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Important File Uploading Guidelines

Uploading files to this wiki has copyright implications since it is public.

Uploading work that isn't yours that is also paywalled (such as only being available on Patreon) is not allowed. This includes screenshots and snippets. If the Endurance Coalition must maintain a copy, it'll have to be elsewhere.

When in doubt and you didn't create the file, default to option 3. If you did create the file, pick option 1 or 2 at your discretion. Note both options are irrevocable, so choose carefully.

When uploading work that isn't yours, you must include in the Summary: box the URL of where the file was downloaded and the name of the person or organization which owns the file. There is no special format you must follow when doing this, so long as it is there. If the person or organization which owns the file is unknown, write that clearly.

Files which are not in alignment with the above guidelines may be deleted. Continual violations may result in revocation of being able to upload files.

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-Please '''select a license''' while uploading your file. You have 4 options.
+Uploading files to this wiki has '''copyright implications''' since it is public.
-#The file is '''your sole creation''' and you '''''irrevocably''''' release it under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en '''CC-BY-SA 4.0'''], making it available for ''anyone in the whole wide world to use forever'' so long as they give you credit and release any remixs under the same license; or
+Uploading work that isn't yours that is ''also'' paywalled (such as only being available on Patreon) is '''not allowed'''. This includes screenshots and snippets. If the Endurance Coalition ''must'' maintain a copy, it'll have to be elsewhere.
-#The file is '''your sole creation''' and you desire to '''retain full copyright ownership''', but you give this wiki the '''permanent''' and '''irrevocable''' license to retain and display it; or
-#The file is '''NOT your sole creation''', and it's '''fully copyrighted''', in which case this wiki will attempt to argue a '''[[wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]]''' rationale to retain and display the file; or
-#The file is '''NOT your sole creation''', but '''the file has a Creative Commons license''' of some variety.
-Uploading work that isn't yours (or screenshots of said work) that is ''also'' paywalled (such as only being available on Patreon) is '''not allowed'''.
+When in doubt and you didn't create the file, <u>'''default to option 3'''</u>. If you did create the file, pick option 1 or 2 at your discretion. Note both options are irrevocable, so choose carefully.
-If you don't know if a work you didn't make is copyrighted or not <u>'''you default to option 3'''</u>.
+When uploading work that isn't yours, you '''must''' include in the <code>Summary:</code> box the URL of where the file was downloaded and the name of the person or organization which owns the file. There is no special format you must follow when doing this, so long as it is there. If the person or organization which owns the file is unknown, write that clearly.
-When uploading work that isn't yours, you '''must''' include in the <code>Summary:</code> box where you got it from. A URL is sufficient for this purpose. This is infinitely more important when using the 4th option above. It is not acceptable to do this on the page you plan to use the file; it '''must be done here'''.
+<span style="color: #ff0000">'''Files which are not in alignment with the above guidelines may be deleted. Continual violations may result in revocation of being able to upload files.'''</span>}}
-Files which are not in alignment with the above guidelines may be deleted by any administrator to protect the wiki from legal action. Continual failure to follow the guidelines may result in revocation of editing privileges.}}
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