Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights - Revision history

LIMAFOX76: Updating Memory Alpha link

2014-01-03T14:03:34Z

Updating Memory Alpha link

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	:''This is a derivative work from [[MemoryAlpha:Copyrights\|Memory Alpha's Copyrights page]].''		:''This is a derivative work from [[MemoryAlpha:Memory Alpha:Copyrights\|Memory Alpha's Copyrights page]].''

	''Battlestar Galactica'' and all registered trademarks of [http://www.nbcuniversal.com NBC Universal]. Battlestar Galactica Wiki (Battlestar Wiki) is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by NBC Universal, Sky One, or the Sci-Fi Channel. Battlestar Wiki is intended for personal and non-profit use only.		''Battlestar Galactica'' and all registered trademarks of [http://www.nbcuniversal.com NBC Universal]. Battlestar Galactica Wiki (Battlestar Wiki) is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by NBC Universal, Sky One, or the Sci-Fi Channel. Battlestar Wiki is intended for personal and non-profit use only.

LIMAFOX76: Adding FR link

2014-01-03T12:13:55Z

Adding FR link

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	==Belief of Copyright Infringement==		==Belief of Copyright Infringement==
	Battlestar Wiki requests that in the case that the owner or owners of a copyrighted work feel that their work is being illegally infringed upon, they provide a full list of all items which they believe are infringing, along with the reasoning behind the belief that those items are infringing to Battlestar Wiki's [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|primary Galactipedian]]. In addition, please provide the name of a person, along with their mailing address and e-mail address if possible, for a reply or follow-up letters.		Battlestar Wiki requests that in the case that the owner or owners of a copyrighted work feel that their work is being illegally infringed upon, they provide a full list of all items which they believe are infringing, along with the reasoning behind the belief that those items are infringing to Battlestar Wiki's [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|primary Galactipedian]]. In addition, please provide the name of a person, along with their mailing address and e-mail address if possible, for a reply or follow-up letters.
			[[fr:Battlestar Wiki:Copyrights]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* If You Find a Copyright Infringement */ tweak

2007-10-16T03:16:01Z

If You Find a Copyright Infringement: tweak

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	===If You Find a Copyright Infringement===		===If You Find a Copyright Infringement===
	It is not the job of Battlestar Wiki [[:Category:~~Wikipedians~~\|~~Wikipedians~~]] to police every article for possible copyright infringement, but if you suspect one, you should at the very least bring up the issue in that page's comments section. Others can then examine the situation and take action if needed. The most helpful piece of information you can provide is a URL or other reference to what you believe may be the source of the text.		It is not the job of Battlestar Wiki [[:Category:Galactipedians\|contributors]] to police every article for possible copyright infringement, but if you suspect one, you should at the very least bring up the issue in that page's comments section. Others can then examine the situation and take action if needed. The most helpful piece of information you can provide is a URL or other reference to what you believe may be the source of the text.

	Some cases will be false alarms. For example, if the contributor was in fact the author of the text that is published elsewhere under different terms, that does not affect their right to post it here under the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. Also, sometimes you will find text elsewhere on the Web that was copied from Battlestar Wiki. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to make a note in the talk page to discourage such false alarms in the future.		Some cases will be false alarms. For example, if the contributor was in fact the author of the text that is published elsewhere under different terms, that does not affect their right to post it here under the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. Also, sometimes you will find text elsewhere on the Web that was copied from Battlestar Wiki. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to make a note in the talk page to discourage such false alarms in the future.

Serenity: /* Belief of Copyright Infringement */

2007-08-29T21:46:42Z

Belief of Copyright Infringement

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	==Belief of Copyright Infringement==		==Belief of Copyright Infringement==
	Battlestar Wiki requests that in the case that the owner or owners of a copyrighted work feel that their work is being illegally infringed upon, they provide a full list of all items which they believe are infringing, along with the reasoning behind the belief that those items are infringing to Battlestar Wiki's [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|primary ~~wikipedian~~]]. In addition, please provide the name of a person, along with their mailing address and e-mail address if possible, for a reply or follow-up letters.		Battlestar Wiki requests that in the case that the owner or owners of a copyrighted work feel that their work is being illegally infringed upon, they provide a full list of all items which they believe are infringing, along with the reasoning behind the belief that those items are infringing to Battlestar Wiki's [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|primary Galactipedian]]. In addition, please provide the name of a person, along with their mailing address and e-mail address if possible, for a reply or follow-up letters.

