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= Contact Us – Licensing =
Welcome to the '''Worldpedia Licensing Contact Page'''. If you have questions about how Worldpedia content is licensed, used, or attributed, please review the following information.

== Understanding Worldpedia’s Licensing ==
All original text contributions to Worldpedia are licensed under:  
'''Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) 4.0''' 
'''GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL), unless otherwise noted.''' 

This means:
* You are free to '''copy, modify, and distribute''' content,  
* But you must provide '''proper attribution''' and share derivative works under the same license.

For details, visit [[Worldpedia:Copyrights]] and [[Worldpedia:Content Policies]].

== Requesting Permission to Use Content ==
In most cases, '''you do not need special permission''' to use Worldpedia content. However, you must:
* Follow the '''CC BY-SA 4.0''' and '''GFDL''' license terms.  
* Provide a '''clear attribution''' with a link to the original article.  
* Ensure that any modifications are also licensed under the same terms.

For specific inquiries, contact '''licensing@worldpedia.org'''.

== Using Images and Media ==
Not all images on Worldpedia are freely licensed.  
Some are in the '''public domain''' and can be used freely.  
Others are under '''Creative Commons licenses''' and require attribution.  
Some media files may have '''non-free restrictions'''.

To check an image’s license:
*1️⃣ Click on the image.  
*2️⃣ Review the '''file description page''' for licensing details.  
*3️⃣ Follow the required attribution and usage conditions.

If you need clarification, visit [[Worldpedia:Image Use Policy]].

== ⚠️ Reporting Copyright Violations ==
If you believe content violates copyright laws:Report at [[Worldpedia:DMCA Takedown Requests]].  
Email '''legal@worldpedia.org''' with details and proof of ownership.

'''Important:''' DMCA requests require:
* '''Proof of ownership''' (original work details).  
* '''URL(s) of the infringing material'''.  
* '''A formal statement of copyright violation'''.

== Commercial Use of Worldpedia Content ==
Worldpedia content '''can be used for commercial purposes''' if:
It follows the '''CC BY-SA 4.0''' license.  
Proper '''attribution''' is provided.  
The work is '''shared under the same license'''.

For further assistance, contact '''legal@worldpedia.org'''.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Worldpedia:Copyrights]]  
* [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use]]  
* [[Worldpedia:Image Use Policy]]  

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''This page is maintained by the Worldpedia Licensing Team. For urgent legal matters, contact legal@worldpedia.org.''