User talk:DesertMouse26

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Hello, DesertMouse26, and welcome to Wikipedia! I have noticed that you are fairly new! I hope you like the place and decide to stay. I also see that some of your recent edits, such as the ones to the page File:Shokz Logo.png, show an interest in the use of images and/or photos on Wikipedia.

Did you know that ...

...Wikipedia has a very stringent image use policy?
...most images from Flickr, online news websites, and other web sources are copyrighted?
...Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously?
...freely-licensed images should be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, a central location for images where they can be used on all Wikipedia projects?
...we recommend that new users use our "files for upload" process – at least until you get the hang of things?

If you are stuck, and looking for help, please come to the New contributors' help page, where experienced Wikipedians can answer any queries you have! Or, you can just type {{Help me}} on your talk page, and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Here are a few other good links for newcomers:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you have any questions, check out Wikipedia:Questions or ask me on my talk page. Again, welcome! Marchjuly (talk) 02:15, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Shokz Logo.png

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Thanks for uploading File:Shokz Logo.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in section F5 of the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:17, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

File source problem with File:Shokz Logo.png

Thank you for uploading File:Shokz Logo.png. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, please add a link to the page from which it was taken, together with a brief restatement of the website's terms of use of its content. If the original copyright holder is a party unaffiliated with the website, that author should also be credited. Please add this information by editing the image description page.

If the necessary information is not added within the next seven days, the image will be deleted. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem.

Please refer to the image use policy to learn what images you can or cannot upload on Wikipedia. Please also check any other files you have uploaded to make sure they are correctly tagged. Here is a list of your uploads. If you have any questions or are in need of assistance please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:18, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Non-free rationale for File:Shokz Logo.png

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Shokz Logo.png. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under non-free content criteria, but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia is acceptable. Please go to the file description page, and edit it to include a non-free rationale.

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified the non-free rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described in section F6 of the criteria for speedy deletion. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem. If you have any questions, please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:18, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shokz OpenSwim Pro.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Shokz OpenSwim Pro.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a copyright violation and has no credible claim of fair use or permission. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use it — which means allowing other people to use it for any reason — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. The same holds if you are not the owner but have their permission. If you are not the owner and do not have permission, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission for how you may obtain it. You might want to look at Wikipedia's copyright policy for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:12, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shokz OpenFit.png

A tag has been placed on File:Shokz OpenFit.png requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a copyright violation and has no credible claim of fair use or permission. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use it — which means allowing other people to use it for any reason — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. The same holds if you are not the owner but have their permission. If you are not the owner and do not have permission, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission for how you may obtain it. You might want to look at Wikipedia's copyright policy for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:13, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shokz OpenFit Air.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Shokz OpenFit Air.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a copyright violation and has no credible claim of fair use or permission. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use it — which means allowing other people to use it for any reason — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. The same holds if you are not the owner but have their permission. If you are not the owner and do not have permission, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission for how you may obtain it. You might want to look at Wikipedia's copyright policy for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:15, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shokz OpenRun Pro.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Shokz OpenRun Pro.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a copyright violation and has no credible claim of fair use or permission. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use it — which means allowing other people to use it for any reason — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. The same holds if you are not the owner but have their permission. If you are not the owner and do not have permission, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission for how you may obtain it. You might want to look at Wikipedia's copyright policy for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:17, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Shokz OpenComm2.jpg

A tag has been placed on File:Shokz OpenComm2.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a copyright violation and has no credible claim of fair use or permission. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images taken from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

If the image belongs to you, and you want to allow Wikipedia to use it — which means allowing other people to use it for any reason — then you must verify that externally by one of the processes explained at Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials. The same holds if you are not the owner but have their permission. If you are not the owner and do not have permission, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission for how you may obtain it. You might want to look at Wikipedia's copyright policy for more details, or ask a question here.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:19, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

File uploads

Pkease don't upload any more images of Draft:Shokz products that you're finding online unless you're absolutely 100% sure they've been released under an acceptable free license or are otherwise licensed in accordance with c:Commons:Licensing. As explained in c:COM:CB#Internet images, it's best to assume that every image you find online is protected by copyright unless it clearly states otherwise, and therefore can't be uploaded without the WP:CONSENT or the copyright holder. Uploading files without any copyright license and then expecting others to sort them out isn't really a good approach to follow even once or twice, but doing pretty much everytime you upload a file is likely going to result in an administrator stepping in and taking formal action against your account (e.g. WP:BLOCK). There's no need for that to happen because all you need to do is ask for help at either WP:MCQ or c:COM:VPC before uploading anything you're not sure about. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:27, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't realize until after I'd posted the above that you've declared on your userpage that you're being paid for your contributions by Shokz. Thank you for doing that; however, it still doesn't change things when it comes to image licensing. If Shokz is telling you to go ahead an use images from wesbite in the draft you're working on, then there needs to be some type of formal way for Wikipedia to verify this. The easiest thing would be for Shokz to upload its images to Wikimedia Commons itself and either use c:COM:RELGEN or send a c:COM:CONSENT email to Wikimedia VRT for verification purposes. However, before Shokz does something like that, you might want to strongly recommend that it take a look at c:COM:ENFORCE, c:COM:LRV and c:COM:REUSE because once Shokz give its consent for its creative work (e.g. photos, company logo) to be released in accordance with c:COM:L, it's basically agreeing in advance to allow anyone anywhere in the world to download the work at any time and reuse for any purpose (including commerical and derivative uses) under some very minimal restrictions. So, before it does that, Shokz might want seek input from whoever handles its intellectual property to make sure it's a good thing for the company to do. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:58, 25 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Would Wikipedia protect the intellectual property rights of images that Shokz agrees to use? DesertMouse26 (talk) 17:47, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The responsibility of protecting/enforcing copyright falls upon the copyright holder themselves as explained in c:COM:ENFORCE, and the WMF doesn't, for the most part, seem to get involved in any such disputes except when they somehow have become an active party; for example, National Portrait Gallery and Wikimedia Foundation copyright dispute. The WMF does seem to removes files when it receives a DMCA takedown notice per c:COM:DMCA, and files can otherwise be deleted by a community consensus. In those cases, though, it still seems up to the copyright holder to take care of any infractions out in the real world. I don't, however, represent the WMF and am not qualified to speak on its behalf per WP:NOLEGAL; so, if you've got specific legal questions you'd like answers to, you probably should contact the WMF directly at foundationsite:About/contact/. -- Marchjuly (talk) 21:30, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't use websites like seeklogo.com as a source for your logo file uploads, but use official websites or reputable media organization websites instead. Sites like "Seeklogo" and "Logopedia" tend to be user-generated websites which don't really verify the copyright status or the accuracy of content uploaded to them. When you provide an official website as the source for a logo, it's much easier to verify both and there's no question as to whether the logo is being used with the original copyright holder's permission. This last bit about copyright holder permission can be a problem for non-free logos as explained in WP:NFC#Meeting the previous publication criterion. -- Marchjuly (talk) 04:27, 30 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]