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{{Yuanchosaan|time=09:15, November 27, 2009 (UTC)
 
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|text=Greetings, and welcome to yet another of Yuan's guides. Here I will be addressing copyright, an oft overlooked issue on the FF wiki, and one which causes much grief to Wikipedian editors. '''''EVERYONE IS TO READ THIS. This policy is NOT debatable.'''''
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|text=Greetings, and welcome to yet another of Yuan's guides. Here I will be addressing copyright, an oft overlooked issue on the FF wiki, and one which causes much grief to Wikipedian editors. '''''EVERYONE IS TO READ THIS. This policy is NOT debatable.''''' Note that it applies to all images on the wiki, whatever space they may be in.
 
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*'''Q: What is copyright?'''
 
*'''Q: What is copyright?'''
*'''A:''' '''Copyright''' refers to a set of laws that have to do with intellectual property, which exist to protect works and their creators. Basically, anything which is created is automatically copyrighted by its author. The author possesses exclusive rights to publish, make copies of and adapt their work and related works.
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*'''A:''' '''Copyright''' refers to a set of laws that have to do with intellectual property, which exist to protect works and their creators. Basically, anything which is created is automatically copyrighted by its author. The author possesses exclusive rights to publish, make copies of and adapt their work and related works. Note that copyright applies to photography, fanart and screenshots.
 
*'''Q: Okay, but what does this have to do with Square and the FF wiki?'''
 
*'''Q: Okay, but what does this have to do with Square and the FF wiki?'''
*'''A:''' Everything Square Enix (or any other person or company) creates is under copyright. Since we do not own the copyright, we are by law not permitted to make copies or distribute those works (ie, by uploading it to this wiki).
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*'''A:''' Everything Square Enix (or any other person or company) creates is under copyright. Since we do not own the copyright, we are by law not permitted to make copies or distribute those works (ie, by uploading it to this wiki).
 
*'''Q: But wait, doesn't that mean that we won't be able to upload any copyrighted images?'''
 
*'''Q: But wait, doesn't that mean that we won't be able to upload any copyrighted images?'''
 
*'''A:''' Ah, but we have a handy thing called '''fair use'''. Because we are a wiki about the ''Final Fantasy'' series, we can claim that any use of FF images falls under fair use. As our aim is to present comprehensive coverage of the FF series and images constitute a form of information, we can argue that these images assist us in achieving our goal.
 
*'''A:''' Ah, but we have a handy thing called '''fair use'''. Because we are a wiki about the ''Final Fantasy'' series, we can claim that any use of FF images falls under fair use. As our aim is to present comprehensive coverage of the FF series and images constitute a form of information, we can argue that these images assist us in achieving our goal.
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*'''A:''' Let's say I'm making an artwork of [[Terra Branford]] for [[User:Faethin|a friend]].
 
*'''A:''' Let's say I'm making an artwork of [[Terra Branford]] for [[User:Faethin|a friend]].
 
**'''Square Enix''' owns the image and character of Terra Branford.
 
**'''Square Enix''' owns the image and character of Terra Branford.
**I use a pencil and paper to create a completely new image of Terra, in my own style. '''I''' own the copyright to this image.
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**I use a pencil and paper to create a [http://yuanchosaan.deviantart.com/art/Terra-Branford-147903906 completely new image of Terra], in my own style. '''I''' own the copyright to this image.
 
**This copyright is separate and distinct from Square's existing copyright.
 
**This copyright is separate and distinct from Square's existing copyright.
**However, if I merely add a caption to a pre-existing image (let's say it's Terra's Dissidia artwork), then I am not transforming it sufficiently, and thus a new work is not created. This is considered to be a breach in copyright, and I do not own a new copyright.
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**However, if I merely add a caption to a pre-existing image (let's say it's Terra's Dissidia artwork), then I am not transforming it sufficiently, and thus a new work is not created. This is considered to be a breach in copyright, and I do not own a new copyright. The same follows for basic collages, which are not allowed on this wiki.
 
*'''Q: What images will not be allowed under this?'''
 
*'''Q: What images will not be allowed under this?'''
 
*'''A:''' We will not allow any copyrighted image which does not fall into our scope, SE or other wise. All unlicensed user images will be stamped with [[Template:Copyright]] and deleted within the week.
 
