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This page is for listing and discussing ''']''' involving '''text''' on Misplaced Pages. Listings typically remain for at least five days before review and closure by a copyright problems clerk or administrator. During this time, interested contributors are invited to offer feedback, rewrite infringing content, or ].
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'''ATTENTION:''' For ''blatant'' copyright infringements:
* If there is a clean revision in the page history, ] to it.
* If not, request ] with <tt>{{]|url=<nowiki>http://www.WhereItCameFrom.tld/</nowiki>}}</tt>
* If you are not sure who originally authored the material, list it here instead for investigation.
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Listed pages appear in the bottom section of the page. For additional guidance, see ].
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To add a new listing, go to '''<span class="plainlinks"></span>'''.
This page is for listing and discussing ''']''' on Misplaced Pages, including pages and images which are suspected to be ''']'''. To request examination before including questionable content in an article, see ].
<div style="background-color: #fff0f0; border: 1px solid; padding: 1ex; margin: 1ex; overflow-x: hidden">'''Copyright owners''': If you believe Misplaced Pages is infringing ''your'' copyright, you may ].</div>


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==Copyright owners==
If you believe Misplaced Pages is infringing ''your'' copyright, you may ] of the copyright violation. Alternatively, you may contact Misplaced Pages's ] under the terms of the ].


== How to list an article ==
==Copyright owners who submitted their own work to Misplaced Pages==
Copyright problems handles articles where the copyright status is disputed or complex cases of infringement. You should list an article if one of the following applies:
{{policy shortcut|WP:IOWN}}
If you submitted work to Misplaced Pages which you had previously published (especially online), and your submission was marked as a potential infringement of copyright, then stating on the article's talk page that you are the copyright holder of the work, while not likely to prevent deletion, helps. It is sufficient to either:
* Make a note permitting reuse under the ] at the site of the original publication; or
* Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to permissions-en at wikimedia dot org or a postal message to the .
See also ].


*All revisions of an article have copyright violations (copyvio), and speedy deletion does not apply.
==What's copyrighted?==
*The removal of copyrighted content has been contested.
'''Copyright exists automatically''' upon creation in a tangible form. An author does not need to apply for or even claim copyright for a copyright to exist. ''Only'' an explicit statement that the material is in the ], licensed with the ], or is otherwise compatible with the GFDL, makes material reusable under current policy, unless it is inherently in the public domain due to age or source.
*Removal or reversion is complicated or involves a majority of the article.
*You cannot determine whether the text originated from ]. Do not blank the article in this case.
*The article is eligible for ].
*Other complex situations not listed here or in the section below.


If the article needs to be listed,
==What about fair use?==
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Under ], ''brief'' selections of copyrighted text may be used, but ''only'' with full attribution and ''only'' when the purpose is to comment on or criticize the text quoted.
*'''Place''' one of the following above the infringing text:
**{{tlxs|copyvio|2=url=''insert URL here''}}
**{{tlxs|copyvio|''identify non-web source here''}}
**Place {{tlxs|Copyvio/bottom}} below the last infringing text.
*Go to '''''' and add {{tlsx|article-cv|''PageName''}} from ~~~~</nowiki>
:to the bottom of the list. Put the page's name in place of ''"PageName"''. If you do not have a URL, enter a description of the source. A pre-filled version can be copied from the top of the copyvio template after substituting it. If yours is the first listing of the day, please add a header to the top of the page, using the page for another date as an example.
*Warn the contributor of the listing at their talk page, unless ]. The template on the now blanked page supplies a notice you may use for that purpose.</div>


== What not to list here ==
If you see an article somewhere else which was copied from Misplaced Pages without attribution, visit the ] page or ].


