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=== Images of persons === | === Images of persons === | ||
The FamilySearch Wiki is not intended for storage of biographical images or details on specific family members, ancestors, or family groups. Images of individuals and/or families are only allowed in the following instances, while following the ownership and copyright guidelines.<br> | |||
The FamilySearch Wiki is not intended for storage of biographical images or details on specific family members, ancestors, or family groups. Images of individuals and/or families are only allowed in the following instances, while following the ownership and copyright guidelines. | ''Guidelines include:''<br> | ||
#Living individuals should not be included in any images. | #Living individuals should not be included in any images. | ||
#*Exceptions are: <br> | #*Exceptions are: <br> | ||
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#*If living individuals are included: | #*If living individuals are included: | ||
#::1)Approval must be obtained from every person in the picture to post the picture publicly on the Wiki. If any of the individuals in the photo request that it be taken down, it will be removed from the site. | #::1)Approval must be obtained from every person in the picture to post the picture publicly on the Wiki. If any of the individuals in the photo request that it be taken down, it will be removed from the site. | ||
#Images of celebrities, government leaders, or high-profile individuals are forbidden. | #Images of celebrities, government leaders, or high-profile individuals are forbidden. | ||
#Images containing deceased individuals should only be added when the image contributes to the content of a page. For example, in an article that discusses the importance of hospital records for genealogical research, it may be appropriate to include an image of a doctor or group of nurses in a hospital. On a page discussing military records, it may be appropriate to include a photograph of a soldier or soldiers who are no longer living. | #Images containing deceased individuals should only be added when the image contributes to the content of a page. For example, in an article that discusses the importance of hospital records for genealogical research, it may be appropriate to include an image of a doctor or group of nurses in a hospital. On a page discussing military records, it may be appropriate to include a photograph of a soldier or soldiers who are no longer living. | ||
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== Documentation == | == Documentation == | ||
All images uploaded to the Wiki are required to be documented, so that all users can see where the image came from (source), who created it (author) and under what permission (license) they have allowed it to be used | All images uploaded to the Wiki are required to be documented, so that all users can see where the image came from (source), who created it (author) and under what permission (license) they have allowed it to be used. | ||
== Procedures for Image Approval == | == Procedures for Image Approval == | ||
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