Week 9-Wikipedia Editor's Guide: How to Avoid Copyright Infringement? -JIANGJIASHAN(강가삼)

 


Summary:


Wikipedia requires all editors to comply with copyright laws. Unauthorized copying of content from other websites or publications may result in infringement, even leading to the deletion of entries or account bans.
Allow for free use, modification, and distribution of content, but must be attributed (with sources cited) and shared in the same manner as derivative works.
Prohibited from directly copying copyrighted content (such as news articles, books, or text from commercial websites) unless explicit authorization is obtained or it falls under fair use.
Consequences of violating copyright policies:
- Infringing content will be quickly removed.
- Repetitive infringement may result in account bans.
- The entire entry may be deleted due to some infringing content.


Interesting Point:


When can content be copied?
(1) The content is in the public domain.
Works with expired copyright (such as classical literature and historical documents).
Government-issued official documents (such as laws and announcements)
The author explicitly waives copyright.
(2) Obtain explicit authorization from the copyright owner
Contact the original author or publisher for written authorization (archive to Wikipedia's system).
(3) Fair Use
Applicable only to media files (images, audio, video), not to text content.


Discussion Question:

What should I do if infringing content is found?

Comments

  1. LookatmiWikiMay 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM

    This is a really clear explanation of how copyright works on Wikipedia! I especially like how you broke down the situations when copying is allowed. It’s a good reminder that we need to be careful with sources and always give proper credit to protect the quality and fairness of the platform.

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