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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. | 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)? === | + | |
| + | For more info please refer to [[Notfoundwiki:License]] or, if you're a nerd, to [[NotfoundWiki:copyright]]. | ||
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| + | ===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). | '''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. | '''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. | '''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. | '''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. | '''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.''' | '''A: Using restrictive clauses or uploading sensitive information.''' | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 2 October 2025
Contents
- 1 Licensing
- 1.1 Q1: Does the license apply to my finished artwork (e.g., the painting or sculpture)?
- 1.2 Q2: What does "irrevocable" mean for my documentation?
- 1.3 Q3: Can people use my documentation for commercial gain?
- 1.4 Q4: Why do we use two licenses (GFDL and CC BY-SA)?
- 1.5 Q5: If someone modifies my text, do they have to share their changes?
- 1.6 Q6: What is the biggest mistake I could make when contributing?
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.
For more info please refer to Notfoundwiki:License or, if you're a nerd, to NotfoundWiki:copyright.
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.
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.
