Tag: fair use
Leona Whitcombe
Understanding Wikipedia's Copyright and Licensing Policy
Explore the legal framework of Wikipedia, from Creative Commons and Fair Use to the rules against copyright infringement that keep the world's largest wiki free.
Leona Whitcombe
API Rate Limits and Fair Use for Wikipedia Developers
Wikipedia's API is free to use, but strict rate limits ensure fair access for all developers. Learn how to stay within limits, avoid blocks, and use alternatives like data dumps for heavy usage.
Leona Whitcombe
Legal and Ethical Risks of Copying Wikipedia Text in News Articles
Copying Wikipedia text into news articles may seem harmless, but it carries real legal and ethical risks. Journalists who do this risk copyright violations, loss of credibility, and even lawsuits. Here's how to use Wikipedia safely-and why you shouldn't treat it as a source.
