Worldpedia:Copyrights

Copyrights

Worldpedia is a free and collaborative knowledge platform. All content on Worldpedia is contributed by volunteers and is licensed under a free content license to ensure that knowledge remains open and accessible to everyone.

Licensing of Content

All original contributions to Worldpedia are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This means:

• You are free to use, modify, and share the content.
• You must provide proper attribution when using Worldpedia content.
• Any modifications or derivative works must also be licensed under CC BY-SA.

For more details, please read the full terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Fair Use and Non-Free Content

Worldpedia follows strict fair-use policies. Some content, such as images or excerpts from copyrighted sources, may be used under fair use conditions if they:

• Are used for educational or informational purposes.
• Are limited in scope (e.g., a small excerpt rather than an entire work).
• Do not significantly impact the market value of the original work.
• Include proper attribution to the original source.

Contributing Content

By contributing to Worldpedia, you confirm that:

• You own the copyright or have permission to share the content.
• Your contributions comply with the CC BY-SA license.
• You do not upload copyrighted material without permission.

Copyright Violations

If you believe that any content on Worldpedia violates copyright law, you may:

• Request removal by providing a valid copyright claim.
• Contact us at Worldpedia Support with evidence of ownership.

Worldpedia respects copyright laws and will take appropriate action, including removal of infringing content if necessary.

Use of Trademarks

Worldpedia respects trademark rights. Logos, brand names, and trademarks appearing on Worldpedia belong to their respective owners. Their presence on Worldpedia does not imply endorsement.

External Content and Links

Articles on Worldpedia may contain links to external sites or sources. These external sites may have different copyright policies. We are not responsible for their content or licensing terms.

Disclaimer

Worldpedia cannot guarantee the validity of all content, as it is collaboratively edited. Users should verify critical information from authoritative sources.

Updates to This Policy

This Copyrights policy may be updated as needed. Any significant changes will be announced on Worldpedia:Announcements.

Contact and Further Information

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• Help Desk

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