* '''Blatant infringement'''. Articles that are entirely copyvio can be handled through ] if it meets the criteria. You should not blank or list the article here if you tag for G12.
*'''Non-extensive obvious copyvio'''. If the copied content is not extensive, you can remove, rewrite, or ] the page to before the text was added. You should place {{Tlx|Copyvio-revdel|2=url=copied source|3=start=diff of copyvio insertion|4=end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article afterwards and warn the contributor of the material to the problem, unless ]. The template {{tl|Uw-copyright}} may be used for this purpose.
* '''Requests for revision deletion'''. These should be handled by placing {{Tlx|Copyvio-revdel|2=url=copied source|3=start=diff of copyvio insertion|4=end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article.
*'''Files'''. For files that are clear copyright violations, follow the procedure for ]; otherwise list at ]. If the file is on the Commons, they can be handled through ] or ].
*'''Individual editors'''. Contributors who repeatedly post copyrighted text or files after appropriate warnings will be blocked from editing to protect the project; see . If one contributor verifiably inserts multiple copyright violations and systematic review is needed, please file a request at ].
*'''Copyright violations without a source'''. If you cannot find a source of where something could be copied from, do not list the article here. The content may be removed for other reasons, like being unreferenced or violating our ] policy.


== What text can be reused? ==
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Under the United States law that governs Misplaced Pages, '''copyright is automatically assumed''' as soon as any content (text or other media) is created in a ] form. An author does not need to apply for or claim copyright, for a copyright to exist. One of the following must be present to reuse the content on Misplaced Pages:
* '''Explicit statement''' by the author, stating that the work is either in the ] or ].
* ''']''' due to age, source, or lack of originality.
* '''Fair Use''', under our ], where the text used is ''brief'' and clearly marked with full attribution.
If one of the following is not present, '''the text cannot be reused'''. Even if the text can be reused, it must be attributed or it will be considered as ].


=={{anchor|Responding}}Responding to listed articles==
== Plagiarism that does not infringe copyright ==
Misplaced Pages will naturally refer to and include some material that comes from outside sources. This material may be in the ], may be included under a fair use argument, or it may be under a license compatible with the license used on Misplaced Pages, the ] (GFDL). Examples of public-domain works include text and images from United States Government publications, and older works—such as the ]—that are no longer, or never were, covered by copyright. Some further examples are at ].


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Even when material is not covered by copyright, it is still important to state its origin, including its authors or creators. Failure to include the origin of a work is misleading and also makes it more difficult for readers and editors to refer to the material's source. It may also violate the terms of the GFDL.
''Copyright owners and people editing on their behalf or with their permission, please see ].''</div>


Any contributor is welcome to help investigate articles listed for copyright concerns, although only administrators, copyright clerks, and ] agents should remove {{tl|copyvio}} tags and resolve listings. Copyright problems is run by volunteers and it usually takes a few days before listings are first investigated.
Material that is plagiarised but which does not violate copyright does not need to be removed from Misplaced Pages if it can be properly sourced. Add appropriate source information to the article wherever possible, or move unsourced material to an article's talk page until sources can be found.


You can assist in the following ways:
If an editor has copied text or figures into Misplaced Pages without proper attribution, politely refer him to ], ], and/or ]. Editors who have difficulties or questions about this guidance can be referred to the ]. Editors engaged in ongoing plagiarism who do not respond to polite requests may be blocked from editing.
* Providing information on the copyright status of the article
* Obtaining or verifying claims of permission
* Rewriting or removing infringing content (without removing {{t|copyvio}}.


==Repeated copyright violations== ===Providing information on copyright statuses===
Not every article listed here has copyright infringement. The content may be ], public domain, compatibly licensed, or below the ]. Editors can provide information about licensing or public domain status under listings here or on the talk page of the article. A link or a clear explanation is very helpful when a clerk or administrator evaluates the article. It may take a few days before a response is provided.
Contributors who repeatedly post copyrighted material after appropriate warnings will be blocked from editing to protect the project, see .


