Editing 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 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 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:Contact|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|Worldpedia:Announcements]].

== Contact and Further Information ==
For more details, please visit:
* [[Worldpedia:General Disclaimer|General Disclaimer]]
* [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use|Terms of Use]]
* [[Worldpedia:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]
* [[Worldpedia:Help Desk|Help Desk]]

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