Serenity: /* Text Content */ Wikipedian -> Galactipedian

2007-08-29T21:45:20Z

Text Content: Wikipedian -> Galactipedian

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	If you create a derivative version by changing or adding content, you need to both acknowledge authorship and provide access to the original copy of the text.		If you create a derivative version by changing or adding content, you need to both acknowledge authorship and provide access to the original copy of the text.

	'''Important:''' The content of this website does NOT apply to the original works and trademarked names! The ''Battlestar Galactica'' titles and associated names are the sole property of Universal Studios. The [[:Category:~~Wikipedians~~\|~~wikipedians~~]] of Battlestar Wiki believe that the operation of this website falls under the definition of "fair use" under United States copyright laws.		'''Important:''' The content of this website does NOT apply to the original works and trademarked names! The ''Battlestar Galactica'' titles and associated names are the sole property of Universal Studios. The [[:Category:Galactipedian\|users]] of Battlestar Wiki believe that the operation of this website falls under the definition of "fair use" under United States copyright laws.

	'''See also:''' [[Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL\|Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL]]		'''See also:''' [[Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL\|Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL]]

Spencerian: Corrected.

2007-01-17T18:59:30Z

Corrected.

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	:''This is a derivative work from [[MemoryAlpha:Copyrights\|Memory Alpha's Copyrights page]].''		:''This is a derivative work from [[MemoryAlpha:Copyrights\|Memory Alpha's Copyrights page]].''

	''Battlestar Galactica'' and all registered trademarks of [http://www.~~universalstudios~~.com Universal ~~Studios~~]. Battlestar Galactica Wiki (Battlestar Wiki) is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Universal ~~Studios~~, Sky One, or Sci-Fi ~~Channell~~. Battlestar Wiki is intended for personal and non-profit use only.		''Battlestar Galactica'' and all registered trademarks of [http://www.nbcuniversal.com NBC Universal]. Battlestar Galactica Wiki (Battlestar Wiki) is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by NBC Universal, Sky One, or the Sci-Fi Channel. Battlestar Wiki is intended for personal and non-profit use only.

	Battlestar Wiki offers no suggestion that the work presented on this ~~web page~~ is "official" or produced or sanctioned by the owner of the aforementioned trademarks. Battlestar Wiki will take all steps necessary to ensure that any usage of trademarked items in no way confuses the audience of this site as to its origin. Battlestar Wiki makes no claim to own ''Battlestar Galactica'' or any of the names related to it. Images that are displayed on this site are copyrighted to Universal ~~Studios~~ (in the case of screen shots, video clips, audio clips and similar items) or to the creator of the image (for fan-made artwork). Visitors may download any pictures displayed on this site for personal use, as long as they are not used for profit, and proper credit is given.		Battlestar Wiki offers no suggestion that the work presented on this site is "official", produced or sanctioned by the owner of the aforementioned trademarks. Battlestar Wiki will take all steps necessary to ensure that any usage of trademarked items in no way confuses the audience of this site as to its origin. Battlestar Wiki makes no claim to own ''Battlestar Galactica'' or any of the names related to it. Images that are displayed on this site are copyrighted to NBC Universal (in the case of screen shots, video clips, audio clips and similar items) or to the creator of the image (for fan-made artwork). Visitors may download any pictures displayed on this site for personal use, as long as they are not used for profit, and proper credit is given.

	==Battlestar Wiki Content==		==Battlestar Wiki Content==

Shane: /* If You Find a Copyright Infringement */

2006-10-12T04:06:17Z

If You Find a Copyright Infringement

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	If some of the content of a page really is an infringement, then the infringing content should be removed, and a note to that effect should be made on the comments page, along with the original source. If the author's permission is obtained later, the text can be restored.		If some of the content of a page really is an infringement, then the infringing content should be removed, and a note to that effect should be made on the comments page, along with the original source. If the author's permission is obtained later, the text can be restored.

