Commons:Undeletion requests

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On this page, users can ask for a deleted page or file (hereafter, "file") to be restored. Users can comment on requests by leaving remarks such as keep deleted or undelete along with their reasoning.

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Finding out why a file was deleted

First, check the deletion log and find out why the file was deleted. Also use the What links here feature to see if there are any discussions linking to the deleted file. If you uploaded the file, see if there are any messages on your user talk page explaining the deletion. Secondly, please read the deletion policy, the project scope policy, and the licensing policy again to find out why the file might not be allowed on Commons.

If the reason given is not clear or you dispute it, you can contact the deleting administrator to ask them to explain or give them new evidence against the reason for deletion. You can also contact any other active administrator (perhaps one that speaks your native language)—most should be happy to help, and if a mistake had been made, rectify the situation.

Appealing a deletion

Deletions which are correct based on the current deletion, project scope and licensing policies will not be undone. Proposals to change the policies may be done on their talk pages.

If you believe the file in question was neither a copyright violation nor outside the current project scope:

• You may want to discuss with the administrator who deleted the file. You can ask the administrator for a detailed explanation or show evidence to support undeletion.
• If you do not wish to contact anyone directly, or if an individual administrator has declined undeletion, or if you want an opportunity for more people to participate in the discussion, you can request undeletion on this page.
• If the file was deleted for missing evidence of licensing permission from the copyright holder, please follow the procedure for submitting permission evidence. If you have already done that, there is no need to request undeletion here. If the submitted permission is in order, the file will be restored when the permission is processed. Please be patient, as this may take several weeks depending on the current workload and available volunteers.
• If some information is missing in the deleted image description, you may be asked some questions. It is generally expected that such questions are responded in the following 24 hours.

Temporary undeletion

Files may be temporarily undeleted either to assist an undeletion discussion of that file or to allow transfer to a project that permits fair use. Use the template {{Request temporary undeletion}} in the relevant undeletion request, and provide an explanation.

1. if the temporary undeletion is to assist discussion, explain why it would be useful for the discussion to undelete the file temporarily, or
2. if the temporary undeletion is to allow transfer to a fair use project, state which project you intend to transfer the file to and link to the project's fair use statement.

To assist discussion

Files may be temporarily undeleted to assist discussion if it is difficult for users to decide on whether an undeletion request should be granted without having access to the file. Where a description of the file or quotation from the file description page is sufficient, an administrator may provide this instead of granting the temporary undeletion request. Requests may be rejected if it is felt that the usefulness to the discussion is outweighed by other factors (such as restoring, even temporarily, files where there are substantial concerns relating to Commons:Photographs of identifiable people). Files temporarily undeleted to assist discussion will be deleted again after thirty days, or when the undeletion request is closed (whichever is sooner).

To allow transfer of fair use content to another project

Unlike English Wikipedia and a few other Wikimedia projects, Commons does not accept non-free content with reference to fair use provisions. If a deleted file meets the fair use requirements of another Wikimedia project, users can request temporary undeletion in order to transfer the file there. These requests can usually be handled speedily (without discussion). Files temporarily undeleted for transfer purposes will be deleted again after two days. When requesting temporary undeletion, please state which project you intend to transfer the file to and link to the project's fair use statement.

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Adding a request

First, ensure that you have attempted to find out why the file was deleted. Next, please read these instructions for how to write the request before proceeding to add it:

• Do not request undeletion of a file that has not been deleted.
• Do not post e-mail or telephone numbers to yourself or others.
• In the Subject: field, enter an appropriate subject. If you are requesting undeletion of a single file, a heading like [[:File:DeletedFile.jpg]] is advisable. (Remember the initial colon in the link.)
• Identify the file(s) for which you are requesting undeletion and provide image links (see above). If you don't know the exact name, give as much information as you can. Requests that fail to provide information about what is to be undeleted may be archived without further notice.
• State the reason(s) for the requested undeletion.
• Sign your request using four tilde characters (~~~~). If you have an account at Commons, log in first. If you were the one to upload the file in question, this can help administrators to identify it.

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Closing discussions

In general, discussions should be closed only by administrators.

Instructions for administrators

Use common sense. If, for example, a file was deleted for missing a source, and the requesting user is the photographer, the file can be undeleted without further discussion. If the user wishes to tag a file with a certain license, you can do that for them if you want to, or leave it to them to do it. However, it is important that you remove any speedy deletion templates from the file. In general, try to comply with the requests of well-intending users. Files can, for example, be undeleted for the requesting user to look at without the request itself having to be closed. The deleting administrator may undelete the file if compelled by the arguments or information provided. The deleting administrator may also participate in the discussion. The deleting administrator should, however, not close contentious requests as "Not done." When a debate is settled, close it with a remark such as "Not done" or "Undeleted" and add the template {{Udelh}} above the header and the template {{Udelf}} below your own comment. (The templates are short for "undelete header" and "footer.") Closed requests are automatically archived. When undeleting a file, reference the discussion (for example "Per https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commons:Undeletion_requests/Current_requests&oldid=nnnnnnnn#Heading"). Files temporarily undeleted for transfer purposes should be tagged with {{Temporarily undeleted|transfer=yes}}. This places them into Temporarily undeleted files, a subcategory of Candidates for deletion, and automatically nominates them for speedy deletion after two days. Files temporarily undeleted to assist discussion should be tagged with {{Temporarily undeleted}}. These are automatically nominated for speedy deletion after thirty days.

