Template:PD-simple
 | This image only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes. These are not eligible for copyright alone because they are not original enough, and thus the image is considered to be in the public domain. For more information, see Wikipedia:Public domain – Fonts. Please note that there may be non-copyright restrictions protecting this image, such as trademarks and design patents. |
Template documentationThis template categorizes files into Category:Public domain files ineligible for copyright or one of its subcategories.
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Use the following templates to tag images which are not eligible for copyright protection:
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| {{PD-ineligible}} | Very general; it just says the image does not qualify for copyright protection as it fails to pass the threshold of originality. Use this template when there are no better options. |
| More specialized | |
| {{PD-simple}} | Use when:
Don't be deceived by its name! |
| {{PD-logo}} | Use when:
Use {{Trademark}} along with it, when applicable. |
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| {{PD-shape}} | Use only when the image is a single geometric shape. |
| {{PD-chem}} | Use only on raster images showing a structural formula of a chemical compound. |
| {{PD-music-ineligible}} | For depiction of musical concepts or techniques, such as simple note sheets. The musical sound generated must not be eligible for copyright. |
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