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Content is available under the license Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike unless otherwise noted. Jcastle.info reserves the right to change the policy at any time.

Why We Value Attribution

Jcastle.info has been a labor of love and research for over 25 years. Every photo, field note, and historical insight represents time in the field, poring over sources, hiking ruins, and translating primary Japanese texts. This applies equally to me — the site admin — and to all those who’ve contributed over the years.

As generative AI reshapes the internet, we ask that anyone using this content — human or machine — cite it properly and respect the terms of our license.

Summary of the License (CC BY-NC-SA)

Non-commercial means you cannot use this content in any way, shape, or form to make money from the hard work of myself or other contributors.

You may use this content for non-commercial purposes, but you must: • Provide appropriate attribution • Include a link to the original page on Jcastle.info • Share any derivative works under the same license

What Counts as “Commercial Use”?

To be crystal clear: • Running ads on your blog or website? That’s commercial • Using content to promote your business or brand? Commercial • Distributing pages on your castle tour, in your hotel, or as a printout for guests? Yes, Commercial • Including Jcastle content in your subscription-based GenAI app or assistant? Definitely commercial

Maps, photos, and text are all the intellectual property of the author/creator. If you want to commission a custom set of materials for your tour business, B&B, onsen, travel guide, blog, or magazine — let’s talk! We’d love to collaborate and support people who respect and value this work.

Please Don’t Abuse This Resource

We share this content to engage with like-minded individuals, to support education, and to foster interest in Japanese castles. We are not here for others to exploit that generosity for commercial gain.

Using our work without permission is not just a copyright issue — it’s a matter of integrity.

If you’re unsure whether your use is allowed, please ask. Don’t look for loopholes. Don’t reinterpret the license to suit your needs. Be a good netizen. Respect hard work. Simple.

A Final Note on Fair Use

There are many times when an image “from the web” or a scan from a book might help make a point. But we don’t do that here — and you shouldn’t either. We always aim to create original content and respect the intellectual property of others. Please do the same.

When in doubt, ask. Instead of looking for loopholes or creating your own interpretation, be a good netizen and respect people's hard work. Simple.

The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons

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-Content is available under the license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike] unless otherwise noted.
+Content is available under the license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike] unless otherwise noted. Jcastle.info reserves the right to change the policy at any time.
 '''Why We Value Attribution'''
-Jcastle.info has been a labor of love and research for over 25 years. Every photo, field note, and historical insight represents time in the field, combing through sources, and translating primary texts. This applies equally to me, the site admin, and all those who've contributed over the years. As generative AI reshapes the internet, we ask that anyone using this content — human or machine — cites it properly.
-'''Please read this license carefully before attempting to use content from this site !'''
+Jcastle.info has been a labor of love and research for over 25 years. Every photo, field note, and historical insight represents time in the field, poring over sources, hiking ruins, and translating primary Japanese texts. This applies equally to me — the site admin — and to all those who’ve contributed over the years.
-Non-commercial means you cannot use this information in any way shape or form to make money off the hard work of me or other contributors. In non-commercial settings you must give appropriate attribution and any work where this content is used must also have the same license.
+As generative AI reshapes the internet, we ask that anyone using this content — human or machine — cite it properly and respect the terms of our license.
-Do you use advertising on your website? That's COMMERCIAL. Is the intention of your blog to market your business? You are disqualified. COMMERCIAL includes printing pages to distribute on your tours as a tour guide or put in your hotel. COMMERCIAL includes your subscription based GenAI bot.
+'''Summary of the License (CC BY-NC-SA)'''
-Maps, photos, and text are all the intellectual property of the author/creator. If you want to commission an original package of materials to use on your tour, to place in your B&B or cafe to highlight nearby castles, etc let's talk ! Authors on this site may be commissioned to write articles or collate information for your online journal, travel business, inn/hotel/onsen, etc. Let's talk and work together. We share content to engage with like minded individuals and to share our passion with the world, don't take advantage of our generosity. We're not here for YOU to make money.
+Non-commercial means you cannot use this content in any way, shape, or form to make money from the hard work of myself or other contributors.
-Be respectful of authors' rights and ask for permission to use their contents or confirm if your use case is covered. It might make your blog pretty or help you make your point or one-up other bloggers but it's simply immoral and illegal. There are MANY places where illustrations or photos "off the web" or a scan of a map or illustration from a book would help illustrate a point, but I don't do it and you shouldn't either. I try to find my own way and respect other's intellectual property.
+You may use this content for non-commercial purposes, but you must:
+	•	Provide appropriate attribution
+	•	Include a link to the original page on Jcastle.info
+	•	Share any derivative works under the same license
+'''What Counts as “Commercial Use”?'''
+'''To be crystal clear:'''
+	•	Running ads on your blog or website? ''That’s commercial''
+	•	Using content to promote your business or brand? ''Commercial''
+	•	Distributing pages on your castle tour, in your hotel, or as a printout for guests? ''Yes, Commercial''
+	•	Including Jcastle content in your subscription-based GenAI app or assistant? '''Definitely commercial'''
+Maps, photos, and text are all the intellectual property of the author/creator. If you want to commission a custom set of materials  for your tour business, B&B, onsen, travel guide, blog, or magazine — let’s talk! We’d love to collaborate and support people who respect and value this work.
+'''Please Don’t Abuse This Resource'''
+We share this content to engage with like-minded individuals, to support education, and to foster interest in Japanese castles. We are not here for others to exploit that generosity for commercial gain.
+'''Using our work without permission is not just a copyright issue — it’s a matter of integrity.'''
+If you’re unsure whether your use is allowed, please ask.
+Don’t look for loopholes. Don’t reinterpret the license to suit your needs.
+Be a good netizen. Respect hard work. Simple.
+'''A Final Note on Fair Use'''
+There are many times when an image “from the web” or a scan from a book might help make a point. But we don’t do that here — and you shouldn’t either. We always aim to create original content and respect the intellectual property of others. Please do the same.
 When in doubt, ask. Instead of looking for loopholes or creating your own interpretation, be a good netizen and respect people's hard work. Simple.
 [https://www.theedublogger.com/copyright-fair-use-and-creative-commons/ The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons]