====== Copyright Policy ======

Michipedia content is intended to be freely shared, reused, improved, and preserved for future generations.

Unless otherwise noted, all original text contributed to Michipedia is released under the:

**Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)**

This license allows anyone to:

* Copy and redistribute content
* Adapt and modify content
* Build upon content
* Use content commercially or non-commercially

provided that proper attribution is given and derivative works are distributed under the same license.

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===== Default License =====

Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under:

**CC Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)**

License information:

* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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===== Contributor Agreement =====

By submitting content to Michipedia, contributors agree that:

* They have the right to submit the material.
* The material may be published under CC BY-SA 4.0.
* Other users may modify, redistribute, and reuse the material in accordance with the license.
* The contribution may remain publicly available indefinitely.

Contributors retain copyright ownership of their original work while granting the public the rights described by the license.

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===== Attribution =====

Anyone reusing Michipedia content should provide reasonable attribution.

Attribution should include:

* Michipedia as the source
* The article title, if applicable
* A link to the original article when possible
* A reference to the CC BY-SA 4.0 license

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===== Third-Party Content =====

Not all content on Michipedia may be covered by the default license.

Examples include:

* Government publications
* Public domain materials
* Historical photographs
* Licensed media
* Content used under permission
* Fair-use materials where permitted

Such content should clearly indicate its licensing status on the file page or article.

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===== Public Domain Materials =====

Materials in the public domain may be uploaded and used when legally permitted.

Examples include:

* Expired copyrights
* Certain government publications
* Historical records
* Public domain photographs
* Public domain maps

Editors should identify public domain materials whenever possible.

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===== Copyright Violations =====

Editors may not upload or reproduce copyrighted content without authorization.

Prohibited content includes:

* Entire copyrighted books
* Paywalled articles copied without permission
* Copyrighted images without rights or authorization
* Content copied from websites that do not permit reuse

Material that violates copyright may be removed without notice.

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===== Fair Use =====

Limited use of copyrighted material may be permitted when:

* Allowed by applicable law
* Necessary for educational or historical purposes
* No freely licensed alternative exists

Fair-use content should be used sparingly and clearly identified.

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===== Preservation and Sharing =====

The purpose of Michipedia is to preserve and share knowledge about Michigan.

The CC BY-SA 4.0 license ensures that information contributed today can continue to be improved, expanded, and preserved by future generations.

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===== License Notice =====

Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license:

**Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)**

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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