*'''A:''' We will not allow any copyrighted image which does not fall into our scope, SE or other wise. All unlicensed user images will be stamped with [[Template:Copyright]] and deleted within the week.
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*'''A:''' We cannot. While the use may seem trivial, the law is the law.
 
*'''A:''' We cannot. While the use may seem trivial, the law is the law.
 
*'''Q: I really, really want to use an image on this wiki, but I don't have fair use rationale. Are there any other options for me?'''
 
*'''Q: I really, really want to use an image on this wiki, but I don't have fair use rationale. Are there any other options for me?'''
*'''A:''' Certainly. You can ask for permission to upload it to the wiki. You can use a free alternative, such as creating an image yourself. If this is not feasible, you can use an image hosting site like [http://photobucket.com Photobucket] and link to it.
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*'''A:''' Certainly. You can ask for permission to upload it to the wiki. You can use a free alternative, such as creating an image yourself. If this is not feasible, you can use an image hosting site like [http://photobucket.com Photobucket] and link to it directly (it will show up as an image). If an image is hosted on another wiki, you can link to its direct URL, and it will appear.
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*'''Q: How do I resize an image on another wiki?'''
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*'''A:''' Go to that wiki and edit a page to include that image at the size you want. Preview your edit, then copy the HTML address for that resized image.
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*'''Q: Why are my user images being deleted? I want to claim fair use for them.'''
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*'''A:''' As fair use is primarily for artistic or educational purposes, you will not be able to claim fair use for any copyrighted images in user space, or indeed, for any personal use (including forums, walkthroughs etc). As such, any images of that nature will be deleted.
 
*'''Q: I hate copyright!'''
 
*'''Q: I hate copyright!'''
 
*'''A:''' Can't help you there, sorry. Join a copyleft movement or bring it to court, if you like ^^;.
 
*'''A:''' Can't help you there, sorry. Join a copyleft movement or bring it to court, if you like ^^;.
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Finally, I have a few related notes:
 
Finally, I have a few related notes:
*Please, ''please'' read [[Final Fantasy Wiki:Media]], [[Final Fantasy Wiki:Copyrights]], [[Help:Images]] and [[Forum:Image Upload]] before uploading images. Any questions you have may already be answered there.
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*Please, ''please'' read [[Project:File use]], [[Final Fantasy Wiki:Copyrights]], [[Help:Images]] and [[Forum:Image Upload]] before uploading images. Any questions you have may already be answered there.
 
*Check for duplicates of the image you are uploading.
 
*Check for duplicates of the image you are uploading.
 
*Don't forget to add a license.
 
*Don't forget to add a license.
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==Comments==
 
==Comments==
{{HenryA|time=[[User:Henryacores|<font color="darkred">'''Henry'''</font>]][[User Talk: Henryacores|<font color="red">'''acores'''</font>]][http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/User:Henryacores/The_Reviews <font color="darkred">'''^'''</font>] 13:05, November 27, 2009 (UTC)|text= Great guide Yuani :]}}
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{{User:Henryacores/Talk|time=[[User:Henryacores|<font color="darkred">'''Henry'''</font>]][[User Talk: Henryacores|<font color="red">'''acores'''</font>]][http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/User:Henryacores/The_Reviews <font color="darkred">'''^'''</font>] 13:05, November 27, 2009 (UTC)|text= Great guide Yuani :]}}
 
{{Xepscern|time=13:19, November 27, 2009 (UTC)|text=
 
{{Xepscern|time=13:19, November 27, 2009 (UTC)|text=
 
It's a great guide, Yuan, but I'm still a bit confused on our policy on non-FF inages. We have a lot of images of things from Chrono Trigger and Kingdom Hearts. I understand having a pic of KH-Vivi, but we have images of Keyblades that don't need to be here. I get having an image of the One-Winged Angel Key, but why do we have a pic of the Guardian Soul?
 