If the article is tagged for {{tl|copyvio}}, you should allow an administrator or copyright problems clerk to remove the tag. If the article is tagged for {{tl|copy-paste}} or {{tl|close paraphrasing}}, you may remove the tag from the article when the problem is addressed (or disproven), but please do not close the listing here.
== Instructions ==


===Obtaining/verifying permission===
Material whose presence on Misplaced Pages infringes copyright (ie. the material is not Public Domain, licensed under the ] or specifically licensed to Misplaced Pages on suitable terms) should, as a general rule, be removed.
Sometimes material was placed on Misplaced Pages with the permission of the copyright owner. The owner may be willing to give permission and proper license. Any contributor can write to the owner of copyright and check whether they gave or will give permission (or maybe they in fact posted it here!). See ]. If a compatible license is placed online at the point of original publication, please provide a link to that under the listing.


More details about the permissions process can be seen ] and at ].
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=== Rewriting or removing content ===
* Material was copied from another website which does not have a license compatible with Misplaced Pages;
If an article verifiably has copyvio, it is best to remove the content. However, any contributor may rewrite removed text. If the article is blanked, the rewrite takes place at ''Talk:PAGENAME/Temp'' so that the new material can be copied over the old. The listing will link to the specific temporary page. You can directly rewrite on articles tagged for {{tl|close paraphrasing}} or {{tl|copy-paste}}, and remove the tags when the rewrite is complete.
* There is no non-infringing content in the page history worth saving.

* The text on Misplaced Pages really is an infringement of another source (Misplaced Pages has ] — Make sure we're copying someone else, not the other way around)
The article should not be copied over without first removing copied content. Other content from the article can be used, if there is no reason to believe that it may be a copyright issue as well. If the content is copied from an inaccessible source like a book or cannot be verified, please ] all text added by the contributor. ''If you copy any text from the old article, please leave a note on the listing or in your edit summaries of the rewrite''. Reviewing clerks or administrators will then preserve the history of the old article.
* Uploader does not assert permission (for images: no assertion aside from tags) or fair use, ''or'' the assertion is questionable

Please review ] and its linked guidelines as necessary to ensure the rewrite is compliant with policy. Repairing ] issues is usually as simple as supplying proper attribution.

=== {{anchor|IOWN}}Copyright owners who submitted their own work to Misplaced Pages (or people editing on their behalf) ===
{{policy shortcut|WP:IOWN}}
If you submitted work to Misplaced Pages which you had previously published and your submission was marked as a potential infringement of copyright, you must do one of the following to resolve the problem:
* Link to a note permitting reuse under the ] (CC BY-SA) and the ] (GFDL) (unversioned, with no invariant sections, front-cover texts, or back-cover texts) at the site of the original publication; or
* Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to or a postal message to the , ideally using the email template at ].

See also ].


Letters and emails may take some time to clear once they are sent. Do not worry if the content is deleted prematurely; it can be restored at any point usable permission is logged. Your email will receive a response whether the permission is usable or not. If you have not received a response to your letter within two weeks, it is a good idea to follow up.
After notifying the uploading editor, add one of these to the page:
:'''&#123;{] | url=''insert URL of source here''}}'''
:'''&#123;{] | ''describe non-web source here''}}'''
An ] will examine the article and decide whether to delete it or not. You should not blank the page in this instance.
|}


