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However, many of the '''images, video and audio on this site are not free''' and are used under [[w:Fair use|fair use]] rationale. See the page for individual files for more information on their licensing. | However, many of the '''images, video and audio on this site are not free''' and are used under [[w:Fair use|fair use]] rationale. See the page for individual files for more information on their licensing. | ||
== Written content == | == Written content == | ||
Lyrics and other written content are ''adapted'' from the source. Unfortunately this may mean they are slightly wrong. SPCodex is not licensed to host verbatim lyrics | Lyrics and other written content are ''adapted'' from the source. Unfortunately this may mean they are slightly wrong. SPCodex is not licensed to host verbatim lyrics. The same applies to any information; if you found some interesting facts on another website, it must be freely licensed in order to copy it here. It almost always is not, so please '''use your own words''' and refrain from copying and pasting content. | ||
== Artwork == | == Artwork == | ||
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== Multimedia == | == Multimedia == | ||
While possible, audio and video is generally not hosted here at all. Instead, the {{Tl|youtube}} template should be used to embed external videos. Copyright law is complicated but it may be reasonable to assume any long-standing YouTube video can be embedded here. YouTube's [https://creatoracademy.youtube.com/page/lesson/artist-copyright content ID system] usually ensures copyright holders are compensated by ad revenue. However, it is | While possible, audio and video is generally not hosted here at all. Instead, the {{Tl|youtube}} template should be used to embed external videos. Copyright law is complicated but it may be reasonable to assume any long-standing YouTube video can be embedded here. YouTube's [https://creatoracademy.youtube.com/page/lesson/artist-copyright content ID system] usually ensures copyright holders are compensated by ad revenue. However, it is preferred to use official video where possible, for instance from [https://www.youtube.com/smashingpumpkins @smashingpumpkins], [https://www.youtube.com/user/VEVO VEVO] or the record label. '''Live videos''' are an exception and can be linked to freely, assuming the uploader took the video. | ||
Low-quality audio limited to 30 seconds or so may be uploaded, but there is generally little need for this as we link to Spotify or embed YouTube videos. | Low-quality audio limited to 30 seconds or so may be uploaded, but there is generally little need for this as we link to Spotify or embed YouTube videos. | ||
Revision as of 05:04, 27 June 2020
 | This page documents an SPCodex policy. It describes a widely accepted standard that all editors should normally follow. Changes made to it should reflect consensus. |
All content created on SPCodex is released under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. This means unless otherwise noted, you are free to to copy, distribute and/or modify SPCodex's text under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
However, many of the images, video and audio on this site are not free and are used under fair use rationale. See the page for individual files for more information on their licensing.
Written content
Lyrics and other written content are adapted from the source. Unfortunately this may mean they are slightly wrong. SPCodex is not licensed to host verbatim lyrics. The same applies to any information; if you found some interesting facts on another website, it must be freely licensed in order to copy it here. It almost always is not, so please use your own words and refrain from copying and pasting content.
Artwork
Album/song artwork is uploaded at a lower resolution and used for educational purposes only. The page for every non-free image should be tagged with {{non-free album cover}}.
Multimedia
While possible, audio and video is generally not hosted here at all. Instead, the {{youtube}} template should be used to embed external videos. Copyright law is complicated but it may be reasonable to assume any long-standing YouTube video can be embedded here. YouTube's content ID system usually ensures copyright holders are compensated by ad revenue. However, it is preferred to use official video where possible, for instance from @smashingpumpkins, VEVO or the record label. Live videos are an exception and can be linked to freely, assuming the uploader took the video.
Low-quality audio limited to 30 seconds or so may be uploaded, but there is generally little need for this as we link to Spotify or embed YouTube videos.