Editing formula:Copyrights

This page outlines the copyright policies applicable to the Formula One Technical Wiki. By contributing or uploading content to this site, you agree to the terms and licensing framework defined below.

== Default Licensing: CC BY-SA 4.0 ==

Unless otherwise stated, all original written content on this wiki is released under the terms of the:

* '''Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)'''
* License summary: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Website]

This means:
* You may copy, redistribute, remix, and adapt the content for any purpose, including commercial use
* You must provide proper attribution to the original wiki (and/or author if named)
* You must release derivative content under the same license

This ensures all knowledge shared on this platform remains open, adaptable, and collaborative.

== Attribution Requirements ==

When reusing wiki content externally:
* Credit must be given to "Formula One Technical Wiki"
* A hyperlink to the original page (if online) or full citation (if printed) must be provided
* The CC BY-SA 4.0 license must be referenced or included in your work

=== Example Attribution (Web Use) ===
<pre>
Content adapted from the Formula One Technical Wiki article on Aerodynamics, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
https://yourwiki.org/wiki/Aerodynamics_in_Formula_One
</pre>

== Imported Content from Wikipedia ==

Content reused or adapted from Wikipedia must carry a clear attribution as required by its license.

If you import Wikipedia content:
* Add an edit summary such as:  
  <code>Adapted from Wikipedia:Energy recovery system, CC BY-SA 4.0</code>
* Include an attribution section at the end of the article:
<pre>
== Attribution ==
Portions of this article were adapted from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_recovery_system Wikipedia], available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
</pre>

== Images and Media ==

Not all images on this wiki are freely licensed. You must ensure:

* Uploaded images must be:
** In the public domain
** Licensed under Creative Commons (e.g., CC BY or CC BY-SA)
** Released by the copyright holder for reuse
* Logos and trademarks (e.g., team badges, sponsors) are considered **fair use for identification only** and may not be reused outside the wiki.

=== Prohibited Uploads ===
* Screenshots or photos from race broadcasts (unless explicitly released for reuse)
* Proprietary telemetry images or private team data
* F1 TV footage or stills

== File Descriptions and Tags ==

All uploaded files must include:
* A source URL or origin note
* The license (e.g., CC BY-SA 4.0, public domain, used with permission)
* Author/owner if known

Use templates such as:
* <code>{{CC-BY-SA-4.0}}</code>
* <code>{{PD}}</code>
* <code>{{Fair use}}</code>

== Contributor Responsibility ==

By submitting content, contributors agree that:
* They hold the copyright, or
* The material is licensed under a compatible license, or
* It is in the public domain, or
* It qualifies as fair use under applicable copyright law

Content that does not meet these conditions will be removed.

== Reporting Copyright Violations ==

If you believe your work has been used on this wiki without proper permission or attribution, please report it via the [[Help:Contact|Contact Portal]].

We will review takedown requests promptly and in good faith.

== Trademarks and Logos ==

This wiki is not affiliated with the FIA, Formula One Management, Liberty Media, or any team or supplier.

Logos, marks, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Their use on this site is:
* For educational and informational purposes only
* Not intended to imply endorsement or affiliation

== Related Pages ==
* [[formula:General_disclaimer]]
* [[formula:Privacy policy]]
* [[Help:Contributing]]
* [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ CC BY-SA 4.0 License Summary]