Please keep in mind that content previously published elsewhere ''may'' not meet Misplaced Pages's specific guidelines and policies. If you are not familiar with these policies and guidelines, please review especially ] that govern the project. This may help prepare you to deal with any other issues with the text that may arise.
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*'''] the page to a non-copyrighted version if you can'''
*:The infringing text will remain in the ] for archival reasons unless the copyright holder asks the ] to remove it.
*However, '''if ''all'' revisions have copyright problems''':
**'''Blank the page''' and replace the text with one of:
**:'''<tt>{{subst:] | url=''insert URL here''}}</tt>'''<br />
**:'''<tt>{{subst:] | ''identify non-web source here''}}</tt>'''<br />
**Go to '''''' and add
**:'''<nowiki>* {{subst:article-cv | </nowiki>''PageName''<nowiki>}} from ~~~~</nowiki>'''
::to the bottom of the list. Put the page's name in place of ''"PageName"''. If you do not have a URL, enter a description of the source. (This text can be copied from the top of the template after substituting it and the page name and url will be filled for you)
*Add the text following ''Maintenance use only'' at the bottom of the now-blanked article to the talk page of the contributor of the copyrighted material.
*You're done!
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*Add one of the following to the image description page:
*:'''<tt>{{] | url=''insert URL here''}}<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></tt>'''<br />
*:'''<tt>{{] | ''identify non-web source here''}}<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></tt>'''<br />
*Go to '''''' and add:
::'''<nowiki>* {{subst:image-cv | Image:</nowiki>''ImageName''<nowiki>}} from ~~~~ </nowiki>'''
:to the bottom of the list. Put the image's name in place of ''"ImageName"''.
*Add the following to the image uploader's talk page:
::'''<nowiki>{{subst:idw-cp | Image:</nowiki>''ImageName''<nowiki>}} </nowiki>'''
*You're done!
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Should you choose to rewrite the content rather than release it under the requisite license, please see ].
Pages should stay listed for a minimum of '''7 days''' before a decision is made. All pages tagged with {{tl|copyvio}} are placed in ].


===Clerks and patrolling administrators===
=== Alternatives to deletion===
===={{anchor|Clerks}}Copyright clerks====
In addition to nominating potential copyright infringements for deletion, you may:
''For a more complete description of clerks and their duties, as well as a list of active clerks, please see ].''
* '''Rewrite''' the article, excluding copyrighted text. This is done on a temporary page at '''Talk:PAGENAME/Temp''' so that the original, copyright-infringing version can be deleted by an ] and the rewrite copied over. If the original turns out to be non-infringing, these two can be merged.
* '''Write to the owner''' and '''Ask for permission.''' Check whether they gave or will give permission (or maybe they in fact posted it here!). Also see ], ].


Copyright clerks are experienced editors on Misplaced Pages, especially with copyright policies and their enforcement. On this board, they are trusted to evaluate and close listings and request administrative actions when necessary. Clerks are periodically reviewed by other clerks and patrolling administrators.
=== Instructions for special cases ===
* ]: These may be listed, if indeed they are not available under a free license or a reasonable fair use rationale. Note that some of these may not actually be unfree images, but rather images which are released under multiple licenses.


===={{anchor|Admins}}Copyright problems administrators====
* ]: These should be replaced and many should be listed for deletion. Those that are currently orphaned can be listed on ].
''For a more complete description of administrators on Misplaced Pages, please see ].''


Any administrator may work the copyright problems board. This may involve evaluating listings personally or completing evaluations by clerks. Clerks are trusted in their work and their recommendations may be implemented without double-checking, although any administrator is welcome to review recommendations and discuss them with the clerks in question.
* Non-free licenses
** ]
** And any image under a non-commercial or no-derivatives license.
*:These images are available for use on Misplaced Pages, but are not released under the GFDL. According to Jimbo Wales, we cannot use images that are not GFDL and are not usable under a . Images from these categories may be listed here, but be sure that the image is not also available under a free license, and that a fair use claim cannot be made.


==={{anchor|Advice}}Closing listings===
* Probable copyvios without a known source: If you suspect that an article contains a copyright violation, but you cannot find a source for the violation (so you aren't sure that it's a violation), do not list it here. Instead, place <nowiki>{{cv-unsure|~~~|2=FULL_URL}}</nowiki> on the article's talk page, but replace FULL_URL with the full URL of the article version that you believe contains a violation. (To determine the URL, click on "Permanent link" in the toolbox area, and copy the URL.)
Pages can be processed at any time by anyone, but are not formally closed until a clerk or administrator verifies that all problems are resolved. Pages listed for presumptive deletion stay open for a minimum of '''7 days''' before being processed. VRT agents may close listings at any time.


For advice for resolving listings, see:
=== Instructions for administrators ===
*] (VRT agents, see ])
Listings should be checked and processed by ] after '''7 days'''. See ] for some help.
*]


{{t|CPC}} may be used to denote resolutions of listings by administrators, clerks and VRT agents.
==See also==
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ] - tool to archive webpages to allow stable citation links.

