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== Copyright Policy ==	== Copyright Policy ==
All original content on '''iWiki.net''' is protected under copyright. However, we openly encourage sharing, educational use, and archival preservation — as long as proper credit is given.
	Original content on '''iWiki.net''' is protected by copyright unless a page says otherwise. The site allows reuse with attribution so that useful material can be shared, archived, cited, and built on.

Unless otherwise noted, all content is available under a custom '''Attribution License''':
	Unless another licence is stated on a specific page or media file, original iWiki text is available under a custom '''Attribution Licence'''.

''You may copy, share, adapt, and republish content from iWiki.net, provided you give appropriate credit to iWiki.net.''
	''You may copy, share, adapt, and republish original text from iWiki.net, provided that you give appropriate credit to iWiki.net and do not remove relevant attribution or licence notes.''

== What You Are Allowed To Do ==
You are welcome to:
	== Permitted Reuse ==
	You may:

* 📚 '''Share''' — Copy and redistribute material in any format, including commercial use
* 🛠 '''Adapt''' — Remix, transform, and build upon the material
* 📖 '''Use content for educational, archival, or fair use purposes''' — such as classroom resources, research papers, documentation, commentary, and critique
	* '''Share''' content by copying and redistributing it in another format.
	* '''Adapt''' content by quoting, summarising, remixing, or building on it.
	* '''Use content for education, research, documentation, commentary, criticism, archival work, or reporting.'''

There is '''no need to request permission''' for these uses, though attribution is still required.
	You do not need to request separate permission for these uses when the material is covered by the attribution licence, but attribution is still required.

== Attribution Requirements ==	== Attribution Requirements ==
If you use or share iWiki content, you must provide credit in a visible and reasonable manner.
	If you use or share iWiki content, provide credit in a visible and reasonable manner.

Acceptable forms include:	Acceptable forms include:

* '''"Source: iWiki.net"''' with a link to the original page
* '''"Adapted from iWiki.net"''' if the content has been modified
* Printed citation such as:
<blockquote>iWiki.net – https://iwiki.net – Accessed on [date]</blockquote>

== Not Covered by This Policy ==
Some pages may contain:

* Public domain material
* Third-party images or text used under '''fair dealing''' or '''educational exceptions'''
* Logos, trademarks, or company names which remain the property of their respective owners

Such content will be identified where possible and '''may not be reused''' under the same terms.

== Fair Use and Educational Use ==
If you are using content from iWiki.net for purposes that fall under:
	* '''"Source: iWiki.net"''' with a link to the original page.
	* '''"Adapted from iWiki.net"''' if the content has been changed.
	* A printed citation such as:
	<blockquote>iWiki.net, https://iwiki.net, accessed on [date]</blockquote>

* '''Education or research'''
* '''Archival preservation'''
* '''Criticism, commentary, parody, or satire'''
* '''Non-commercial reference or reporting'''
	== Material Not Covered ==
	Some pages and files may include material that is not covered by this policy, including:

...you are '''more than welcome to do so''', provided the use is fair and respectful.
	* Public domain material.
	* Third-party images, text, audio, video, logos, trademarks, or company names.
	* Material used under fair dealing, fair use, quotation, review, educational exceptions, or another legal basis.
	* Media files with their own licence, copyright, or attribution notes.

We fully support the principles of '''fair use''' and '''knowledge sharing'''.
	Such material remains subject to its own rights and restrictions. Reuse it only if the specific page, media record, original source, or applicable law allows it.

== Reporting Copyright Issues ==
If you believe that content hosted on iWiki.net infringes your copyright, please contact:
	== Copyright Complaints ==
	If you believe that content hosted on iWiki.net infringes your copyright, contact:

📧 '''admin@iwiki.net'''
	'''admin@iwiki.net'''

Include:	Include:

# The URL of the page in question
# A description of the copyrighted work
# Your contact details and proof of ownership
# A brief explanation of your request (e.g., removal, attribution)
	# The URL of the page or file.
	# A description of the copyrighted work.
	# Your contact details and proof of ownership or authority to act.
	# The action you are requesting, such as removal, correction, or attribution.

We take copyright seriously and aim to resolve all issues quickly and fairly.
	iWiki.net aims to review copyright issues promptly and fairly.

== Contributor Responsibility ==	== Contributor Responsibility ==
By contributing to iWiki.net, you confirm that:	By contributing to iWiki.net, you confirm that:

* You have the right to submit the content
* You agree to allow others to reuse your contributions with credit
* You are not uploading copyrighted material without permission or license
	* You have the right to submit the content.
	* You understand that original text contributions may be reused with attribution.
	* You are not uploading copyrighted material without permission, a valid licence, or another lawful basis.

== Summary ==	== Summary ==
'''You are free to use iWiki content''' — especially for learning, preservation, and fair use — as long as you '''credit iWiki.net'''. We’re here to share knowledge, not hoard it.

<blockquote>Let it be used, let it be known.</blockquote>
	Original iWiki text may generally be reused with credit. Always check page-specific notes, media records, and third-party rights before reusing material outside the site.