	If all of the content of a page is a suspected copyright infringement, then the page should be discussed on the [[:Category:Possible ~~Copyright Infringments~~]] page. If, after a week from the date on which the discussion was started, the page still appears to be a copyright infringment, then it may be deleted from the database.		If all of the content of a page is a suspected copyright infringement, then the page should be discussed on the [[:Category:Possible copyright violations]] page. If, after a week from the date on which the discussion was started, the page still appears to be a copyright infringment, then it may be deleted from the database.

	In extreme cases of contributors continuing to post copyrighted material after appropriate warnings, such users may be blocked from editing to protect the project.		In extreme cases of contributors continuing to post copyrighted material after appropriate warnings, such users may be blocked from editing to protect the project.

Shane: /* Contributors' Rights and Obligations */

2006-10-12T04:04:40Z

Contributors' Rights and Obligations

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	==Contributors' Rights and Obligations==		==Contributors' Rights and Obligations==
	If you contribute material to Battlestar Wiki, you thereby license it to the public under the [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. In order to contribute, you therefore must be in a position to grant this license, which means that either		If you contribute material to Battlestar Wiki, you thereby license it to the public under the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. In order to contribute, you therefore must be in a position to grant this license, which means that either

	*you own the copyright to the material, for instance because you produced it yourself, or		*you own the copyright to the material, for instance because you produced it yourself, or
	*you acquired the material from a source that allows the licensing under a Creative Commons or similar license, for instance because the material is in the public domain or is itself published under [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]].		*you acquired the material from a source that allows the licensing under a Creative Commons or similar license, for instance because the material is in the public domain or is itself published under [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]].

	In the first case, you retain copyright to your materials. You can later republish and relicense them in any way you like. In the second case, if you incorporate external Creative Commons License materials, as a requirement of the GFDL, you need to acknowledge the authorship and provide a link back to the network location of the original copy.		In the first case, you retain copyright to your materials. You can later republish and relicense them in any way you like. In the second case, if you incorporate external Creative Commons License materials, as a requirement of the GFDL, you need to acknowledge the authorship and provide a link back to the network location of the original copy.

	===Using Copyrighted Work from Others===		===Using Copyrighted Work from Others===
	If you use part of a copyrighted work under "fair use," or if you obtain special permission to use a copyrighted work from the copyright holder under the terms of our license, you must make a note of that fact (along with names and dates). It is our goal to be able to freely redistribute as much of Battlestar Wiki's material as possible (within the limits of copyright law), so original images, video files and sound files licensed under the [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]] or in the public domain are greatly preferred to copyrighted media files used under fair use.		If you use part of a copyrighted work under "fair use," or if you obtain special permission to use a copyrighted work from the copyright holder under the terms of our license, you must make a note of that fact (along with names and dates). It is our goal to be able to freely redistribute as much of Battlestar Wiki's material as possible (within the limits of copyright law), so original images, video files and sound files licensed under the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]] or in the public domain are greatly preferred to copyrighted media files used under fair use.

	Never use materials that infringe the copyrights of others. This could create legal liabilities and seriously hurt the project.		Never use materials that infringe the copyrights of others. This could create legal liabilities and seriously hurt the project.
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	It is not the job of Battlestar Wiki [[:Category:Wikipedians\|Wikipedians]] to police every article for possible copyright infringement, but if you suspect one, you should at the very least bring up the issue in that page's comments section. Others can then examine the situation and take action if needed. The most helpful piece of information you can provide is a URL or other reference to what you believe may be the source of the text.		It is not the job of Battlestar Wiki [[:Category:Wikipedians\|Wikipedians]] to police every article for possible copyright infringement, but if you suspect one, you should at the very least bring up the issue in that page's comments section. Others can then examine the situation and take action if needed. The most helpful piece of information you can provide is a URL or other reference to what you believe may be the source of the text.

	Some cases will be false alarms. For example, if the contributor was in fact the author of the text that is published elsewhere under different terms, that does not affect their right to post it here under the [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. Also, sometimes you will find text elsewhere on the Web that was copied from Battlestar Wiki. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to make a note in the talk page to discourage such false alarms in the future.		Some cases will be false alarms. For example, if the contributor was in fact the author of the text that is published elsewhere under different terms, that does not affect their right to post it here under the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. Also, sometimes you will find text elsewhere on the Web that was copied from Battlestar Wiki. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to make a note in the talk page to discourage such false alarms in the future.

