:

  • It is...
    • Being used as a source for an article, and thus is being used to verify statements made in relation to a community; or
    • Being used as a source to verify that a community is private as part of the invocation of Template:Private community declaration; or
    • Being used as the identifying image of a community through Template:Infobox community, and therefore is the community's logo.
  • It does not infringe on any other policy of this project.
  • It is not information which may infringe the copyright holder's ability to get value out of it.[1]
  • It is not a derivative work of its original.[2]
  • There is no other free version of the material that can be obtained.[3]
  • It is attributed appropriately at Special:Upload.

The above conditions have been written so as to maximize the chance that the media has a fair use rationale. If any of the conditions are not met the piece of non-free media is ineligible for inclusion and may be deleted on sight by any administrator.

Upon upload the source of the material must be explicitly provided within the summary. Even should an image possess a sufficient fair use rationale, if the source is not provided by someone upon challenge within 7 days, it may be deleted on sight by any administrator.

Free[edit | edit source]

Free media is designated as any image, video, file, or other item which is not written text within an article, which has an explicit declaration from the original copyright holder that it is released under a compatible license or in the public domain.

Free media may be used with no restriction so long as the appropriate license is selected at Special:Upload and the source, along with attribution (if applicable), is provided in the image summary. Media under CC0 or in the public domain does not necessitate attribution or mention of its license, but Online Communipedia requires it nonetheless.

Instant Commons[edit | edit source]

Online Communipedia has opted into InstantCommons. Wikimedia Commons is a compilation of free images that are either in the public domain or have a Creative Commons license. As such, it is safe to make use of such images though this feature. This is because the feature (in most cases) satisfies relevant licensing requirements, given that a reader can click the image and be directed to the Wikimedia Commons site for attribution and licensing information.

Footnotes[edit | edit source]

  1. Such as screenshoting any material, text or media, intended only for donators to a community.
  2. Such as fanart of the community itself or any of it's members, a holiday themed version of the community's logo, etc.
  3. For example, if a community has an official variation of it's logo that may be in the public domain (see Template:PD-Simple), that should be used over the copyrighted version.
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