User:Alexis Jazz/De minimis but really really simple
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This page is an essay; it contains the advice and/or opinions of one or more Commons contributors.
It is not a Commons policy or guideline, and editors are not obliged to follow it. Please update the page as needed, or discuss it on the talk page.
This page is an essay; it contains the advice and/or opinions of one or more Commons contributors.It is not a Commons policy or guideline, and editors are not obliged to follow it. Please update the page as needed, or discuss it on the talk page.
What is de minimis? De minimis is a Latin expression meaning about minimal things, normally in the locution de minimis non curat lex ("The law does not concern itself with trifles"). De minimis use of a copyrighted work is such a trivial use that the consent of the copyright owner is not required.
But when is something in an image de minimis? And when is it not?
Very simple, ask yourself: What does the image portray? Does the answer include the questioned element? Not DM.
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"Coffin of Mohsen Hojaji at his funeral" not "Unfree photo of Hojaji leaning against coffin" |
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"Airplane interior showing entertainment systems integrated in seats" not "Interesting car image and TV screenshots plane? what plane? I see no plane" |
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"Cool tractor" not "Breakfast All Day sign" |
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"Jennifer Runyon smiling" not "Cool poster behind Jennifer Runyon" |
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"Sportspeople with unfree trophy" (would have been okay if the trophy had been an unrelated Oscar that got lost in luggage in the background) |
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"Pikachus on Sakuragichō Station" (would have been okay if it had just been some random people wearing Pokemon shirts with no relation to Sakuragichō Station) |