	If some of the content of a page really is an infringement, then the infringing content should be removed, and a note to that effect should be made on the comments page, along with the original source. If the author's permission is obtained later, the text can be restored.		If some of the content of a page really is an infringement, then the infringing content should be removed, and a note to that effect should be made on the comments page, along with the original source. If the author's permission is obtained later, the text can be restored.

Shane: /* Images and Other Media */

2006-10-12T04:04:12Z

Images and Other Media

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	===Images and Other Media===		===Images and Other Media===
	Images that are displayed at Battlestar Wiki remain the property of their original creators, and are only included on this website for purposes of illustration under ''fair use'' guidelines. Unless the original author of the image expressly grants permission, images '''do not''' fall under the scope of the [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. In all cases, the images must be accompanied by a specific note with:		Images that are displayed at Battlestar Wiki remain the property of their original creators, and are only included on this website for purposes of illustration under ''fair use'' guidelines. Unless the original author of the image expressly grants permission, images '''do not''' fall under the scope of the [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]]. In all cases, the images must be accompanied by a specific note with:
	* credit for the original author of the image or other media file (if the file is a fan-created work) including a link where the original author may be contacted, or		* credit for the original author of the image or other media file (if the file is a fan-created work) including a link where the original author may be contacted, or
	* the original source of the image or other media file (if the file is derived from an official ''Battlestar'' work, e.g. screenshots and sound bytes).		* the original source of the image or other media file (if the file is derived from an official ''Battlestar'' work, e.g. screenshots and sound bytes).
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	* the source of the file, being a specific episode, movie, book, other official work, a website, or any other medium.		* the source of the file, being a specific episode, movie, book, other official work, a website, or any other medium.

	''See also:'' [[BWM:IUP\|Image use policy]].		''See also:'' [[:md:BWM:IUP\|Image use policy]].

	==Contributors' Rights and Obligations==		==Contributors' Rights and Obligations==

Shane: /* Text Content */

2006-10-12T04:03:09Z

Text Content

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	==Battlestar Wiki Content==		==Battlestar Wiki Content==
	===Text Content===		===Text Content===
	Anyone is free to use the text content of Battlestar Wiki in websites, articles, or other publications, provided you follow the guidelines of the designated [[Battlestar Wiki ~~Media~~:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]], which establishes the following requirements:		Anyone is free to use the text content of Battlestar Wiki in websites, articles, or other publications, provided you follow the guidelines of the designated [[Battlestar Wiki:Creative Commons License\|Creative Commons License]], which establishes the following requirements:

	*you may not use the works for commercial purposes ('''noncommercial'''),		*you may not use the works for commercial purposes ('''noncommercial'''),
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	*for any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work ('''Share Alike''').		*for any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work ('''Share Alike''').

	If you are simply duplicating ("[[~~:en:~~Battlestar Wiki:Mirrors\|mirroring]]") the Battlestar Wiki article, the second and third obligations can be fulfilled by providing a conspicuous direct link back to the Battlestar Wiki article hosted on this website.		If you are simply duplicating ("[[Battlestar Wiki:Mirrors\|mirroring]]") the Battlestar Wiki article, the second and third obligations can be fulfilled by providing a conspicuous direct link back to the Battlestar Wiki article hosted on this website.

	If you create a derivative version by changing or adding content, you need to both acknowledge authorship and provide access to the original copy of the text.		If you create a derivative version by changing or adding content, you need to both acknowledge authorship and provide access to the original copy of the text.
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	'''Important:''' The content of this website does NOT apply to the original works and trademarked names! The ''Battlestar Galactica'' titles and associated names are the sole property of Universal Studios. The [[:Category:Wikipedians\|wikipedians]] of Battlestar Wiki believe that the operation of this website falls under the definition of "fair use" under United States copyright laws.		'''Important:''' The content of this website does NOT apply to the original works and trademarked names! The ''Battlestar Galactica'' titles and associated names are the sole property of Universal Studios. The [[:Category:Wikipedians\|wikipedians]] of Battlestar Wiki believe that the operation of this website falls under the definition of "fair use" under United States copyright laws.

	'''See also:''' [[~~:en:~~Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL\|Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL]]		'''See also:''' [[Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL\|Battlestar Wiki:Why Battlestar Wiki doesn't use the GFDL]]

	===Images and Other Media===		===Images and Other Media===