It's a great guide, Yuan, but I'm still a bit confused on our policy on non-FF inages. We have a lot of images of things from Chrono Trigger and Kingdom Hearts. I understand having a pic of KH-Vivi, but we have images of Keyblades that don't need to be here. I get having an image of the One-Winged Angel Key, but why do we have a pic of the Guardian Soul?
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'''EDIT''': I don't know if I was clear. This is what I mean:
 
'''EDIT''': I don't know if I was clear. This is what I mean:
 
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File:200px-Sleeping_lion.png|Sleeping Lion
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File:SleepingLion.JPG|Sleeping Lion
File:LionheartSmall.jpg|Lionheart
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File:Keyblade-Lionheart.jpg|Lionheart
 
File:CH leon.gif|Squall in KH
 
File:CH leon.gif|Squall in KH
 
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File:Zidane_ref_cloud.jpg‎|Random screenshot of FFIX
 
File:Zidane_ref_cloud.jpg‎|Random screenshot of FFIX
 
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Nice guide, a tad long, but at least its easier to understand then that damn healthcare bill. [[User:Exdeath64|Exdeath64]] 19:10, November 28, 2009 (UTC)
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{{Yuanchosaan|time=23:20, November 28, 2009 (UTC)
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|text=@fuzzymillipede: Yes, those are copyrightable.
   
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@Exdeath64: My intention was to be as comprehensive as possible in my answers. If this makes the guide long - well, it's better than it being incomplete.}}
   
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{{PM|time=19:57, November 30, 2009 (UTC)|text=Okay, I understand.
   
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So...are you good if I use an image if it links to another Wikia? I understand that uploading an image of, let's say Wolverine from ''X-Men'', is bad. What about linking said image from the Marvel Wiki?}}
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{{ScatheMote|time=20:41, November 30, 2009 (UTC)|text=You can link images from other wikis and Photobucket without penalty.}}
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{{PM|time=16:07, December 1, 2009 (UTC)|text=Okay, then. And thanks to you, Yuan for the [revival of the] guide.}}
   
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{{PM|time=17:19, January 13, 2010 (UTC)|text=One more thing that I just remembered. What about Bulbapedia? The Pokemon Wiki is "vastly inferior to what we'll inevitably find in" Bulbapedia, so can we use that as an exception?}}
Nice guide, a tad long, but at least its easier to understand then that damn healthcare bill. [[User:Exdeath64|Exdeath64]] 19:10, November 28, 2009 (UTC)
 
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{{Judge Balthier|time= 03:34, March 8, 2010 (UTC)|text= Ok, I have the gist of it. Just one thing though; how can I adjust a photobucketed image's size?}}
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{{Yuanchosaan|time=04:11, March 8, 2010 (UTC)
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|text=@PM: Sorry, no exceptions.
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@JB: You'll need to do it manually using an image editor, then upload to Photobucket.}}
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{{Faethin|time=04:17, March 8, 2010 (UTC)|text=Actually, Photobucket allows you to resize an image on its integrated editor. On your album page, click on the image you want to resize. When the image is displayed, hover your pointer over the image and a toolbar should appear. Hover your pointer over "edit" and you'll see the "resize" option.}}
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{{Judge Balthier|time= I don't need to think! 8D 03:41, March 14, 2010 (UTC)|text= Finally one last question; If I alter an image's size from another wikia that is linked to this wiki, Will the change in the image's size be made to this wikia as well?}}
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{{ScatheMote|time=04:06, March 14, 2010 (UTC)|text=It's possible, but no one really knew about it until ILHI figured it out. First resize an image, and click preview. Right-click on the image and select "View Image" or something akin to that. Then copy the link, and the image should be bigger or smaller.}}
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{{xcanox|text= I have a question in regards to the "screenshots" issue.<br />Is the screenshot copyrighted by the owner, or the game developer?<br /><br />Also, if I upload a fanart that I made by myself, do I add the Copyright template and say that I own it?}}
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{{likeacupcake|time=06:53, November 20, 2010 (UTC)|text=Though you were the one to create it, the image is of copyrighted material, meaning that the copyright still belongs to the game developer. And I think we have a fanart template... don't hold me to that though...}}

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Nice guide, a tad long, but at least its easier to understand then that damn healthcare bill. Exdeath64 19:10, November 28, 2009 (UTC)

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I have a question in regards to the "screenshots" issue.
Is the screenshot copyrighted by the owner, or the game developer?

Also, if I upload a fanart that I made by myself, do I add the Copyright template and say that I own it?