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This page is about Judgepedia's policies for '''images''' — including format, content, and copyright issues. For information on how to upload, see [[Help:Images]], or go directly to [[Special:Upload]].
This page is about Judgepedia's policies for '''images''' — including format, content, and copyright issues. For information on how to upload, see [[Help:Images]], or go directly to [[Special:Upload]].
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==Requirements==
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==Using images on Judgepedia==
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Images must meet these requirements:
Images must meet these requirements:
# '''Copyrighted images are prohibited.''' When in doubt, or if an image doesn't include copyright info, assume it is copyrighted.
# '''Copyrighted images are prohibited.''' When in doubt, or if an image doesn't include copyright info, assume it is copyrighted.
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#<span id="no credits"><span id="cite_sources">'''
Images
must cite their source along with a direct link so users can verify their copyright-free status.''' For a simple way to attribute images, see [[Judgepedia:Image copyright tags|our image copyright tags]].
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#<span id="no credits"><span id="cite_sources">'''
Uploaded images
must cite their source along with a direct link so users can verify their copyright-free status.''' For a simple way to attribute images, see [[Judgepedia:Image copyright tags|our image copyright tags]].
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==Rules==
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#Use an [[Judgepedia:Image copyright tags|image copyright tag]] to describe an image and its copyright status.
#Use an [[Judgepedia:Image copyright tags|image copyright tag]] to describe an image and its copyright status.
#<span id="use_a_clear_title">Use a clear, detailed title. Note that if any image with the same title has already been uploaded, it will be replaced with your new one.</span>
#<span id="use_a_clear_title">Use a clear, detailed title. Note that if any image with the same title has already been uploaded, it will be replaced with your new one.</span>
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#<span id="edit for relevancy">Crop the image to highlight the relevant subject.</span>
#<span id="edit for relevancy">Crop the image to highlight the relevant subject.</span>
#<span id="no text">If you create an image that contains text, please upload also a version without any text. It will help Judgepedians translate your image into other languages.</span>
#<span id="no text">If you create an image that contains text, please upload also a version without any text. It will help Judgepedians translate your image into other languages.</span>
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#Try not to use color alone to convey information, as it is inaccessible in many situations.
#<span id="image formats">Use JPEG format for photographic images; SVG format for icons, logos, drawings, maps, flags, and such; PNG format for software screenshots and when only a raster image is available; GIF format for inline animations; and Ogg/Theora for video.</span>
#<span id="image formats">Use JPEG format for photographic images; SVG format for icons, logos, drawings, maps, flags, and such; PNG format for software screenshots and when only a raster image is available; GIF format for inline animations; and Ogg/Theora for video.</span>
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#<span id="use captions">Add a good alternative text for images.</span>
#In general, there is no need to specify thumbnail size.
#In general, there is no need to specify thumbnail size.
#<span id="shocking images">Do not place shocking or explicit pictures into an article unless they have been approved by a consensus of editors for that article.</span>
#<span id="shocking images">Do not place shocking or explicit pictures into an article unless they have been approved by a consensus of editors for that article.</span>
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'''Images which are listed as for non-commercial use only, by permission, or which restrict derivatives are unsuitable for Judgepedia.'''
'''Images which are listed as for non-commercial use only, by permission, or which restrict derivatives are unsuitable for Judgepedia.'''
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==Using Judgepedia images==
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In addition to outside images uploaded to the wiki, Judgepedia's staff creates images as well. All of those images are collected in the category [[:Category:Images created by JP|Images created by JP]].
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These images are available for reuse in non-commercial settings with attribution. Please use the following language when using any images that belong to Judgepedia:
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This image comes
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the website Judgepedia.org. It is suitable for reuse under GFDL licensing.''</center>
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For any questions about using Judgepedia's images, email
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==See also==
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*[[Judgepedia:WikiProject Images]]
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