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:''For the full non-free content use guideline (including this policy and its criteria) see ]. ''</noinclude> :''For the full non-free content use guideline (including this policy and its criteria) see ]. ''</noinclude>
: ''As per the ] this document serves as the '''Exemption Doctrine Policy''' for the English Misplaced Pages.''
The primary goal of Misplaced Pages's policy for non-free content is to protect our mission to produce content that is perpetually free for unlimited distribution, modification and application by all users in all media ("non-free content" means copyrighted material lacking ]). This goal could best be met by completely disallowing all material that is not ]; many Wikipedias in other languages allow no non-free content at all. However, to meet another central goal of our mission—the production of a quality encyclopedia—the English Misplaced Pages permits a limited amount of non-free content under strictly defined circumstances. This policy embodies a compromise between these two goals.


{{notice|It has been proposed that WP:NFCC be amended, see ] for more information and discussion.}}
Non-free content may be used on the English Misplaced Pages under fair use '''only where all 10 of the following criteria are met'''. These criteria are based on the ], the goal of creating a 💕, and the need to minimize legal exposure.


===Rationale===
⚫ # {{/span|1}}'''No free equivalent.''' Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available or could be created that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. If non-free content can be transformed into free material, this is done instead of using a fair-use defense. Non-free content is always replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available. "Acceptable quality" means a quality sufficient to serve the encyclopedic purpose. As examples, pictures of people who are still alive and buildings are almost always replaceable because anybody could just take a camera to them and take a picture. (As a quick test, ask yourself: "Can this image be replaced by a different one, while still having the same effect?" If the answer is yes, then the image probably does not meet this criterion.)

There are three basic rationales of this policy.
*To safeguard Misplaced Pages's mission to produce perpetually ] content for unlimited distribution, modification and application by all users in every media.
*The need to minimize legal exposure by limiting the amount of non-free content under strictly defined circumstances that are deliberately more restrictive than ].
*To produce a quality encyclopedia, striving to use media as much as needed for that purpose.

===Policy===

For purposes of this policy "non-free content" means all copyrighted images and other media files that lack a ]. Such material may be used on the English Misplaced Pages only where all 10 of the following criteria are met.

⚫ # {{/span|1}}'''No free equivalent.''' Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available, or could be created, that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. Where possible, non-free content is transformed into free material instead of using a fair-use defense, or replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available; "acceptable quality" means a quality sufficient to serve the encyclopedic purpose. (As a quick test, ask yourself: "Can this image be replaced by a different one that has the same effect, or adequately conveyed by text without using a picture at all?" If the answer is yes, the image probably does not meet this criterion.)
# {{/span|2}}'''Respect for commercial opportunities.''' Non-free content is not used in a manner that is likely to replace the original market role of the original copyrighted media. # {{/span|2}}'''Respect for commercial opportunities.''' Non-free content is not used in a manner that is likely to replace the original market role of the original copyrighted media.
# {{/span|3}}(a) '''Minimal use.''' As little non-free content as possible is used in an article. Short rather than long video and audio excerpts are used. Multiple items are not used if one will suffice; one is used only if necessary.<br/> (b) '''Resolution/fidelity'''. Low- rather than high-resolution/fidelity is used (especially where the original is of such high resolution/fidelity that it could be used for piracy). This rule includes the copy in the Image: namespace. # {{/span|3}}{{/span|3a}}(a) '''Minimal usage.''' As few non-free content uses as possible are included in each article and in Misplaced Pages as a whole. Multiple items are not used if one will suffice; one is used only if necessary.<br/> {{/span|3b}}(b) '''Minimal extent of use'''. An entire work is not used if a portion will suffice. Low- rather than high-resolution/fidelity/sample length is used (especially where the original could be used for piracy). This rule also applies to the copy in the Image: namespace. If your image is greater than 500&mdash;600px add {{]}} to the Image: namespace and someone from Misplaced Pages will shrink the image to comply with this guideline.
# {{/span|4}}'''Previous publication.''' Non-free content has been published outside Misplaced Pages. # {{/span|4}}'''Previous publication.''' Non-free content must have been published outside Misplaced Pages.
# {{/span|5}}'''Content.''' Non-free content meets general Misplaced Pages content requirements and is encyclopedic. # {{/span|5}}'''Content.''' Non-free content meets general Misplaced Pages content requirements and is encyclopedic.
# {{/span|6}}'''Media-specific policy.''' The material meets Misplaced Pages's ]. # {{/span|6}}'''Media-specific policy.''' The material meets Misplaced Pages's media-specific policy. For example, images must meet ].
# {{/span|7}}'''One-article minimum.''' Non-free content is ]. # {{/span|7}}'''One-article minimum.''' Non-free content is ].
# {{/span|8}}'''Significance.''' Non-free content is used only if its presence would significantly increase readers' understanding of the topic, and its omission would be detrimental to that understanding. Non-free media files are not used if they can be replaced by text that serves a similar function. # {{/span|8}}'''Significance.''' Non-free content is used only if its presence would significantly increase readers' understanding of the topic, and its omission would be detrimental to that understanding.
# {{/span|9}}'''Restrictions on location.''' Non-free content is used only in the article namespace; it is never used on templates (including stub templates and navigation boxes) or on ]. (To prevent an image category from displaying thumbnails, add <nowiki>__NOGALLERY__</nowiki> to it; images are linked, not inlined, from talk pages when they are a topic of discussion.) # {{/span|9}}'''Restrictions on location.''' Non-free content is allowed only in articles (not ]), and only in article ], subject to ]. (To prevent an image category from displaying thumbnails, add <nowiki>__NOGALLERY__</nowiki> to it; images are linked, not inlined, from talk pages when they are a topic of discussion.)
# {{/span|10}}'''Image description page.''' The image or media description page contains the following. # {{/span|10}}'''Image description page.''' The image or media description page contains the following:
#* (a) Proper attribution of the source of the material, and attribution of the copyright holder if different from the source as set out at ]. #* (a) Attribution of the source of the material and, if different from the source, of the copyright holder. ''See: ]''.
#*(b) An appropriate fair-use tag indicating which Misplaced Pages policy provision permitting the use is claimed. A list of image tags is at ]. #* (b) A copyright tag that indicates which Misplaced Pages policy provision is claimed to permit the use. ''For a list of image copyright tags, see ]''.
#* (c) The name of each article in which fair use is claimed for the item, and a separate fair use rationale for each use of the item, as explained at ]. The rationale is presented in clear, plain language, and is relevant to each use. #*{{/span|10c}} (c) The name of each article (a link to the articles is recommended as well) in which fair use is claimed for the item, and a separate fair-use rationale for each use of the item, as explained at ]. The rationale is presented in clear, plain language, and is relevant to each use.


===Non-compliance=== ===Enforcement===
An image that does not comply with this policy 48 hours after notification to the uploading editor will be deleted. To avoid deletion, the uploading editor or another Wikipedian will need to provide a convincing fair-use defence that satisfies all 10 criteria. For an image that was uploaded before ], the 48-hour period is extended to seven days. An image on which fair use is claimed that is used in no article (Criterion 7) may be deleted seven days after notification. An image that does not comply with this policy 48 hours after notification to the uploading editor ''will be deleted''. To avoid deletion, the uploading editor or another Wikipedian will need to provide a convincing fair-use defence that satisfies all 10 criteria. For an image that was uploaded before ], the 48-hour period is extended to seven days. An image on which fair use is claimed that is used in no article (Criterion 7) may be deleted seven days after notification.


Deletion criteria for non-free content are specified in ]. Deletion criteria for non-free content are specified in ].

