Wookieepedia:Copyright problems
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This page is intended for listing and discussing copyright problems on Wookieepedia, including pages and images which are suspected to be in violation.
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[edit] Instructions
If you list a page or image here which you believe to be a copyright infringement, be sure to follow the instructions in the "Copyright infringement notice" section below. Page titles should stay listed for a minimum of 7 days before a decision is made. After one week, they are subject to deletion.
In most cases, copyright problems will be obvious copies from other sources (for example, official sites like the Databank, fan sites like CUSWE, or published works.) These problems can be handled through the dynamic list below. More complicated problems should be added to today's section at the bottom of the static section.
Pages where the most recent edit is a copyright violation, but the previous article was not, should not be deleted. They should be reverted. The violating text will remain in the page history for archival reasons unless the copyright holder asks for it to be removed.
See also: Wikipedia:Copyrights, Wikipedia:Fair use
[edit] Copyright infringement notice
[edit] Actions to take for text
Remove the text of the article, and replace it with the following:
{{copyvio|url=place URL of allegedly copied material here}}
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Where you replace "place URL of allegedly copied material here" with the Web address (or book or article reference) that contains the original source text. For example:
{{copyvio|url=http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/hovawart.htm}}
[edit] Tagged articles (dynamic section)
This section lists all articles tagged with {{copyvio}}.
The static section of this page should also be checked.
| Article | Page last edited on | Last edited by |
|---|---|---|
| Porchello | 07:08, November 4, 2009 | Muuuuuurgh |
| Wookieepedia:Template messages/Maintenance | 21:51, July 15, 2009 | Graestan |
[edit] Listings of possible copyright problems (static section)
Please use this section for more complicated copyright problems. If an article is tagged with {{copyvio}}, do not list it here as well: it will automatically be added to the dynamic list above.
[edit] 8 Dec 2006
- File:Picure of Herbsewell doll.jpg: This image is taken from DeviantArt. The copyright notice on that page specifically says "©2005-2006 ~Evolvana", and based on a discussion I have had with the creator of this artwork, she did not upload it to Wookieepedia, and she was not informed it was here (and therefore did not give permission for that). DeviantArt does go after people for what they call "ripping" their artwork, and this would count in their eyes. --OuroborosCobra 14:19, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] 1 January 2007
On the article of the Temple of the Jedi Order (Real) , I have complete permission to use all needed resources to promote a factual representation of our order, and the previous version was recognized by my master, who is the founder of our Temple. He commended me for doing so. Thank you.
Jedi Padawan Sterling Williamson, Padawan of Master Br. John --Elelohesterling 19:45, 20 January 2007 (UTC)
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