Roovet Articles:Rights

ROOVET ARTICLES — POLICY

Rights & Licensing

How content on Roovet Articles may be used and re-used, what contributors agree to when they edit, how images/media are handled, and how to report a rights concern. This is community information, not legal advice.

Text re-use allowed per site license Images must have a clear license or fair-use rationale Trademarks are protected

Policy

TL;DR

• Text on Roovet Articles is licensed for re-use under the site’s default license (see below).
• By contributing, you license your edits under that license and only upload content you have the right to share.
• Images/media must carry a clear license and source. Minimal fair use is allowed only with a proper rationale.
• Trademarks remain protected.
• For takedowns or rights concerns, see Takedown requests.

1) What this page covers

This page explains how content on Roovet Articles may be used and re-used, what rights contributors grant when they edit, how we handle images/media, and how to report a rights issue. It is general information and community policy; it is not legal advice.

2) Default license for text

Unless stated otherwise, all original text contributions on Roovet Articles are released under the site’s default license:

• Recommended default (example): Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) — allows copying, remixing, and commercial use with attribution and share-alike.
• License text: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Attribution guidance: see How to attribute.

If your installation sets a different default (via $wgRightsText/$wgRightsUrl), that license governs. A page may specify a different license only if clearly marked and compatible with site policies.

Contributor agreement. By editing, you agree to:

1. License your contribution under the default license above (or the page-specific license if clearly indicated), and
2. Warrant that you have the rights to do so (your own original work, public domain, or appropriately licensed material).

3) Images, media, and non-text files

You may upload or embed only media you have the right to use. Each file must include:

• A clear license (e.g., CC BY 4.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, CC0/public domain) or a valid fair-use rationale.
• The source (URL, author/creator, or “own work”).
• Any required attribution details.

Acceptable licensing for media

• Free licenses (CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC0/Public Domain) — preferred.
• Own work — state “own work,” add your chosen free license.
• Public domain — provide proof (government work, expired copyright, PD dedication, etc.).
• Fair use (non-free) — minimal use only where no free equivalent is available and the use is context-dependent (e.g., company logo in its article). Must include a specific fair-use rationale.

Minimal fair-use rationale (example)

== Fair-use rationale ==
* Purpose of use: Identify the subject in the related article.
* Portion used: Low-resolution copy; no suitable free alternative exists.
* Effect on market: Use is transformative and does not substitute for the original.
* Article: [[Article Title]]

4) Trademarks

“Roovet,” “Roovet Articles,” associated logos, and other brand assets are protected by trademark law. The Creative Commons license for text and media does not grant any rights to use Roovet trademarks. Third-party marks appearing on the site remain the property of their respective owners.

5) How to attribute

When re-using Roovet Articles text under CC BY-SA 4.0 (or the site default license), provide:

• The title of the page and a link to it,
• Credit to “Roovet Articles contributors,”
• A note of the license (with link), and
• A note if you made changes.

Plain-text example

Content adapted from ‘{{PAGENAME}}’, Roovet Articles ({{CURRENTYEAR}}),
licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, available at {{FULLURL:{{PAGENAME}}}}. Changes were made.

HTML example

Content adapted from 
{{PAGENAME}}, 
Roovet Articles contributors, 
licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. 
Changes were made.

Media attribution. Follow the license specified on the file page. Many CC licenses require title, author, source link, and license link (TASL).

6) External content and links

Pages may link to third-party sites. Roovet Articles is not responsible for external content. Embedded content (e.g., videos, maps) is subject to the third-party provider’s terms and may carry additional rights restrictions.

7) User-generated content

Editors are responsible for ensuring they have the right to post material they contribute and for providing accurate license/source information. Do not upload content obtained from the web unless its license explicitly allows re-use under the site’s terms.

8) Respect for living people and privacy

For biographies of living persons and sensitive topics, exercise increased care. Avoid publishing non-free images if a suitable free alternative exists. Do not publish private or personally identifying information without clear, verifiable consent and reliable sourcing.

9) Takedown requests (DMCA or equivalent)

If you believe content hosted on Roovet Articles infringes your copyright or other rights:

1. Provide the URL(s) of the specific page(s) or file(s).
2. Identify the work you claim is infringed.
3. Include your contact information and a good-faith statement that the use is not authorized.
4. Include a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorized to act for the rights holder.
5. Provide a physical or electronic signature.

Send notices to

DMCA/Rights Agent: Name or Department
Email: rights@roovet.com
Postal: [Company/Entity], [Street], [City], [Region], [Postal], [Country]

We will review and, where appropriate, remove or restrict access to the material. We may notify the uploader and, when applicable, provide a counter-notice process consistent with applicable law.

10) Enforcement

Content that violates this policy or applicable law may be removed. Repeated or egregious violations may result in account restrictions or bans per community moderation policies.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this page to reflect legal or operational changes. Significant changes will be noted in the edit summary and/or community discussion venues.

12) Contact

Questions about rights or licensing on Roovet Articles? Email rights@roovet.com or use the site’s contact page.

This page provides general information and community policy for Roovet Articles. It is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, consult a lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction.