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Generally speaking, a ''' | Generally speaking, a '''copyright''' is a legal right given to a person or organization to prevent unauthorized use or distribution of their public works. Images, phrases, music, or even coding styles can fall under copyright, and the owner or owners can choose to pursue those suspected of stealing or otherwise improperly using their "intellectual property". Here at WiKirby, we strive to respect copyright law at all points in our articles, user-spaces, and talk pages. We believe that our coverage and use of official content from [[Nintendo]] falls under "Fair use" laws as defined in the United States of America. | ||
For more information regarding these subjects, check these Wikipedia pages: | For more information regarding these subjects, check these Wikipedia pages: | ||
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==Text== | ==Text== | ||
All text on WiKirby is freely reusable for educational purposes via the <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl-1.3.html GNU Free Documentation License].</span> Anyone is able to copy, modify, and redistribute text released under this license. Therefore, when you submit an edit to WiKirby, you agree to allow what you wrote to be copied, modified, and redistributed as well. | |||
WiKirby strives to be an original source of information regarding the ''Kirby'' series. As such, we take plagiarism very seriously, regardless of the source. When using text from any source other than the writer's own original work, proper attribution must be used. This can be as simple as using quotation marks or ''italics'' over a phrase and specifying its source in plain writing, or using a citation or the '''<nowiki>{{Quote}}</nowiki>''' template. Attribution must be sufficiently detailed such that the reader can easily find the source using the reference(s). | WiKirby strives to be an original source of information regarding the ''Kirby'' series. As such, we take plagiarism very seriously, regardless of the source. When using text from any source other than the writer's own original work, proper attribution must be used. This can be as simple as using quotation marks or ''italics'' over a phrase and specifying its source in plain writing, or using a citation or the '''<nowiki>{{Quote}}</nowiki>''' template. Attribution must be sufficiently detailed such that the reader can easily find the source using the reference(s). | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
Such images are '''not''' permitted: | Such images are '''not''' permitted: | ||
#Artwork | #Artwork by someone other than the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain) | ||
#Hotlinked images | #Hotlinked images | ||
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#Images directly from Nintendo | #Images directly from Nintendo | ||
#Images from approved affiliates of WiKirby | #Images from approved affiliates of WiKirby | ||
#Drawings the editor | #Drawings made by the editor, or by someone else with their permission | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
Such audio are '''not''' permitted: | Such audio are '''not''' permitted: | ||
#Audio clips from any source other than the editor or Nintendo (unless permission is | #Audio clips from any source other than the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain) | ||
Editors '''can''' post the following audio: | Editors '''can''' post the following audio: | ||
#Sound effects or voice clips directly from Nintendo | #Sound effects or voice clips directly from Nintendo | ||
#Music directly from Nintendo under 30 seconds length (longer clips must be cut appropriately, see [[WiKirby:Audio standards]]) | #Music directly from Nintendo under 30 seconds length (longer clips must be cut appropriately, see [[WiKirby:Audio standards]]) | ||
#Audio composed by the editor | #Audio composed by the editor, or by someone else with their permission | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
Such videos are '''not''' permitted: | Such videos are '''not''' permitted: | ||
#Videos not from the editor or Nintendo | #Videos not from the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain) | ||
#Nintendo gameplay videos which contain extensive editing, voice-overs, or other alterations ([[Speedrunning|speedruns]] and | #Nintendo gameplay videos which contain extensive editing, voice-overs, or other alterations ([[Speedrunning|speedruns]] and superplays generally fall under this criteria) | ||
Editors '''can''' link to the following videos: | Editors '''can''' upload or link to the following videos: | ||
#Videos | #Videos created by the editor, including unedited and uncommentated gameplay footage | ||
#Videos which mirror unedited content from Nintendo | #Videos which mirror unedited content from Nintendo | ||
#Videos otherwise disbarred with the original creator's permission | #Videos otherwise disbarred, with the original creator's permission | ||
Editors '''cannot''' upload, but '''can''' link to, the following videos: | |||
#Videos showing unedited and uncommentated Nintendo gameplay footage, not created by the editor (longplays and walkthroughs generally fall under this criteria) | |||
#Videos which are otherwise allowed, but do not fall under the filesize limit | |||
For more information about videos, including what may or may not be uploaded directly to WiKirby, see the [[WiKirby:Video policy|video policy]]. | |||
==Other content== | ==Other content== | ||
'''Any''' content taken from another website is strictly prohibited unless the website gives you permission. If anyone believes that an editor has stolen content from another website | '''Any''' content taken from another website is strictly prohibited unless the website gives you permission. If anyone believes that an editor has stolen content from another website, removal of this information is allowed and encouraged, as long as there is sufficient proof and clearly-stated intent. | ||
==Copyright templates== | ==Copyright templates== | ||
