VbzWiki:Image use policy
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In general:
- Do not upload any image which should not be copied freely to all corners of the universe
- It is okay to upload pictures of merchandise with copyrighted images on them, as long as the image is not of sufficiently high resolution that the image itself has some commercial value. It's ok if the image is clear enough to let the viewer get a good look at the item pictured, but it should not be of high enough resolution or quality that additional items could be created from the uploaded image. If in doubt, upload the image but mark it clearly in the description as COPYRIGHTED.
Or, in other words:
- We do not wish to become a trading post for pirated images or other files; we will take action to prevent abuse.
- However, we see no ethical problems with displaying high-resolution images of actual items, whether those items are available for sale or not.
- Wherever possible, we like to credit the creators of those images (especially any copyrighted images contained in the photo, but also including the photographer).
Please feel free to contact us for clarification.