Template:PD-ineligible/doc

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This template categorizes files into Category:Public domain files ineligible for copyright or one of its subcategories.

Usage[edit source]

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Use the following templates to tag images which are not eligible for copyright protection:

General
Template:Tl Very general; it just says the image does not qualify for copyright protection as it fails to pass the threshold of originality. Use this template when there are no better options.
More specialized
Template:Tl Use when:
  1. The image only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes.
  2. It is not a logo.

Don't be deceived by its name!

Template:Tl Use when:
  1. The image only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes.
  2. It is a logo.

Use Template:Tl along with it, when applicable.

Very specialized
Template:Tl Use only when the image is a single geometric shape.
Template:Tl Use only on raster images showing a structural formula of a chemical compound.
Template:Tl For depiction of musical concepts or techniques, such as simple note sheets. The musical sound generated must not be eligible for copyright.

Further reading[edit source]

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