Archives

Closed undeletion debates are archived daily.

Current requests

File:Mojang Studios Logo.svg

Hi, This should be OK with {{PD-textlogo}}. See also File:Mojang Studios.jpg and Commons:Deletion requests/Files in Category:Mojang logos. Yann (talk) 12:42, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

In US - obviously. But in Sweden? Pinging @Josve05a, Natuur12, and Fitindia: - users who participated in DR. Any comments? Ankry (talk) 21:43, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

No strong opinion in favor of undeleting or keeping the files deleted. A file such as File:Mojang Logo.png would be above the threshold of originality in various jurisdictions such as the UK and the Netherlands, but I'm not familiar enough with Swedish copyright law to state wherever this is or isn't the case in Sweden. Jeg stoler på dig Josve. Natuur12 (talk) 22:00, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

FWIW, this is much simpler than the examples given on COM:Sweden, especially File:A6 logo.png. Yann (talk) 22:11, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

I converted the deletion of the file from a speedy tag to a "deletion discussion", given that I myself was unsure of the TOO status when I was patrolling the speedy category for clear copyvios. However, if I would have to give an opinion of this now, I'm leaning 50/50 on this, given the A6 logo mentioned above, however Swedish courts have historically acknowledged that even modest design choices can qualify for copyright protection, as long as they demonstrate a certain level of creative input. In the case of the Mojang logo, the deliberate arrangement and configuration of the notches (and clear distortion of the letters) appear to meet this criterion, thereby placing it above the threshold of originality as outlined by Swedish copyright law. The case of the "A6" logo, as described in the example, illustrates the determination that the specific design in question did not meet the threshold of originality for copyright protection. The decision was based on the logo's simplicity and lack of distinctive character, including the ordinary font and basic design elements that did not exhibit significant creative effort. Comparatively, the Mojang logo features specific design elements, namely the notches cut out from the letters, which are not typically found in standard fonts. This unique characteristic of the logo represents a deliberate creative decision, indicating a level of originality that surpasses the simplistic and common features of the "A6" logo. Additionally, the incorporation of distinctive design elements such as the notches contributes to the overall identity and branding of Mojang, serving as a recognizable and distinguishing feature of the company's visual representation (but that's touching more on Trademark than copyright, but still counts for something when it comes to "verkshöjd"). --Jonatan Svensson Glad (talk) 22:05, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Would you say that it would be wise to apply the COM:PCP in this case and keep the file deleted? Further, should this lead to the deletion of File:Mojang Studios.jpg (the same image, but JPEG) under both PCP and COM:G4? IceWelder [✉] 12:04, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Both files should be treated the same. I am however very unsure personally on advocating for either deletion or undeletion in this case. However, PCP is a core policy which should always take precedence in case we can't reach a clear determination to keep a file. --Jonatan Svensson Glad (talk) 17:24, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

In that case, I would again advocate for the file's deletion, as I did with my original G4 tagging that led to this discussion in the first place. Thank you for your insight. IceWelder [✉] 15:57, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

@Natuur12: "Stoler" is Norwegian, you Austrian fool. --Jonatan Svensson Glad (talk) 22:06, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

File:ROC Ministry of National Defense Seal.svg

Please restore the following pages:

• File:ROC Ministry of National Defense Seal.svg (edit · last · history · watch · unwatch · global usage · logs · purge · w · search · links · DR · del · undel · Delinker log)

Reason: This file had been deleted per this DR due to "Logos are not covered under {{PD-ROC-exempt}} or {{GWOIA}}" and then it was re-uploaded by User:人人生來平等.

However, according to the email response by the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office "故政府機關之部徽、署徽或局徽，如其形式係依法所制訂者，依著作權法第9條，不得為著作權之標的。" (English Machine Translation: "Therefore, the emblems of ministries, departments or bureaus of government agencies, if their forms are made in accordance with the law, shall not be the subject of copyright in accordance with Article 9 of the Copyright Law." ) Since this logo is the Seal of Ministry of National Defense, in my opinion, it is not copyrighted and is covered under {{PD-ROC-exempt}} . The previous delete decision should be overturned and the previous page history also need to be recovered. cc @Wcam, Mdaniels5757, and Ericliu1912: Thanks. SCP-2000 18:44, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

@SCP-2000: If the emblem is made in accordance with the law, such law needs to be specified. In the email you quote, the national flag is defined in 中華民國國徽國旗法第4條, and the Taipei City's seal is defined in 臺北市市徽市旗設置自治條例第4條. A seal/emblem/logo is only in the PD if it is based on a law. Wcam (talk) 19:16, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

OK, it is based on 《陸海空軍軍旗條例施行細則》第五條. Looks ok to keep. --Wcam (talk) 19:18, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

 Support. (And should recover all revision history altogether) —— Eric Liu_（Talk） 23:38, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

File:Portrait_de_Nicolas_&_Bruno.jpg

Bonjour, désolé je ne suis pas un spécialiste de wikipedia mais je ne comprends pas pourquoi la photo dont je suis l'auteur a été refusée sur la page de "Nicolas et Bruno" que j'actualise régulièrement.

