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[edit] Licensing

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[edit] Fair use rationale

Non-free / fair use media rationale for Shimano
Description	Logo of Shimano.
Source	Copied from Shimano web site, and intellectual property owned by Shimano.
Article	Shimano
Portion used	Whole logo used to avoid misrepresenting brand image.
Low resolution?	Logo was selected in order to maintain the quality intended, without being unnecessarily high resolution.
Purpose of use	Identification and critical commentary in the Shimano article, a subject of public interest. The logo confirms to readers they have reached the correct article, and illustrates the intended branding message.
Replaceable?	Logo is protected by copyright and trademark, therefore a free use alternative won't exist.