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This page is for listing and discussingpossible copyright problems involvingtext on Wikipedia. Most listings are handled within 1 week, although some may take longer. Interested editors are invited to offer feedback, rewrite infringing content, orrequest copyright permission.
Listed pages appear in the bottom section of the page. For additional guidance, seebelow.
To add a new listing, go totoday's section.
Copyright problems handles articles where the copyright status is disputed or where complex cases of infringement are present. You should list an article if one of the following applies:
If the article needs to be listed,
{{subst:copyvio|url=insert URL here}}{{subst:copyvio|identify non-web source here}}{{subst:Copyvio/bottom}} below the last infringing text.Put the page's name in place of"PageName". If you do not have a URL, enter a description of the source. A pre-filled version can be copied from the top of the copyvio template after substituting it. If yours is the first listing of the day, please make sure a header has been added to the top of the page. This should happen automatically.
{{subst:article-cv|PageName}}from [insert URL or identify non-web source here] ~~~~
{{Copyvio-revdel|url=copied source|start=diff of copyvio insertion|end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article afterwards and warn the contributor of the material to the problem, unlessadvised not to. The template{{Uw-copyright}} may be used for this purpose.{{Copyvio-revdel|url=copied source|start=diff of copyvio insertion|end=diff before copyvio removal}} on the article.Under the United States law that governs Wikipedia,copyright is automatically assumed as soon as any content (text or other media) is created in aphysical form. An author does not need to apply for or claim copyright, for a copyright to exist. One of the following must be present to reuse the content on Wikipedia:
If none of the above are present,the text cannot be reused.
Even when the textcan be reused, it must be attributed or it will be considered asplagiarism.
Any editor is welcome to investigate articles listed for copyright concerns and remove{{copypaste}} or{{close paraphrasing}} tags when the problem is addressed or disproven. Only administrators, copyright clerks, andVRT agents should remove{{copyvio}} tags and close listings.
Copyright problems is run by volunteers and it usually takes a few days before listings are first investigated.
You can assist in the following ways:
Not every article listed here is a copyright violation. The content may beon Wikipedia first, public domain, compatibly licensed, or below thethreshold of originality. Editors can provide information about licensing or public domain status under listings here or on the talk page of the article. A link or a clear explanation is very helpful when a clerk or administrator evaluates the article.
Sometimes material was placed on Wikipedia with the permission of the copyright owner. The owner may be willing to give permission and proper license. Any contributor can write to the owner of copyright and check whether they gave or will give permission. SeeWikipedia:Example requests for permission. If a compatible license is placed online at the point of original publication, please provide a link to that under the listing.
More details about the permissions process can be seenbelow and atWikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
If an article verifiably has copyvio, the content must be removed or rewritten entirely. If the article is blanked, the rewrite takes place atTalk:PAGENAME/Temp so that the new material can be copied over the old. The listing will link to the specific temporary page. You can directly rewrite on articles tagged for{{close paraphrasing}} or{{copy-paste}}, and remove the tags when the rewrite is complete.
The article should not be copied over without first removing copyvio. Other content from the article can be used, if there is no reason to believe that it may be a copyright issue as well. If the content is copied from an inaccessible source like a book or cannot be verified, pleaseremove all text added by the contributor.If you copy any text from the old article, please leave a note on the listing or in your edit summaries of the rewrite. Reviewing administrators will then preserve the history of the old article.
Please reviewWikipedia:Copy-paste and its linked guidelines as necessary to ensure the rewrite is compliant with policy. Repairingplagiarism from permissible sources is usually as simple as supplying proper attribution.
If you submitted work to Wikipedia which you had previously published and your submission was marked as a potential infringement of copyright, you must do one of the following to resolve the problem:
See alsoWikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
Emails are handled by volunteers and take time to log permission. Do not worry if the content is deleted; it will be restored if usable permission is logged. Your email will receive a response whether the permission is usable or not. If you have not received a response to your letter within two weeks, it is a good idea to follow up.
Please keep in mind that content previously published elsewheremay not meet Wikipedia's specific guidelines and policies. If you are not familiar with these policies and guidelines, please review especiallyour core policies. This will prepare you to deal with any other issues with the text that may arise.
Should you choose to rewrite the content rather than release it under the requisite license, please seeabove.
For a more complete description of clerks and their duties, as well as a list of active clerks, please seeWikipedia:Copyright problems/Clerks.
Copyright clerks are experienced editors on Wikipedia, especially with copyright policies and their enforcement. On this board, they are trusted to evaluate and close listings and request administrative actions when necessary.
For a more complete description of administrators on Wikipedia, please seeWikipedia:Administrators.
Any administrator may work the copyright problems board. This may involve evaluating listings personally or completing requests by clerks. Clerks are trusted in their work and their requests may be implemented without double-checking, although any administrator is welcome to review requests and discuss with the clerks in question.
Listings can be processed at any time by anyone, but are not formally closed until a clerk or administrator verifies that all problems are resolved. Pages listed for presumptive deletion stay open for a minimum of7 days before being processed.
For advice for resolving listings, seeWikipedia:Copyright problems/Instructions (VRT agents, seesection there).
{{CPC}} may be used to denote resolutions of listings by administrators, clerks and VRT agents.
Article deleted due to copyright concerns.Complex/Rational15:55, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Tenshi! (Talk page)21:14, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Sennecaster (Chat)02:43, 1 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No vio found, claim cannot be validated. Tag removed from article.Wizardman20:59, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Sennecaster (Chat)18:24, 27 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Sennecaster (Chat)22:08, 28 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]Article deleted due to copyright concerns.Complex/Rational02:28, 9 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]No vio found, claim cannot be validated. Tag removed from article.@Joy: Please read the instructions above. We can't acceptlistings with no source. From what I checked that I could access, no violations or CLOP anywhere.Tenshi! (Talk page)23:23, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Rewrite moved into place.Sennecaster (Chat)00:38, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]New listings are made on daily reports transcluded on this page and are not directly added to it. To add a new listing, please go totoday's section. Instructions for adding new listings can be found atHow to list an article. Editors may resolve issues with listings at any time, save for presumptive deletion. Seethe section on responding for more information.
Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Tenshi! (Talk page)12:11, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Backwardscopy. Tag placed at talk page.Tenshi! (Talk page)20:19, 8 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]Article cleaned by investigator or others. No remaining infringement.Itzcuauhtli11, you can just remove these yourself since they're pretty straightforward, and request revdel if necessary.Tenshi! (Talk page)11:26, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]Wikipedia:Copyright problems/2026 February 13
Wikipedia's current date is13 February 2026. Put new article listings inWikipedia:Copyright problems/2026 February 13. Files should be handled byspeedy deletion orWikipedia:Files for discussion.
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