Handhelds Wiki:Copyrights

Handhelds Wiki: Copyrights

This page outlines the copyright and licensing policies for content hosted on Handhelds Wiki. By contributing to or using content from this site, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth below.

Text content

Unless otherwise noted, all text contributions to Handhelds Wiki are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This means:

• You are free to share and adapt the content for any purpose, even commercially.
• You must provide appropriate credit, include a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
• If you remix or build upon the content, you must distribute your contributions under the same license.

Do not submit content that you do not have the rights to license under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Image and media content

Media files (such as photos, screenshots, logos, and artwork) hosted on Handhelds Wiki may come from various sources and may fall under different copyright statuses. Users uploading files are required to indicate the correct source and licensing information.

Licensing categories

When uploading media files, please select or indicate one of the following license types:

Own work

Media you created and are freely licensing under a compatible license, such as:

• CC BY-SA 4.0
• CC BY 4.0
• Public domain

Fair use

Screenshots, promotional images, product renders, or box art used for:

• Identification or documentation of handheld devices or games
• Commentary, comparison, or analysis
• Non-commercial educational purposes

These files should be marked with the {{Fair use}} template and must meet the following conditions:

• The file is low resolution or limited in scope.
• Its use does not replace the original commercial purpose.
• It is directly relevant to the topic of the article.

Free content from third-party sources

Media sourced from:

• Wikimedia Commons (with proper attribution)
• Public domain repositories (e.g., archive.org)
• Creative Commons–licensed content

Ensure you verify and respect the source’s license and link to it clearly.

Logos and trademarks

Used under nominative fair use for identification purposes only (e.g., manufacturer logos, console branding). These are typically not free content and may not be reused outside the scope of the Site’s documentation.

Prohibited uploads

You may not upload:

• Commercial media (e.g., magazine scans, full game manuals) without permission.
• Content protected by copyright unless justified under fair use.
• Content that infringes upon a third party’s intellectual property rights.

Violations will be removed and may lead to account restriction.

Attribution and metadata

When uploading files, you must provide:

• Source or original URL
• Author or copyright holder (if known)
• License or usage rationale

Use consistent file summaries and the appropriate templates such as:

• {{Information}}
• {{Fair use}}
• {{PD}}
• {{CC-BY-SA-4.0}}

Fair use rationale

If you upload a file under a fair use claim, include a rationale that addresses:

1. The purpose of use on the wiki (e.g., critical commentary, identification)
2. Why no free equivalent is available
3. How the file’s use is minimal and does not harm the market for the original work

External content and embeds

Handhelds Wiki may embed content (e.g., videos, tweets) hosted on third-party platforms under their own terms of service. Use of such embeds should be for editorial or illustrative purposes and remain compliant with the source platform's API or license rules.

DMCA and take-down requests

Handhelds Wiki respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

If you believe material on this site infringes your copyright, please contact us via the Handhelds Wiki:Contact page or by email (where applicable). Include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• The URL of the page or file in question
• Proof of ownership
• A statement under penalty of perjury that your claim is accurate

Upon receipt of a valid request, we will act promptly to investigate and remove infringing content.

Contributor responsibility

Users who contribute or upload content are responsible for ensuring that their contributions do not violate copyright laws. Uploading or posting copyrighted content without permission or a valid fair use rationale is grounds for deletion and may lead to administrative action.

Reuse of Handhelds Wiki content

Text content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 may be reused under the same license, with proper attribution and indication of changes. Media content may have separate licenses and restrictions — always check each file’s description page for details before reuse.

Legal disclaimer

Handhelds Wiki is operated by volunteers and contributors and provides no guarantee as to the legal validity of copyright claims or fair use justifications made by users. If you require legal advice, consult a qualified attorney. This page does not constitute legal advice.

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