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In cases of merge requests, things might not be as simple. After deciding on the page which is to be kept, and moving all relevent content to that page, the page [[Special:MergeHistory]] should be used in order to maintain the edit history and contributors. This might become complicated if three or more pages are to be merged, so they should be merged sequentially to avoid conflicts. After merging, and ensuring the retention of all edit history, any redundant pages should be deleted.
In cases of merge requests, things might not be as simple. After deciding on the page which is to be kept, and moving all relevent content to that page, the page [[Special:MergeHistory]] should be used in order to maintain the edit history and contributors. This might become complicated if three or more pages are to be merged, so they should be merged sequentially to avoid conflicts. After merging, and ensuring the retention of all edit history, any redundant pages should be deleted.
====3. Identifying file submissions in need of flags====
Files uploaded to the wiki must comply with copyright and licensing requirements. The templates below can be applied to file pages to indicate their licensing status or flag problematic uploads that require moderator attention.
====A. Available file notice templates:====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
!Template
!Purpose
!Category Added
!Moderator Priority
|-
|<code>No_license</code>
|Files uploaded without any license information
|[[:Category:Files with no license]], [[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]
|High - Deletion candidate
|-
|<code>Stolen</code>
|Files uploaded without permission from copyright holder
|[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]
|High - Deletion candidate
|-
|<code>Fairuse</code>
|Copyrighted material claimed under fair use
|None (legitimate use if properly applied)
|Medium - Requires verification
|-
|<code>Permission</code>
|Copyrighted files used with explicit permission
|[[:Category:Files with permission]]
|Low - Legitimate if documented
|-
|<code>Self</code>
|Original work by uploader, rights reserved
|None
|Low - Legitimate
|-
|<code>Self-PublicDomain</code>
|Original work released to public domain by creator
|[[:Category:Public domain]]
|Low - Legitimate
|-
|<code>From_Wikimedia</code>
|Files imported from Wikimedia projects
|None
|Low - Generally legitimate
|-
|<code>CC-BY-SA</code>
|Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike licensed
|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
|Low - Legitimate
|-
|<code>CC-BY</code>
|Creative Commons Attribution licensed
|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
|Low - Legitimate
|-
|<code>CC0</code>
|Creative Commons public domain dedication
|[[:Category:Public domain]], [[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
|Low - Legitimate
|-
|<code>PD</code>
|General public domain designation
|[[:Category:Public domain]]
|Low - Generally legitimate
|-
|<code>PD-USGov</code>
|US government work in public domain
|[[:Category:Public domain]]
|Low - Legitimate if accurate
|}
====B. High-priority templates requiring moderator action:====
'''No_license Template:'''
Files marked with this template have been uploaded without any licensing information whatsoever. These represent clear policy violations and should be prioritized for deletion or license identification unless the uploader can provide proper licensing documentation. The template warns that the file "may not be used legally" and gives uploaders an opportunity to correct the licensing before deletion. Once the initial backlog of improperly labeled file uploads has been cleared, such deletion should be swift going forwards
'''Stolen Template:'''
This template indicates files that appear to be copyrighted material uploaded without the copyright holder's permission. These files pose significant legal risk to the wiki and should be handled expeditiously. Unlike <code>No_license</code> files which might simply lack documentation, <code>Stolen</code> files suggest active copyright infringement. Moderators should verify the copyright status and delete if the uploader cannot provide valid permission or fair use justification.
====C. Medium-priority templates requiring verification:====
'''Fairuse Template:'''
Files using this template claim protection under fair use doctrine. While fair use can be legitimate, it requires careful analysis to ensure the use meets legal criteria. Moderators should verify that:
*The use is for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
*The amount used is reasonable and necessary
*The use does not harm the market for the original work
*The file is being used in a transformative manner that serves the wiki's educational mission
Improperly claimed fair use should be corrected with appropriate licensing or removed.
'''Permission Template:'''
Files marked with permission claims should have accompanying documentation proving the copyright holder has granted usage rights. Moderators should verify that such permission exists and is properly documented. Without adequate proof, these files should be treated similarly to <code>Stolen</code> files.
====D. File categorization and cleanup:====
Files with problematic licensing are automatically categorized to facilitate moderator review:
*[[:Category:Files with no license]] - Contains all unlicensed uploads requiring immediate attention
*[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]] - Includes both <code>No_license</code> and <code>Stolen</code> files
*[[:Category:Files with permission]] - Allows verification of permission claims
Regular review of these categories should be part of standard moderation workflow, with priority given to clearing the suspected copyright violations category.


==Example application of rules==
==Example application of rules==
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