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== Wikipedia and copyright ==
[[File:Control copyright icon.svg|30px|link=|alt=Control copyright icon]] Hello CPrabhaswara! Your additions to [[:The Duke of Edinburgh's Award]] have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|copyrighted]] content without evidence that the source material is in the [[Wikipedia
ublic domain|public domain]] or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a [[WP:COMPLIC|suitably free and compatible]] copyright licenseβ''to request such a release, see [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission]]''. While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent [[copyright]] and [[plagiarism]] issues. Here are the key points:
*'''Limited quotation:''' You may only copy or translate a ''small'' portion of a source. Any [[Wikipedia:Quotations|direct quotations]] must be enclosed in double [[quotation mark]]s (") and properly cited using an [[Wikipedia:Inline citation|inline citation]]. More information is available on the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Acceptable use of text|non-free content page]]. To learn how to cite a source, see [[Help:Referencing for beginners]].
*'''Paraphrasing:''' Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information ''in your own words''. Following the source's wording too closely can lead to [[derivative work|copyright issues]] and is not permitted; see [[Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing]]. Even when paraphrasing, you must still [[Help:Referencing for beginners|cite your sources]] as appropriate.
*'''Image use guidelines:''' In most scenarios, only [[c:Commons:Licensing|freely licensed]] or [[Wikipediaublic domain|public domain]] images may be used and these should be uploaded to our [[c:Commons:First steps|sister project, Wikimedia Commons]]. In some scenarios, non-freely copyrighted content can be used if they meet all ten of our [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria|non-free content criteria]]; [[Wikipedialain and simple non-free content guide]] may help with determining a file's eligibility.
*'''Copyrighted material donation:''' If ''you'' hold the copyright to the content you want to copy, or are a legally designated agent, you ''may'' be able to license the text for publication here. Please see [[Wikipedia
onating copyrighted materials]].
*'''Copying and translation within Wikipedia:''' Wikipedia articles can be copied or translated, however they must have proper attribution in accordance with [[Wikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia]]. For translation, see {{section link|Help:Translation|Licensing}}.
It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-copyright-new --> <span style="background: linear-gradient(90deg, #800080, #444444); -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent;"> '''veko.'''</span> ([[User:Veko|user]] | [[User talk:Veko|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Veko|contribs]]) 22:50, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
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== Wikipedia and copyright ==
[[File:Control copyright icon.svg|30px|link=|alt=Control copyright icon]] Hello CPrabhaswara! Your additions to [[:The Duke of Edinburgh's Award]] have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|copyrighted]] content without evidence that the source material is in the [[Wikipedia
ublic domain|public domain]] or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a [[WP:COMPLIC|suitably free and compatible]] copyright licenseβ''to request such a release, see [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission]]''. While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent [[copyright]] and [[plagiarism]] issues. Here are the key points:*'''Limited quotation:''' You may only copy or translate a ''small'' portion of a source. Any [[Wikipedia:Quotations|direct quotations]] must be enclosed in double [[quotation mark]]s (") and properly cited using an [[Wikipedia:Inline citation|inline citation]]. More information is available on the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Acceptable use of text|non-free content page]]. To learn how to cite a source, see [[Help:Referencing for beginners]].
*'''Paraphrasing:''' Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information ''in your own words''. Following the source's wording too closely can lead to [[derivative work|copyright issues]] and is not permitted; see [[Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing]]. Even when paraphrasing, you must still [[Help:Referencing for beginners|cite your sources]] as appropriate.
*'''Image use guidelines:''' In most scenarios, only [[c:Commons:Licensing|freely licensed]] or [[Wikipedia
ublic domain|public domain]] images may be used and these should be uploaded to our [[c:Commons:First steps|sister project, Wikimedia Commons]]. In some scenarios, non-freely copyrighted content can be used if they meet all ten of our [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria|non-free content criteria]]; [[Wikipedialain and simple non-free content guide]] may help with determining a file's eligibility.*'''Copyrighted material donation:''' If ''you'' hold the copyright to the content you want to copy, or are a legally designated agent, you ''may'' be able to license the text for publication here. Please see [[Wikipedia
onating copyrighted materials]].*'''Copying and translation within Wikipedia:''' Wikipedia articles can be copied or translated, however they must have proper attribution in accordance with [[Wikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia]]. For translation, see {{section link|Help:Translation|Licensing}}.
It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-copyright-new --> <span style="background: linear-gradient(90deg, #800080, #444444); -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent;"> '''veko.'''</span> ([[User:Veko|user]] | [[User talk:Veko|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Veko|contribs]]) 22:50, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
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