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This page is for listing and discussing '''[[Wikipedia:CV|possible copyright problems]]''' involving '''text''' on Wikipedia. Listings typically remain for at least five days before review and closure by a copyright problems clerk or administrator. During this time, interested contributors are invited to offer feedback, rewrite infringing content, or [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission|request copyright permission]]. 

Listed pages appear in the bottom section of the page. For additional guidance, see [[Wikipedia:Copyright problems#Responding to listed articles|below]].

To add a new listing, go to '''<span class="plainlinks">[{{SERVER}}{{localurl:Wikipedia:Copyright problems/{{CURRENTYEAR}}_{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}}_{{CURRENTDAY}}|action=edit&preload=Wikipedia:Copyright_problems/preload}} today's section]</span>'''. 
<div style="background-color: #fff0f0; border: 1px solid; padding: 1ex; margin: 1ex; overflow-x: hidden">'''Copyright owners''': If you believe Wikipedia is infringing ''your'' copyright, you may [[Wikipedia:Contact us/Licensing#copyright|'''request immediate removal''' by following these instructions]].</div>

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== How to list an article ==
Copyright problems handles articles where the copyright status is disputed or complex cases of infringement. You should list an article if one of the following applies: 

*All revisions of an article have copyright violations (copyvio), and speedy deletion does not apply.
*The removal of copyrighted content has been contested.
*Removal or reversion is complicated or involves a majority of the article.
*You cannot determine whether the text originated from [[WP:FORK|the source or Wikipedia]]. Do not blank the article in this case.
*The article is eligible for [[WP:PDEL|presumptive deletion]].
*Other complex situations not listed here or in the section below.

If the article needs to be listed, 
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#Place one of the following above the infringing text:
#*{{tlxs|copyvio|2=url=''insert URL here''}}
#*{{tlxs|copyvio|''identify non-web source here''}}
#Place {{tlxs|Copyvio/bottom}} below the last infringing text.
#Go to '''[{{SERVER}}{{localurl:Wikipedia:Copyright problems/{{CURRENTYEAR}}_{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}}_{{CURRENTDAY}}|action=edit}} today's section]''' and add the following template to the bottom of the list: {{blockquote|{{tlsx|article-cv|''PageName''}} from [''insert URL or identify non-web source here''<nowiki>] ~~~~</nowiki>}} Put the page's name in place of ''"PageName"''. If you do not have a URL, enter a description of the source. A pre-filled version can be copied from the top of the copyvio template after substituting it. If yours is the first listing of the day, please add a header to the top of the page, using the page for another date as an example.
#Warn the contributor of the listing at their talk page, unless [[WP:Contributor copyright investigations#Accepted cases|advised not to]]. The template on the now blanked page supplies a notice you may use for that purpose.</div>

== What not to list here ==

* '''Blatant infringement'''. Articles that are entirely copyvio can be handled through [[Wikipedia:G12|speedy deletion]] if it meets the criteria. You should not blank or list the article here if you tag for G12.
*'''Non-extensive obvious copyvio'''. If the copied content is not extensive, you can remove, rewrite, or [[Help:Reverting|revert]] the page to before the text was added. You should place {{Tlx|Copyvio-revdel|2=url=copied source|3=start=diff of copyvio insertion|4=end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article afterwards and warn the contributor of the material to the problem, unless [[WP:Contributor copyright investigations#Accepted cases|advised not to]]. The template {{tl|Uw-copyright}} may be used for this purpose.
* '''Requests for revision deletion'''. These should be handled by placing {{Tlx|Copyvio-revdel|2=url=copied source|3=start=diff of copyvio insertion|4=end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article.
*'''Files'''. For files that are clear copyright violations, follow the procedure for [[Wikipedia:CSD#F9|speedy deletion]]; otherwise list at [[Wikipedia:Files for discussion|Files for Discussion]]. If the file is on the Commons, they can be handled through [[commons:Commons:Criteria for speedy deletion#File|Commons speedy deletion]] or [[commons:Commons:Deletion requests|Deletion requests]].
*'''Individual editors'''. Contributors who repeatedly post copyrighted text or files after appropriate warnings will be blocked from editing to protect the project; see [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512 17 United States Code § 512]. If one contributor verifiably inserts multiple copyright violations and systematic review is needed, please file a request at [[Wikipedia:Contributor copyright investigations]].
*'''Copyright violations without a source'''. If you cannot find a source of where something could be copied from, do not list the article here. The content may be removed for other reasons, like being unreferenced or violating our [[WP:BLP|biographies of living persons]] policy.

== What text can be reused? ==
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Under the United States law that governs Wikipedia, '''copyright is automatically assumed''' as soon as any content (text or other media) is created in a [[tangible|physical]] form. An author does not need to apply for or claim copyright, for a copyright to exist. One of the following must be present to reuse the content on Wikipedia:
* '''Explicit statement''' by the author, stating that the work is either in the [[public domain]] or [[WP:COMPAT|compatibly licensed]]
* '''[[WP:Public domain|Public domain]]''' due to age, source, or lack of originality
* '''Fair use''' under our [[WP:NFC|guidelines for non-free content]], where the text used is ''brief'' and clearly marked with full attribution
If none of the above are present, '''the text cannot be reused'''.

Even when the text ''can'' be reused, it must be attributed or it will be considered as [[WP:Plagiarism|plagiarism]].

=={{anchor|Responding}}Responding to listed articles==

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''Copyright owners and people editing on their behalf or with their permission, please see [[#IOWN|below]].''</div>

Any contributor is welcome to help investigate articles listed for copyright concerns, although only administrators, copyright clerks, and [[WP:VRT|VRT]] agents should remove {{tl|copyvio}} tags and resolve listings. Copyright problems is run by volunteers and it usually takes a few days before listings are first investigated.

