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===Wikipedia's notices=== |
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''This page has our [[wikt:disclaimer|disclaimer]] notice in simple language, so that it can be understood by more people.''<br> |
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''For our official legal version, please see the [[:en:Wikipedia:General Disclaimer|the English-language Wikipedia]].'' |
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<div style="text-align: center; font-size: x-large; padding: 1em;">WIKIPEDIA DOES NOT CLAIM TO BE CORRECT</div> |
<div style="text-align: center; font-size: x-large; padding: 1em;">WIKIPEDIA DOES NOT CLAIM TO BE CORRECT</div> |
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Wikipedia is an encyclopedia on the internet that is edited by anyone who wants to help. The way it works means that anyone with who can view the internet can change what is written. When you read Wikipedia, you should remember that we cannot make sure that our information is checked by people who can make it complete, accurate or reliable. |
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That does not mean that there is not useful, correct information in Wikipedia; there is lots. However, '''Wikipedia cannot make sure the information here is correct.''' Any article may have been changed or vandalized by someone who thinks they know what is correct, but is not aware of the current facts of the topics they are writing about. |
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=== Reliablility === |
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You will find a lot of useful and correct information at ''Wikipedia'', but '''Wikipedia CANNOT promise that all of the information here is correct.''' For example, an article can be changed at any time by someone who does not agree with what it says. We watch for changes in articles, and try our best to make sure that any changes improve an article, but we CANNOT PROMISE that we will spot them right away. |
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=== No formal peer review === |
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We are working on ways to select and highlight reliable versions of articles. Our active community of editors uses tools such as the [[Special:Recentchanges]] and [[Special:Newpages]] feeds to monitor new and changing content. However, Wikipedia is not uniformly peer reviewed; while readers may correct errors or engage in casual [[Wikipedia:Peer review|peer review]], they have no legal duty to do so and thus all information read here is without any implied warranty of fitness for any purpose or use whatsoever. Even articles that have been vetted by informal peer review or [[Wikipedia:Very good articles|''very good article'']] processes may later have been edited inappropriately, just before you view them. |
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All work on ''Wikipedia'' is done by volunteers (people who are not paid to do that). All material is given freely by people who want to give it. Any user can edit, change or remove text and pictures at any time. ''Wikipedia'' does not, cannot, and will not accept any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the material here or how it is used, except to ask that any material which is donated follow the [[GNU Free Documentation License]] rules. |
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=== No contract; limited license === |
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Please make sure that you understand that |
Please make sure that you understand that the information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site, the owners of the servers upon which it is housed, the individual Wikipedia contributors, any project administrators, sysops or anyone else who is in ''any way connected'' with this project or sister projects subject to your claims against them directly. You are being granted a limited license to copy anything from this site; it does not create or imply any contractual or extracontractual liability on the part of Wikipedia or any of its agents, members, organizers or other users. |
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There is '''no agreement or understanding between you and Wikipedia''' regarding your use or modification of this information beyond the [[GNU Free Documentation License]] (GFDL); neither is anyone at Wikipedia responsible should someone change, edit, modify or remove any information that you may post on Wikipedia or any of its associated projects. |
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''Wikipedia'' does not believe in breaking the law but it could be illegal for you to read or edit some pages in your country. This information is stored on a server in the [[United States|United States of America]]. ''Wikipedia'' is protected by the laws of the United States Constitution's First Amendment and the [[:en:Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] of the United Nations. '''The laws in your country might not give you the same rights.''' |
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Any of the trademarks, service marks, collective marks, design rights or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of the Wikipedia encyclopedia are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these Wikipedia articles under the GFDL licensing scheme. Unless otherwise stated Wikipedia and Wikimedia sites are neither endorsed nor affiliated with any of the holders of any such rights and as such Wikipedia cannot grant any rights to use any otherwise protected materials. Your use of any such or similar incorporeal property is at your own risk. |
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If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, risk management) please talk to a someone who is trained or licensed in that area. Read [[:en:Wikipedia:Risk disclaimer]], [[:en:Wikipedia:Medical disclaimer]], and [[:en:Wikipedia:Legal disclaimer]] for specific disclaimers. |
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=== Personality rights === |
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''Wikipedia'' is not uniformly peer reviewed; while readers may correct errors or remove erroneous suggestions they have no legal duty to do so and thus all information read here is without any implied warranty of fitness for any purpose or use whatsoever.''' |
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Wikipedia contains material which may portray an identifiable person who is alive or deceased recently. The use of images of living or recently deceased individuals is, in some jurisdictions, restricted by laws pertaining to [[personality rights]], independent from their copyright status. Before using these types of content, please ensure that you have the right to use it under the laws which apply in the circumstances of your intended use. ''You are solely responsible for ensuring that you do not infringe someone else's personality rights.'' |
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=== Jurisdiction and legality of content === |
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Publication of information found in Wikipedia may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The Wikipedia database is stored on a server in the State of [[Florida]] in the [[United States of America]], and is maintained in reference to the protections afforded under local and federal law. Laws in your country or jurisdiction may not protect or allow the same kinds of speech or distribution. Wikipedia does not encourage the violation of any laws; and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein. |
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=== Not professional advice === |
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If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial, or risk management) please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area. |
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Revision as of 23:26, 11 June 2008
Wikipedia's notices
We may be wrong –
Use at your own risk –
We are not doctors –
We can't help with law –
You may disagree with what we include
This page has our disclaimer notice in simple language, so that it can be understood by more people.