When uploading images or audio that fall under copyright, it is recommended to use the appropriate | When uploading images or audio that fall under copyright, it is recommended to use the appropriate license and type parameters in the {{t|Aboutfile}} template. A few examples of common types are as follows: | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>screenshot</nowiki>''' - A parameter for marking screenshots taken from games or another source. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>officialscreenshot</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any screenshot that was taken and released by Nintendo or HAL Laboratory. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>artwork</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any artwork related to the ''Kirby'' series or another Nintendo IP, in-game or otherwise. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>audio</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any audio files from Nintendo IPs, in-game or otherwise. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>boxart</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any video game box art. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>sprite</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any unofficially ripped in-game [[sprite]] images. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>model</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any unofficially ripped in-game [[model]] images. | ||
*'''<nowiki> | *'''<nowiki>photo</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any photograph of a subject from the real world, including [[merchandise]] images. | ||
*'''<nowiki>video</nowiki>''' - A parameter for any video clip which has been directly uploaded to WiKirby, as opposed to merely being linked to. | |||
For more information, see the [[Help:Formatting file pages|help page for formatting file pages]]. | |||
For any further assistance or help, contact one of the [[WiKirby:Administrators|administrators]]. | For any further assistance or help, contact one of the [[WiKirby:Administrators|administrators]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 15 January 2024
Generally speaking, a copyright is a legal right given to a person or organization to prevent unauthorized use or distribution of their public works. Images, phrases, music, or even coding styles can fall under copyright, and the owner or owners can choose to pursue those suspected of stealing or otherwise improperly using their "intellectual property". Here at WiKirby, we strive to respect copyright law at all points in our articles, user-spaces, and talk pages. We believe that our coverage and use of official content from Nintendo falls under "Fair use" laws as defined in the United States of America.
For more information regarding these subjects, check these Wikipedia pages:
Text
All text on WiKirby is freely reusable for educational purposes via the GNU Free Documentation License. Anyone is able to copy, modify, and redistribute text released under this license. Therefore, when you submit an edit to WiKirby, you agree to allow what you wrote to be copied, modified, and redistributed as well.
WiKirby strives to be an original source of information regarding the Kirby series. As such, we take plagiarism very seriously, regardless of the source. When using text from any source other than the writer's own original work, proper attribution must be used. This can be as simple as using quotation marks or italics over a phrase and specifying its source in plain writing, or using a citation or the {{Quote}} template. Attribution must be sufficiently detailed such that the reader can easily find the source using the reference(s).
Images
Such images are not permitted:
- Artwork by someone other than the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain)
- Hotlinked images
Editors can post the following images:
- Images directly from Nintendo
- Images from approved affiliates of WiKirby
- Drawings made by the editor, or by someone else with their permission
Audio
Such audio are not permitted:
- Audio clips from any source other than the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain)
Editors can post the following audio:
- Sound effects or voice clips directly from Nintendo
- Music directly from Nintendo under 30 seconds length (longer clips must be cut appropriately, see WiKirby:Audio standards)
- Audio composed by the editor, or by someone else with their permission
Video
Such videos are not permitted:
- Videos not from the editor or Nintendo (unless granted permission by the author or if it is in the public domain)
- Nintendo gameplay videos which contain extensive editing, voice-overs, or other alterations (speedruns and superplays generally fall under this criteria)
Editors can upload or link to the following videos:
- Videos created by the editor, including unedited and uncommentated gameplay footage
- Videos which mirror unedited content from Nintendo
- Videos otherwise disbarred, with the original creator's permission
Editors cannot upload, but can link to, the following videos:
- Videos showing unedited and uncommentated Nintendo gameplay footage, not created by the editor (longplays and walkthroughs generally fall under this criteria)
- Videos which are otherwise allowed, but do not fall under the filesize limit
For more information about videos, including what may or may not be uploaded directly to WiKirby, see the video policy.
Other content
Any content taken from another website is strictly prohibited unless the website gives you permission. If anyone believes that an editor has stolen content from another website, removal of this information is allowed and encouraged, as long as there is sufficient proof and clearly-stated intent.
Copyright templates
When uploading images or audio that fall under copyright, it is recommended to use the appropriate license and type parameters in the {{Aboutfile}} template. A few examples of common types are as follows:
- screenshot - A parameter for marking screenshots taken from games or another source.
- officialscreenshot - A parameter for any screenshot that was taken and released by Nintendo or HAL Laboratory.
- artwork - A parameter for any artwork related to the Kirby series or another Nintendo IP, in-game or otherwise.
- audio - A parameter for any audio files from Nintendo IPs, in-game or otherwise.
- boxart - A parameter for any video game box art.
- sprite - A parameter for any unofficially ripped in-game sprite images.
- model - A parameter for any unofficially ripped in-game model images.
- photo - A parameter for any photograph of a subject from the real world, including merchandise images.
- video - A parameter for any video clip which has been directly uploaded to WiKirby, as opposed to merely being linked to.
For more information, see the help page for formatting file pages.
For any further assistance or help, contact one of the administrators.
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