![]() | This image is ineligible for copyright and therefore is in the public domain, because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship. |
This template categorizes files into Category:Public domain files ineligible for copyright or one of its subcategories.
Use the following templates to tag images which are not eligible for copyright protection:
General | |
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((PD-ineligible)) | Use when there are no better options. This is a very general that just says the image fails to pass the threshold of originality and does not qualify for copyright protection. |
((PD-ineligible-USonly)) | Same as above, except when the image is believed to be below the threshold of originality in the United States but not its home country. |
More specialized | |
((PD-simple)) | Use when:
Don't be deceived by its name! |
((PD-textlogo)) | Use when:
Use ((Trademark)) along with it, when applicable. |
Very specialized | |
((PD-shape)) | Use only when the image is a single geometric shape. |
((PD-chem)) | Use only on raster images showing a structural formula of a chemical compound. |
((PD-music-ineligible)) | For depiction of musical concepts or techniques, such as simple note sheets. The musical sound generated must not be eligible for copyright. |
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