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    This page is for listing and discussing possible copyright problems involving text on Misplaced Pages. Listings typically remain for at least five days before review and closure by a copyright problems clerk or administrator. During this time, interested contributors are invited to offer feedback, rewrite infringing content, or request copyright permission.

    Listed pages appear in the bottom section of the page. For additional guidance, see below.

    To add a new listing, go to today's section.

    Copyright owners: If you believe Misplaced Pages is infringing your copyright, you may request immediate removal by following these instructions.

    How to list an article

    Copyright problems handles articles where the copyright status is disputed or complex cases of infringement. You should list an article if one of the following applies:

    • All revisions of an article have copyright violations (copyvio), and speedy deletion does not apply.
    • The removal of copyrighted content has been contested.
    • Removal or reversion is complicated or involves a majority of the article.
    • You cannot determine whether the text originated from the source or Misplaced Pages. Do not blank the article in this case.
    • The article is eligible for presumptive deletion.
    • Other complex situations not listed here or in the section below.

    If the article needs to be listed,

    to the bottom of the list. Put the page's name in place of "PageName". If you do not have a URL, enter a description of the source. A pre-filled version can be copied from the top of the copyvio template after substituting it. If yours is the first listing of the day, please add a header to the top of the page, using the page for another date as an example.
    • Warn the contributor of the listing at their talk page, unless advised not to. The template on the now blanked page supplies a notice you may use for that purpose.

    What not to list here

    • Blatant infringement. Articles that are entirely copyvio can be handled through speedy deletion if it meets the criteria. You should not blank or list the article here if you tag for G12.
    • Non-extensive obvious copyvio. If the copied content is not extensive, you can remove, rewrite, or revert the page to before the text was added. You should place {{Copyvio-revdel|url=copied source|start=diff of copyvio insertion|end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article afterwards and warn the contributor of the material to the problem, unless advised not to. The template {{Uw-copyright}} may be used for this purpose.
    • Requests for revision deletion. These should be handled by placing {{Copyvio-revdel|url=copied source|start=diff of copyvio insertion|end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article.
    • Files. For files that are clear copyright violations, follow the procedure for speedy deletion; otherwise list at Files for Discussion. If the file is on the Commons, they can be handled through Commons speedy deletion or Deletion requests.
    • Individual editors. Contributors who repeatedly post copyrighted text or files after appropriate warnings will be blocked from editing to protect the project; see 17 United States Code § 512. If one contributor verifiably inserts multiple copyright violations and systematic review is needed, please file a request at Misplaced Pages:Contributor copyright investigations.
    • Copyright violations without a source. If you cannot find a source of where something could be copied from, do not list the article here. The content may be removed for other reasons, like being unreferenced or violating our biographies of living persons policy.

    What text can be reused?

    Further information: Misplaced Pages:Copy-paste

    Under the United States law that governs Misplaced Pages, copyright is automatically assumed as soon as any content (text or other media) is created in a physical form. An author does not need to apply for or claim copyright, for a copyright to exist. One of the following must be present to reuse the content on Misplaced Pages:

    If one of the following is not present, the text cannot be reused. Even if the text can be reused, it must be attributed or it will be considered as Plagiarism.

    Responding to listed articles

    Copyright owners and people editing on their behalf or with their permission, please see below.

    Any contributor is welcome to help investigate articles listed for copyright concerns, although only administrators, copyright clerks, and VRT agents should remove {{copyvio}} tags and resolve listings. Copyright problems is run by volunteers and it usually takes a few days before listings are first investigated.

    You can assist in the following ways:

    • Providing information on the copyright status of the article
    • Obtaining or verifying claims of permission
    • Rewriting or removing infringing content (without removing {{copyvio}}.