An image whose only violation is the lack of a fair-use rationale for some (but not all) articles will not be deleted. Instead, the use of the image will be removed from the offending articles.

Revision as of 21:59, 6 January 2008

This page documents an English Misplaced Pages policy.It describes a widely accepted standard that editors should normally follow, though exceptions may apply. Changes made to it should reflect consensus.Shortcuts
For the full non-free content use guideline (including this policy and its criteria) see Misplaced Pages:Non-free content.
As per the March 23rd, 2007 Wikimedia Foundation Licensing policy resolution this document serves as the Exemption Doctrine Policy for the English Misplaced Pages.
It has been proposed that WP:NFCC be amended, see Misplaced Pages:Non-free content criteria/Proposal for more information and discussion.

Rationale

There are three basic rationales of this policy.

  • To safeguard Misplaced Pages's mission to produce perpetually free content for unlimited distribution, modification and application by all users in every media.
  • The need to minimize legal exposure by limiting the amount of non-free content under strictly defined circumstances that are deliberately more restrictive than United States fair use law.
  • To produce a quality encyclopedia, striving to use media as much as needed for that purpose.

Policy

For purposes of this policy "non-free content" means all copyrighted images and other media files that lack a free content license. Such material may be used on the English Misplaced Pages only where all 10 of the following criteria are met.

  1. No free equivalent. Non-free content is used only where no free equivalent is available, or could be created, that would serve the same encyclopedic purpose. Where possible, non-free content is transformed into free material instead of using a fair-use defense, or replaced with a freer alternative if one of acceptable quality is available; "acceptable quality" means a quality sufficient to serve the encyclopedic purpose. (As a quick test, ask yourself: "Can this image be replaced by a different one that has the same effect, or adequately conveyed by text without using a picture at all?" If the answer is yes, the image probably does not meet this criterion.)
  2. Respect for commercial opportunities. Non-free content is not used in a manner that is likely to replace the original market role of the original copyrighted media.
  3. (a) Minimal usage. As few non-free content uses as possible are included in each article and in Misplaced Pages as a whole. Multiple items are not used if one will suffice; one is used only if necessary.
    (b) Minimal extent of use. An entire work is not used if a portion will suffice. Low- rather than high-resolution/fidelity/sample length is used (especially where the original could be used for piracy). This rule also applies to the copy in the Image: namespace. If your image is greater than 500—600px add {{non-free reduce}} to the Image: namespace and someone from Misplaced Pages will shrink the image to comply with this guideline.
  4. Previous publication. Non-free content must have been published outside Misplaced Pages.
  5. Content. Non-free content meets general Misplaced Pages content requirements and is encyclopedic.
  6. Media-specific policy. The material meets Misplaced Pages's media-specific policy. For example, images must meet Misplaced Pages:Image use policy.
  7. One-article minimum. Non-free content is used in at least one article.
  8. Significance. Non-free content is used only if its presence would significantly increase readers' understanding of the topic, and its omission would be detrimental to that understanding.
  9. Restrictions on location. Non-free content is allowed only in articles (not disambiguation pages), and only in article namespace, subject to exemptions. (To prevent an image category from displaying thumbnails, add __NOGALLERY__ to it; images are linked, not inlined, from talk pages when they are a topic of discussion.)
  10. Image description page. The image or media description page contains the following:

Enforcement

An image that does not comply with this policy 48 hours after notification to the uploading editor will be deleted. To avoid deletion, the uploading editor or another Wikipedian will need to provide a convincing fair-use defence that satisfies all 10 criteria. For an image that was uploaded before 2006-07-13, the 48-hour period is extended to seven days. An image on which fair use is claimed that is used in no article (Criterion 7) may be deleted seven days after notification.

Deletion criteria for non-free content are specified in Misplaced Pages:Criteria for speedy deletion.

An image whose only violation is the lack of a fair-use rationale for some (but not all) articles will not be deleted. Instead, the use of the image will be removed from the offending articles.

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