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_et_Bruno

Je me suis sans doute trompé dans la définition de la licence. Je souhaite que cette photo soit libre de droit, dans le domaine public, sans restriction d'un quelconque copyright.

Parallèlement on m'a informé que ma photo a été utilisée sur le site Focus-cinema, mais à l'époque avec mon autorisation. >>>> Reason for the nomination: file under copyright (See https://www.focus-cinema.com/7741868/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-vampires-entre-toute-intimite-sortira-fin-octobre-en-france/)

Pouvez-vous m'aider et me donner la procédure pour que ma modification soit possible? Ou pouvez-vous le faire vous-même?

Merci d'avance pour votre aide! — Preceding unsigned comment added by FilmsChecker (talk • contribs) 15:40, 6 November 2023 (UTC) (UTC)

@FilmsChecker: Bonjour,

Avez-vous l'image originale ? Si oui, vous pourriez l'importer pour prouver que vous êtes bien le photographe. Si non, il faudra confirmer la licence par email en suivant la procédure à COM:VRT/fr. Cordialement, Yann (talk) 15:40, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Merci Yann pour votre réponse! Ça y est, je crois que ça a fonctionné!! Merci beaucoup. FilmsChecker (talk) 09:45, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

 Oppose The image as uploaded has a black border and appears in a number of places on the web. It is only 640px square. .     Jim . . . (Jameslwoodward) (talk to me) 13:47, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

 Question Isn't this resolution a standard for this camera model? Ankry (talk) 17:00, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

Aha -- I think you are probably right, but it does appear in a number of places without a free license. .     Jim . . . (Jameslwoodward) (talk to me) 23:18, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

Do any of those other places include the EXIF? The one I found does not. Carl Lindberg (talk) 00:32, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

File:Filip Kaczynski2023.jpg

Please restore the following pages:

• File:Filip Kaczynski2023.jpg

Piotrxh (talk) 18:59, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

@Piotrxh: I recently restored File:Filip Kaczyński 2023.jpg as a VRT member said it had permission. All they need to do now is just add the VRT permission itself. @Polimerek: Abzeronow (talk) 19:23, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

The undeletion discussion in the following section is now closed. Please do not make any edits to this archive.

File:Praise_Ukachukwu_Mba_(Privay_Cee)_close_image.jpg

This is an important image of a popular figure in Nigeria which is used in his wiki pages — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rotaltyblogspot (talk • contribs) 13:49, 15 November 2023‎ (UTC)

• Signing your posts is required on talk pages and it is a Commons policy to sign your posts on deletion requests, undeletion requests, and noticeboards. To do so, simply add four tildes (~~~~) at the end of your comments. Your user name or IP address (if you are not logged in) and a timestamp will then automatically be added when you save your comment. Signing your comments helps people to find out who said something and provides them with a link to your user/talk page (for further discussion). Thank you.

 Oppose This was deleted as a personal image from a non-contributor. The subject may or may not meet our required standard of notability. However, the image appears in many places on the web without a free license, so we cannot restore it unless the photographer sends a free license using VRT. .     Jim . . . (Jameslwoodward) (talk to me) 20:55, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

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 Not done: as per Jim. --Yann (talk) 20:24, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

The undeletion discussion in the following section is now closed. Please do not make any edits to this archive.

File:Flag of the Confederate States of America (1861–1863).svg

Deleted by mistake? – Illegitimate Barrister (talk • contribs), 03:47, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Ping @Holly Cheng: Thuresson (talk) 05:11, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

 Support the file seems to be deleted by mistake when closing Commons:Deletion_requests/File:AozI_I-em1c.jpg. The file File:AozI_I-em1c.jpg was meant to be deleted as a duplicate of the file under this undeletion request, but instead both files were deleted. Günther Frager (talk) 08:52, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Yeah, using the delete gadget, I must have clicked the [qd] link for this file by accident. —holly {chat} 17:05, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

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 Done: by AntiCompositeNumber. --Yann (talk) 15:33, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

File:寛平写真.jpg

The file is my ancestor's picture(Grand grand grand father's) I have the right to use it. That is the only picture in the world.

--TomoakiKasuga (talk) 06:09, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

This is my ancestor's picture.(Grand grand grand father's) I have the right to use it. It is in my home and the only one in the world.

@TomoakiKasuga: How old is this? When was this picture taken? Yann (talk) 10:12, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

 Support Would qualify as {{PD-Japan-oldphoto}}. This looks like a Meiji era photograph. Abzeronow (talk) 17:25, 16 November 2023 (UTC)