    Providing information on copyright statuses

    Not every article listed here has copyright infringement. The content may be on Misplaced Pages first, public domain, compatibly licensed, or below the threshold of originality. Editors can provide information about licensing or public domain status under listings here or on the talk page of the article. A link or a clear explanation is very helpful when a clerk or administrator evaluates the article. It may take a few days before a response is provided.

    If the article is tagged for {{copyvio}}, you should allow an administrator or copyright problems clerk to remove the tag. If the article is tagged for {{copy-paste}} or {{close paraphrasing}}, you may remove the tag from the article when the problem is addressed (or disproven), but please do not close the listing here.

    Obtaining/verifying permission

    Sometimes material was placed on Misplaced Pages with the permission of the copyright owner. The owner may be willing to give permission and proper license. Any contributor can write to the owner of copyright and check whether they gave or will give permission (or maybe they in fact posted it here!). See Misplaced Pages:Example requests for permission. If a compatible license is placed online at the point of original publication, please provide a link to that under the listing.

    More details about the permissions process can be seen below and at Misplaced Pages:Donating copyrighted materials.

    Rewriting or removing content

    If an article verifiably has copyvio, it is best to remove the content. However, any contributor may rewrite removed text. If the article is blanked, the rewrite takes place at Talk:PAGENAME/Temp so that the new material can be copied over the old. The listing will link to the specific temporary page. You can directly rewrite on articles tagged for {{close paraphrasing}} or {{copy-paste}}, and remove the tags when the rewrite is complete.

    The article should not be copied over without first removing copied content. Other content from the article can be used, if there is no reason to believe that it may be a copyright issue as well. If the content is copied from an inaccessible source like a book or cannot be verified, please remove all text added by the contributor. If you copy any text from the old article, please leave a note on the listing or in your edit summaries of the rewrite. Reviewing clerks or administrators will then preserve the history of the old article.

    Please review Misplaced Pages:Copy-paste and its linked guidelines as necessary to ensure the rewrite is compliant with policy. Repairing compatible copying issues is usually as simple as supplying proper attribution.

    Copyright owners who submitted their own work to Misplaced Pages (or people editing on their behalf)

    Shortcut

    If you submitted work to Misplaced Pages which you had previously published and your submission was marked as a potential infringement of copyright, you must do one of the following to resolve the problem:

    See also Misplaced Pages:Donating copyrighted materials.

    Letters and emails may take some time to clear once they are sent. Do not worry if the content is deleted prematurely; it can be restored at any point usable permission is logged. Your email will receive a response whether the permission is usable or not. If you have not received a response to your letter within two weeks, it is a good idea to follow up.

    Please keep in mind that content previously published elsewhere may not meet Misplaced Pages's specific guidelines and policies. If you are not familiar with these policies and guidelines, please review especially the core policies that govern the project. This may help prepare you to deal with any other issues with the text that may arise.

    Should you choose to rewrite the content rather than release it under the requisite license, please see above.

    Clerks and patrolling administrators

    Copyright clerks

    For a more complete description of clerks and their duties, as well as a list of active clerks, please see Misplaced Pages:Copyright problems/Clerks.

    Copyright clerks are experienced editors on Misplaced Pages, especially with copyright policies and their enforcement. On this board, they are trusted to evaluate and close listings and request administrative actions when necessary. Clerks are periodically reviewed by other clerks and patrolling administrators.

    Copyright problems administrators

    For a more complete description of administrators on Misplaced Pages, please see Misplaced Pages:Administrators.

    Any administrator may work the copyright problems board. This may involve evaluating listings personally or completing evaluations by clerks. Clerks are trusted in their work and their recommendations may be implemented without double-checking, although any administrator is welcome to review recommendations and discuss them with the clerks in question.

    Closing listings

    Pages can be processed at any time by anyone, but are not formally closed until a clerk or administrator verifies that all problems are resolved. Pages listed for presumptive deletion stay open for a minimum of 7 days before being processed. VRT agents may close listings at any time.

    For advice for resolving listings, see:

    {{CPC}} may be used to denote resolutions of listings by administrators, clerks and VRT agents.