For our official legal version, please see the English-language Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is an encyclopedia on the internet that is edited by anyone who wants to help. The way it works means that anyone with who can view the internet can change what is written. When you read Wikipedia, you should remember that we cannot make sure that our information is checked by people who can make it complete, accurate or reliable.
That does not mean that there is not useful, correct information in Wikipedia; there is lots. However, Wikipedia cannot make sure the information here is correct. Any article may have been changed or vandalized by someone who thinks they know what is correct, but is not aware of the current facts of the topics they are writing about.
No formal peer review
We are working on ways to select and highlight reliable versions of articles. Our active community of editors uses tools such as the Special:Recentchanges and Special:Newpages feeds to monitor new and changing content. However, Wikipedia is not uniformly peer reviewed; while readers may correct errors or engage in casual peer review, they have no legal duty to do so and thus all information read here is without any implied warranty of fitness for any purpose or use whatsoever. Even articles that have been vetted by informal peer review or very good article processes may later have been edited inappropriately, just before you view them.
None of the contributors, sponsors, administrators, or anyone else connected with Wikipedia in any way whatsoever can be responsible for the appearance of any inaccurate or libelous information or for your use of the information contained in or linked from these web pages.
No contract; limited license
Please make sure that you understand that the information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site, the owners of the servers upon which it is housed, the individual Wikipedia contributors, any project administrators, sysops or anyone else who is in any way connected with this project or sister projects subject to your claims against them directly. You are being granted a limited license to copy anything from this site; it does not create or imply any contractual or extracontractual liability on the part of Wikipedia or any of its agents, members, organizers or other users.
There is no agreement or understanding between you and Wikipedia regarding your use or modification of this information beyond the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL); neither is anyone at Wikipedia responsible should someone change, edit, modify or remove any information that you may post on Wikipedia or any of its associated projects.
Trademarks
Any of the trademarks, service marks, collective marks, design rights or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in the articles of the Wikipedia encyclopedia are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these Wikipedia articles under the GFDL licensing scheme. Unless otherwise stated Wikipedia and Wikimedia sites are neither endorsed nor affiliated with any of the holders of any such rights and as such Wikipedia cannot grant any rights to use any otherwise protected materials. Your use of any such or similar incorporeal property is at your own risk.
Personality rights
Wikipedia contains material which may portray an identifiable person who is alive or deceased recently. The use of images of living or recently deceased individuals is, in some jurisdictions, restricted by laws pertaining to personality rights, independent from their copyright status. Before using these types of content, please ensure that you have the right to use it under the laws which apply in the circumstances of your intended use. You are solely responsible for ensuring that you do not infringe someone else's personality rights.
Jurisdiction and legality of content
Publication of information found in Wikipedia may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The Wikipedia database is stored on a server in the State of Florida in the United States of America, and is maintained in reference to the protections afforded under local and federal law. Laws in your country or jurisdiction may not protect or allow the same kinds of speech or distribution. Wikipedia does not encourage the violation of any laws; and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.
Not professional advice
If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial, or risk management) please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
Thank you for reading this; we hope you enjoy your time at Simple English Wikipedia.