Licensing Information

Last updated: May 15, 2024

1. Content License Overview

Origin Wiki is a collaborative platform built on the principle of shared knowledge. All user-contributed content on Origin Wiki is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0), unless otherwise noted.

This means that when you contribute content to Origin Wiki, you agree to license it under the same CC BY-SA 3.0 license. This license allows others to freely access, use, modify, and share the content, provided they follow the license terms.

The choice of CC BY-SA 3.0 as our content license reflects our commitment to:

• Ensuring content remains freely accessible
• Promoting collaboration and improvement of content
• Requiring attribution to original authors
• Preserving the open nature of contributions through the ShareAlike provision
• Building a comprehensive, community-maintained knowledge base

2. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License

The CC BY-SA 3.0 license grants specific permissions while requiring certain conditions to be met. Here's a detailed breakdown:

2.1 Permissions

Under this license, users are free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

2.2 Conditions

These freedoms are subject to the following conditions:

• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
• ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
• No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

2.3 Understanding Attribution

Proper attribution includes:

• Identifying the creator(s) or author(s) of the material
• Providing the title of the material, if supplied
• Providing the URL or hyperlink to the material as originally published
• Indicating the type of license it is available under and providing a link to the license terms
• Indicating if you have modified the original material

For Origin Wiki content, attribution should generally include a reference to "Origin Wiki" and the specific page URL.

2.4 License Text

The full text of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode

A simplified, human-readable summary is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

3. Original Authorship and Contributions

When you contribute content to Origin Wiki:

• You affirm that you are the creator of the content or have the necessary rights to contribute it under the CC BY-SA 3.0 license
• You understand that your content may be edited, modified, or removed by other contributors
• You agree to properly reference and cite sources when incorporating third-party content
• Your contributions are tracked and attributed to your account in the page history

While your contributions can be edited by others, the edit history maintains a record of all contributors to a page, ensuring proper attribution can be traced.

4. Platform Code and Software Licensing

While the content on Origin Wiki is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, the software platform itself operates under different licensing terms:

• The Origin Wiki platform code is proprietary and owned by Origin Wiki, Inc.
• The platform's functionality and user interface are not available for redistribution or reuse unless explicitly permitted
• Some components may incorporate open-source libraries and frameworks, which are used under their respective licenses

Open-source components used in the Origin Wiki platform are acknowledged in accordance with their respective license requirements. For information about specific open-source licenses for components used in our platform, please contact us.

5. Media Files and Special Content

5.1 Images and Media

Media files (such as images, audio, and video) on Origin Wiki may be licensed differently from text content:

• Some media may be under CC BY-SA 3.0, particularly if created specifically for Origin Wiki
• Other media may be used under fair use provisions, public domain, or other Creative Commons licenses
• Each media file should include specific licensing information on its file description page

When uploading media to Origin Wiki, you must specify the licensing information and ensure you have the right to contribute it under that license.

5.2 Trademarks and Logos

The Origin Wiki name, logo, and related trademarks are proprietary to Origin Wiki, Inc. and are not covered by the CC BY-SA 3.0 license. The presence of trademarked content on Origin Wiki pages does not imply any endorsement or affiliation.

When documenting entities with trademarked names, logos, or other elements:

• Inclusion of trademarks or logos for informational purposes may be permitted under fair use
• Such inclusion does not transfer any rights to the trademarks
• Any use must be factual, non-commercial, and not imply endorsement

6. Reusing Origin Wiki Content

6.1 Text Content

When reusing text content from Origin Wiki:

1. Ensure you provide proper attribution as specified in section 2.3
2. Include a hyperlink to the original content when reusing digitally
3. When redistributing, clearly indicate that the content is available under CC BY-SA 3.0
4. If you have modified the content, indicate the changes made
5. Apply the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0) to any derivatives you create and distribute

6.2 Example Attribution Format

Here is an example of proper attribution for Origin Wiki content:

6.3 Bulk Downloads and Data Mining

For researchers, developers, and others interested in accessing Origin Wiki content in bulk:

• We provide database dumps periodically for research and offline use
• API access is available for programmatic content retrieval
• Rate limits and terms of service apply to automated access
• All bulk usage must still comply with the CC BY-SA 3.0 license terms

For more information on bulk access or API usage, please contact our technical team.

7. License Violations and Enforcement

Origin Wiki takes license compliance seriously. If you discover content that violates the terms of the CC BY-SA 3.0 license or other applicable licenses:

• Report the violation to our content team using the contact information below
• Provide details of the original content and where it's being misused
• Include information about how the license terms are being violated

We will investigate reports of license violations and take appropriate action, which may include:

• Contacting the party responsible for the violation
• Requesting proper attribution or license compliance
• Taking legal action in cases of significant or commercial violations

8. License Updates and Changes

Origin Wiki may update its licensing terms for new contributions in the future. In such cases:

• Existing content will continue to be available under the license terms in effect when it was contributed
• Changes to licensing will be announced prominently on the platform
• Contributors will be given clear information about any license transitions
• Historical versions of content will remain available under their original license terms

Any significant changes to our licensing model will involve community consultation and adequate transition periods.

9. Fair Use and Limitations

While the CC BY-SA 3.0 license governs most content on Origin Wiki, certain uses may fall under fair use or other copyright exceptions depending on your jurisdiction. The license does not affect:

• Fair use, fair dealing, or other copyright exceptions and limitations
• The author's moral rights
• Rights other persons may have either in the work itself or in how the work is used
• Privacy rights

Origin Wiki does not provide legal advice regarding fair use or other copyright exceptions. Users should consult legal professionals for specific guidance.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about licensing, please contact us at:

Email: licensing@originwiki.com

Postal Address:
Origin Wiki, Inc.
Attn: Licensing Department
123 Blockchain Boulevard
Suite 456
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

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Unless otherwise noted, content on Origin Wiki is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.