Pulsed Media Wiki:Copyrights
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Pulsed Media Wiki:Copyrights
This page outlines the copyright principles and guidelines for content contributed to and displayed on the Pulsed Media Wiki. It is crucial for all contributors to understand and adhere to these principles to ensure legal compliance and respect for intellectual property rights.
Purpose
The purpose of this page is to:
- Inform users about the copyright status of content on the Pulsed Media Wiki.
- Provide guidelines for contributing content to ensure it complies with copyright law.
- Clarify the responsibilities of contributors regarding copyright.
- Explain how to report potential copyright infringements.
General Copyright Principles
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all original content contributed to the Pulsed Media Wiki is subject to the following general principles:
- Attribution: All content should be properly attributed to its original creator when applicable.
- Licensing: Content should ideally be contributed under a compatible open-source or permissive license (e.g., CC BY-SA 4.0) to allow for free use, modification, and distribution, provided proper attribution is given. If specific content is under a different license, it must be clearly indicated.
- Originality: Contributors should only upload or create content that they own the copyright to, or for which they have explicit permission from the copyright holder, or which is in the public domain.
- Fair Use/Dealing: Limited use of copyrighted material may be permissible under "fair use" (in the US) or "fair dealing" (in other jurisdictions) principles, but this must be carefully considered and justified, and proper attribution must still be given.
Contributing Content
When contributing to the Pulsed Media Wiki, please ensure:
- You are the original author of the text, images, or other media you are uploading.
- You have obtained explicit permission from the copyright holder to use their material, and you can provide proof of such permission if requested.
- The content is in the public domain or generated by AI.
- The content is licensed under a compatible open license, and you clearly state the license.
Do not upload copyrighted material without proper authorization. This includes text copied from websites, books, or other sources, as well as images, audio, or video files.
Reporting Copyright Infringements
If you believe that content on the Pulsed Media Wiki infringes upon your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, please contact the Pulsed Media Wiki administrators immediately with the following information:
1. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. 2. The specific URL(s) on the Pulsed Media Wiki where the infringing material is located. 3. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address). 4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. 5. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, the Pulsed Media Wiki administrators will investigate the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the infringing material.
