: Re: How to license my translation to be published under my copyright? I am planning to translate a paper and distribute it with my name as translator with a license that permits free redistribution

@Jennifer354

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Sorry, either I didn't read closely enough, or you've added details.

In general, the original author has copyright everywhere. At least in the US, you aren't even allowed to publish a translation without the original copyright holder's permission, because only the copyright holder has the right to decide to publish or not.

Also, fair use isn't in play because translation is derivative. If you were writing a parody, or changing the characters and settings around in a novel, that would be transformative and allowed.

Translations count as republishing, so your question is answered at the end of the provided copyright statement: "to republish, to post on servers or to redistribute to lists, requires prior specific permission and/or a fee."

You just need to ask nicely, explain why you're doing this (expanding the reach of their work, helping science, whatever), explain you'll keep their copyright clause, and get permission to "publish" the translation (with your translation attribution).

My original answer:

I recommend you examine the Creative Commons license and its options. It should address all of your concerns, including attribution.

Here is a handy license selection tool they provide.

As far as donations, you merely have to request it and provide a means, whether a Paypal address or one of several "tipping" services online.

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