You can assist in the following ways:
* Providing information on the copyright status of the article
* Obtaining or verifying claims of permission
* Rewriting or removing infringing content (without removing {{t|copyvio}}.

===Providing information on copyright statuses===
Not every article listed here has copyright infringement. The content may be [[WP:BACKWARDSCOPY|on Wikipedia first]], public domain, compatibly licensed, or below the [[WP:LIMITED|threshold of originality]]. Editors can provide information about licensing or public domain status under listings here or on the talk page of the article. A link or a clear explanation is very helpful when a clerk or administrator evaluates the article. It may take a few days before a response is provided.

If the article is tagged for {{tl|copyvio}}, you should allow an administrator or copyright problems clerk to remove the tag. If the article is tagged for {{tl|copy-paste}} or {{tl|close paraphrasing}}, you may remove the tag from the article when the problem is addressed (or disproven), but please do not close the listing here.

===Obtaining/verifying permission===
Sometimes material was placed on Wikipedia with the permission of the copyright owner. The owner may be willing to give permission and proper license. Any contributor can write to the owner of copyright and check whether they gave or will give permission (or maybe they in fact posted it here!). See [[Wikipedia:Example requests for permission]]. If a compatible license is placed online at the point of original publication, please provide a link to that under the listing.

More details about the permissions process can be seen [[WP:IOWN|below]] and at [[Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials]].

=== Rewriting or removing content ===
If an article verifiably has copyvio, it is best to remove the content. However, any contributor may rewrite removed text. If the article is blanked, the rewrite takes place at ''Talk:PAGENAME/Temp'' so that the new material can be copied over the old. The listing will link to the specific temporary page. You can directly rewrite on articles tagged for {{tl|close paraphrasing}} or {{tl|copy-paste}}, and remove the tags when the rewrite is complete.

The article should not be copied over without first removing copied content. Other content from the article can be used, if there is no reason to believe that it may be a copyright issue as well. If the content is copied from an inaccessible source like a book or cannot be verified, please [[WP:PDEL|remove]] all text added by the contributor. ''If you copy any text from the old article, please leave a note on the listing or in your edit summaries of the rewrite''. Reviewing clerks or administrators will then preserve the history of the old article.

Please review [[Wikipedia:Copy-paste]] and its linked guidelines as necessary to ensure the rewrite is compliant with policy. Repairing [[Wikipedia:Plagiarism|compatible copying]] issues is usually as simple as supplying proper attribution.

=== {{anchor|IOWN}}Copyright owners who submitted their own work to Wikipedia (or people editing on their behalf) ===
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If you submitted work to Wikipedia which you had previously published and your submission was marked as a potential infringement of copyright, you must do one of the following to resolve the problem:
* Link to a note permitting reuse under the [[Wikipedia:Text of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License|Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 International License]] (CC BY-SA) and the [[Wikipedia:Text of the GNU Free Documentation License|GNU Free Documentation License]] (GFDL) (unversioned, with no invariant sections, front-cover texts, or back-cover texts) at the site of the original publication; or
* Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to [mailto:permissions-en@wikimedia.org permissions-en@wikimedia.org] or a postal message to the [https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Contact_us Wikimedia Foundation], ideally using the email template at [[WP:CONSENT]].

See also [[Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials]].

Letters and emails may take some time to clear once they are sent. Do not worry if the content is deleted prematurely; it can be restored at any point usable permission is logged. Your email will receive a response whether the permission is usable or not. If you have not received a response to your letter within two weeks, it is a good idea to follow up.

Please keep in mind that content previously published elsewhere ''may'' not meet Wikipedia's specific guidelines and policies. If you are not familiar with these policies and guidelines, please review especially [[Wikipedia:Five pillars|the core policies]] that govern the project. This may help prepare you to deal with any other issues with the text that may arise.

Should you choose to rewrite the content rather than release it under the requisite license, please see [[#Rewriting content|above]].

===Clerks and patrolling administrators===
===={{anchor|Clerks}}Copyright clerks====
''For a more complete description of clerks and their duties, as well as a list of active clerks, please see [[Wikipedia:Copyright problems/Clerks]].''

Copyright clerks are experienced editors on Wikipedia, especially with copyright policies and their enforcement. On this board, they are trusted to evaluate and close listings and request administrative actions when necessary. Clerks are periodically reviewed by other clerks and patrolling administrators.

===={{anchor|Admins}}Copyright problems administrators====
''For a more complete description of administrators on Wikipedia, please see [[Wikipedia:Administrators]].''

Any administrator may work the copyright problems board. This may involve evaluating listings personally or completing evaluations by clerks. Clerks are trusted in their work and their recommendations may be implemented without double-checking, although any administrator is welcome to review recommendations and discuss them with the clerks in question.

==={{anchor|Advice}}Closing listings===
Pages can be processed at any time by anyone, but are not formally closed until a clerk or administrator verifies that all problems are resolved. Pages listed for presumptive deletion stay open for a minimum of '''7 days''' before being processed. VRT agents may close listings at any time.

For advice for resolving listings, see:
*[[Wikipedia:Copyright problems/Advice for admins]] (VRT agents, see [[Wikipedia:Copyright_problems/Advice_for_admins#Checking_for_permission|section there]])
*[[Wikipedia:Copyright problems/Advice for clerks]]

{{t|CPC}} may be used to denote resolutions of listings by administrators, clerks and VRT agents.