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== Licensing ==

This short guide summarizes the legal implications of contributing text and media to this wiki under the GFDL 1.3+ / CC BY-SA 3.0+ dual license policy.

=== Q1: Does the license apply to my finished artwork (e.g., the painting or sculpture)? ===
'''A: Absolutely Not.''' The license only covers the text (your documentation of the process, techniques, and philosophy) and the media files (the photos, diagrams, or videos) that you upload here. You retain the full, exclusive copyright over your unique, underlying artistic creation (the final artwork itself).

=== Q2: What does "irrevocable" mean for my documentation? ===
'''A: It means the commitment is permanent.''' Once you upload your text and media under this license, you cannot later revoke the freedom you have granted to the public. The documentation is permanently committed to being free, even if you leave the project.

=== Q3: Can people use my documentation for commercial gain? ===
'''A: Yes, they can.''' The GFDL and CC BY-SA are free licenses that permit commercial use. Someone can legally take your documented process, include it in a printed book, and sell that book for a profit. However, they must still provide you with proper attribution as the original author of the documentation.

=== Q4: Why do we use two licenses (GFDL and CC BY-SA)? ===
'''A: To make reuse easier.''' GFDL has very complex rules for attribution, especially for collaborative websites. CC BY-SA is the modern, simpler standard. By offering both licenses, we provide users with the option to comply with the much easier CC BY-SA rules (just requiring attribution and a share-alike commitment) when reusing your work.

=== Q5: If someone modifies my text, do they have to share their changes? ===
'''A: Yes, they do (Share Alike).''' This is the core principle of copyleft. If someone creates a derivative work (a "Modified Version") based on your documentation—for example, by translating it or adding new steps—they are required to release that new version under the same GFDL/CC BY-SA dual license. This ensures your knowledge remains free for everyone, perpetually.

=== Q6: What is the biggest mistake I could make when contributing? ===
'''A: Using restrictive clauses or uploading sensitive information.'''

Do not designate any part of your text as an "Invariant Section," as this violates our policy and prevents others from easily adapting your work.

Do not publish any unpatented techniques or sensitive trade secrets here, as that information will be made public and irrecoverable.

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 ==Wikimedia Structures==
-This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki.
+This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki. You can also copy-and-paste format solutions from our [[NotFound Wiki:Comprehensive List of Basic WikiMedia Code]].
 ===Q1: How do I edit a page?===

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 ===Q5: How do I upload and add an image?===
-'''A:''' First, upload your file by clicking the '''Upload file''' link in the sidebar menu. Once uploaded, you can add it to any page using the code </nowiki>[[File:YourFileName.jpg]]<nowiki>. You can also add more details to control its size, alignment, and caption.
+'''A:''' First, upload your file by clicking the '''Upload file''' link in the sidebar menu. Once uploaded, you can add it to any page using the code <nowiki>[[File:YourFileName.jpg]]</nowiki>. You can also add more details to control its size, alignment, and caption.
-===Q6: What's the difference between my User page and my Article page?===
+===Q6: What's the difference between my User- and my Article page?===
 '''A:''' Your '''User Page''' (located at <nowiki>[[User:YourUsername]]</nowiki>) is a personal workspace for your notes, drafts, or internal organization. Your '''Article Page''' is a separate, public page in the main wiki space that you can create to introduce yourself and your work to the community.

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 This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki.
-=== How do I edit a page? ===
+===Q1: How do I edit a page?===
-To edit an existing page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top of the page.
+===Q2: How do I create a new page?===
-Make your changes in the editor.
+===Q3: How do I format text (bold, italics, headings)?===
-Click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save.
+===Q4: How do I add a link to another page?===
-=== How do I create a new page? ===
+===Q5: How do I upload and add an image?===
-The easiest way is to create a link to the new page on an existing page. For example, type <nowiki>[[My New Page]]</nowiki> and save. The link will appear in red.
+===Q6: What's the difference between my User page and my Article page?===
+'''A:''' Your '''User Page''' (located at <nowiki>[[User:YourUsername]]</nowiki>) is a personal workspace for your notes, drafts, or internal organization. Your '''Article Page''' is a separate, public page in the main wiki space that you can create to introduce yourself and your work to the community.
 ==Licensing==

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 ==Wikimedia Structures==
 This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki.
 === How do I edit a page? ===
-    To edit an existing page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top of the page.
+To edit an existing page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top of the page.
-    Make your changes in the editor.
+Make your changes in the editor.
-    Click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save.
+Click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save.
 === How do I create a new page? ===
-    The easiest way is to create a link to the new page on an existing page. For example, type <nowiki>[[My New Page]]</nowiki> and save. The link will appear in red.
+The easiest way is to create a link to the new page on an existing page. For example, type <nowiki>[[My New Page]]</nowiki> and save. The link will appear in red.
-    Click the red link to open a new, blank page and start editing.
+Click the red link to open a new, blank page and start editing.
 === How do I format text? ===
-    '''Bold:''' Enclose text in three apostrophes on each side, like this: <nowiki>'''bold text'''</nowiki>.
+'''Bold:''' Enclose text in three apostrophes on each side, like this: <nowiki>'''bold text'''</nowiki>.
-    ''Italic:'' Enclose text in two apostrophes on each side, like this: <nowiki>''italic text''</nowiki>.
+''Italic:'' Enclose text in two apostrophes on each side, like this: <nowiki>''italic text''</nowiki>.
-    '''Headings:''' Use equal signs. For example: <nowiki>== Main Heading ==</nowiki> and <nowiki>=== Sub-heading ===</nowiki>.
+'''Headings:''' Use equal signs. For example: <nowiki>== Main Heading ==</nowiki> and <nowiki>=== Sub-heading ===</nowiki>.
 === How do I add a link? ===
-    To link to another page on this wiki, use double brackets: <nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki>.
+To link to another page on this wiki, use double brackets: <nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki>.
-    To link to an external website, use a single bracket with a space: <nowiki>[https://www.google.com Google]</nowiki>.
+To link to an external website, use a single bracket with a space: <nowiki>[https://www.google.com Google]</nowiki>.
 === How do I upload and add an image? ===
-    To upload a file, go to the '''Upload file''' link in the sidebar menu.
+To upload a file, go to the '''Upload file''' link in the sidebar menu.
-    Follow the steps to select your file and give it a name.
+Follow the steps to select your file and give it a name.
-    To add the image to a page, use this code: <nowiki>[[File:YourFileName.jpg]]</nowiki>.
+To add the image to a page, use this code: <nowiki>[[File:YourFileName.jpg]]</nowiki>.
-    For more options like size and alignment, see the example on our [[Help:Editing|Editing Help]] page.
+For more options like size and alignment, see the example on our [[Help:Editing|Editing Help]] page.
 === What's the difference between my User page and my Article page? ===
-    Your '''User Page''' (located at [[User:YourUsername]]) is a personal workspace for notes, drafts, and self-organization. It is not considered a part of the official wiki content.
+Your '''User Page''' (located at <nowiki>[[User:YourUsername]]</nowiki>) is a personal workspace for notes, drafts, and self-organization. It is not considered a part of the official wiki content.
-    Your '''Article Page''' is a mainspace article about you. This is the public-facing profile you can create and use as part of your web presence on the wiki.
+Your '''Article Page''' is a mainspace article about you. This is the public-facing profile you can create and use as part of your web presence on the wiki.
 === What is a "Talk Page"? ===
 Every page has a corresponding '''Talk Page''' (accessible via the '''Talk''' tab). This is a dedicated space for discussing a page's content, asking questions, or coordinating with other contributors.
 === How do I sign my comments? ===
 When leaving comments on a talk page, always sign your name and the date by typing four tildes: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This will automatically convert to your username and a timestamp when you save the page.
 === How do I add a category to a page? ===
-    To help organize content, you can add a page to a category. Simply add a line at the very bottom of the page, like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Example Category]]</nowiki>. You can add multiple categories.
+To help organize content, you can add a page to a category. Simply add a line at the very bottom of the page, like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Example Category]]</nowiki>. You can add multiple categories.
 === Can I practice editing without affecting other pages? ===
-    Yes! You can use your '''User Sandbox''' to experiment with formatting and editing without fear of making a mistake. The sandbox is your personal testing ground.
+Yes! You can use your '''User Sandbox''' to experiment with formatting and editing without fear of making a mistake. The sandbox is your personal testing ground.
 === How do I rename a page? ===
-    To rename or move a page, click on the '''More''' tab (often a down arrow) at the top and select '''Move'''. This will update all existing links to the page. You will need to have a specific access level to do this.
+To rename or move a page, click on the '''More''' tab (often a down arrow) at the top and select '''Move'''. This will update all existing links to the page. You will need to have a specific access level to do this.
 === How can I see a page's history? ===
-    Click the '''History''' tab at the top of any page to see a complete list of all edits, who made them, and when. You can also view and restore older versions from this page.
+Click the '''History''' tab at the top of any page to see a complete list of all edits, who made them, and when. You can also view and restore older versions from this page.
-    </pre>
 ==Licensing==

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 ==Wikimedia Structures==
-===Q1: How do I edit a page?===
+<pre>== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
-'''A:''' To edit any page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top. After making your changes, simply click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save your work. You can also add a brief summary of what you did.
+This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki.
-===Q2: How do I create a new page?===
+=== How do I edit a page? ===
-===Q3: How do I format text (bold, italics, headings)?===
+    To edit an existing page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top of the page.
-===Q4: How do I add a link to another page?===
+    Make your changes in the editor.
-===Q5: How do I upload and add an image?===
+    Click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save.
-===Q6: What's the difference between my User page and my Article page?===
+=== How do I create a new page? ===
 ==Licensing==

