 | This image of a simple structural formula is ineligible for copyright and therefore in the Public domain, because it consists entirely of individual words, simple geometric shapes, and information that is common property, and contains no original authorship. |  |
This 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:
| General | |
|---|---|
| {{PD-ineligible}} | Use when there are no better options. This is a very general that just says the image fails to pass the threshold of originality and does not qualify for copyright protection. |
| {{PD-ineligible-USonly}} | Same as above, except when the image is believed to be below the threshold of originality in the United States but not its home country. |
| More specialized | |
| {{PD-simple}} | Use when:
Don't be deceived by its name! |
| {{PD-textlogo}} | Use when:
Use {{Trademark}} along with it, when applicable. |
| Very specialized | |
| {{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. |
TemplateData
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TemplateData for PD-chem
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