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This image is ineligible for copyright and therefore is in the public domain, because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship.
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This template categorizes files into Category:Public domain files ineligible for copyright or one of its subcategories.
Usage
Use the following templates to tag images which are not eligible for copyright protection:
| General
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| {{PD-ineligible}} |
Very general; it just says the image does not qualify for copyright protection as it fails to pass the threshold of originality. Use this template when there are no better options.
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| More specialized
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| {{PD-simple}} |
Use when:
- The image only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes.
- It is not a logo.
Don't be deceived by its name!
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| {{PD-logo}} |
Use when:
- The image only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes.
- It is a logo.
Use {{Trademark}} along with it, when applicable.
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| Very specialized
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| {{PD-shape}} |
Use only when the image is a single geometric shape.
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| {{PD-chem}} |
Use only on raster images showing a structural formula of a chemical compound.
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| {{PD-music-ineligible}} |
For depiction of musical concepts or techniques, such as simple note sheets. The musical sound generated must not be eligible for copyright.
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