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		+	===Q1: How do I edit a page?===
		+	'''A:''' To edit any page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top. After making your changes, simply click '''Publish changes''' at the bottom to save your work. You can also add a brief summary of what you did.
		+
		+	===Q2: How do I create a new page?===
		+	'''A:''' The easiest way is to create a link to a non-existent page. For example, type [[My New Page]] and save. The link will appear in red. Clicking this red link will open a blank editor for you to start creating your new page.
		+
		+	===Q3: How do I format text (bold, italics, headings)?===
		+	'''A:''' The wiki uses a simple markup language. To make text '''bold''', use three apostrophes on each side ('''text'''). For ''italics'', use two apostrophes (''text''). For headings, use equal signs (== Heading ==). A full guide to all formatting options is available on our [[Help:Formatting Guide]] page.
		+
		+	===Q4: How do I add a link to another page?===
		+	'''A:''' To link to any other page on this wiki, just use double brackets around the page's name: [[Page Name]]. To link to an external website, use a single bracket with the URL and link text separated by a space: [https://www.example.com Link Text].
		+
		+	===Q5: How do I upload and add an image?===
		+	'''A:''' First, upload your file by clicking the '''Upload file''' link in the sidebar menu. Once uploaded, you can add it to any page using the code [[File:YourFileName.jpg]]. You can also add more details to control its size, alignment, and caption.
		+
		+	===Q6: What's the difference between my User page and my Article page?===
		+	'''A:''' Your '''User Page''' (located at [[User:YourUsername]]) is a personal workspace for your notes, drafts, or internal organization. Your '''Article Page''' is a separate, public page in the main wiki space that you can create to introduce yourself and your work to the community.
		+
	==Licensing==		==Licensing==

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-== Licensing ==
+==Licensing==
 This short guide summarizes the legal implications of contributing text and media to this wiki under the GFDL 1.3+ / CC BY-SA 3.0+ dual license policy.
 === Q1: Does the license apply to my finished artwork (e.g., the painting or sculpture)? ===
 '''A: Absolutely Not.''' The license only covers the text (your documentation of the process, techniques, and philosophy) and the media files (the photos, diagrams, or videos) that you upload here. You retain the full, exclusive copyright over your unique, underlying artistic creation (the final artwork itself).
-=== Q2: What does "irrevocable" mean for my documentation? ===
+===Q2: What does "irrevocable" mean for my documentation?===
 '''A: It means the commitment is permanent.''' Once you upload your text and media under this license, you cannot later revoke the freedom you have granted to the public. The documentation is permanently committed to being free, even if you leave the project.
-=== Q3: Can people use my documentation for commercial gain? ===
+===Q3: Can people use my documentation for commercial gain?===
 '''A: Yes, they can.''' The GFDL and CC BY-SA are free licenses that permit commercial use. Someone can legally take your documented process, include it in a printed book, and sell that book for a profit. However, they must still provide you with proper attribution as the original author of the documentation.
-=== Q4: Why do we use two licenses (GFDL and CC BY-SA)? ===
+===Q4: Why do we use two licenses (GFDL and CC BY-SA)?===
 '''A: To make reuse easier.''' GFDL has very complex rules for attribution, especially for collaborative websites. CC BY-SA is the modern, simpler standard. By offering both licenses, we provide users with the option to comply with the much easier CC BY-SA rules (just requiring attribution and a share-alike commitment) when reusing your work.
-=== Q5: If someone modifies my text, do they have to share their changes? ===
+===Q5: If someone modifies my text, do they have to share their changes?===
 '''A: Yes, they do (Share Alike).''' This is the core principle of copyleft. If someone creates a derivative work (a "Modified Version") based on your documentation—for example, by translating it or adding new steps—they are required to release that new version under the same GFDL/CC BY-SA dual license. This ensures your knowledge remains free for everyone, perpetually.
-=== Q6: What is the biggest mistake I could make when contributing? ===
+===Q6: What is the biggest mistake I could make when contributing?===
 '''A: Using restrictive clauses or uploading sensitive information.'''

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 '''A: Using restrictive clauses or uploading sensitive information.'''
-    Do not designate any part of your text as an "Invariant Section," as this violates our policy and prevents others from easily adapting your work.
+Do not designate any part of your text as an "Invariant Section," as this violates our policy and prevents others from easily adapting your work.
-    Do not publish any unpatented techniques or sensitive trade secrets here, as that information will be made public and irrecoverable.
+Do not publish any unpatented techniques or sensitive trade secrets here, as that information will be made public and irrecoverable.