Template:Non-free

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Template:Non-free

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Use this template to provide a fair-use rationale for non-free content (images, diagrams, text excerpts, etc.) on a page or in a file description.

Parameters

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  • source: Where the material originates (e.g., manual title, book, website URL).
  • author: Name of the creator or copyright holder.
  • permission: Any permission granted (e.g., “Used with permission from …”).
  • license: Applicable license if any (e.g., “All rights reserved”).
  • resolution: Dimensions of the image or length of excerpt (e.g., “600×400 px”).
  • rationale: Explanation of why the non-free content is used and how it qualifies as fair use.

Example usage

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{{non-free
 | source      = ''Commodore 64 Service Manual'', 1986
 | author      = Commodore Business Machines, Inc.
 | license     = All rights reserved
 | resolution  = 800×600 px
 | rationale   = ''Illustrates EL backlight circuit; no free alternative.''
}}