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=== | ===Halopedia contains copyrighted information=== | ||
All information held within the Halopedia is copyrighted by one of the following companies: | All information held within the Halopedia is copyrighted by one of the following companies: | ||
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Material that is not copyrighted by Microsoft or Halo is licensed to various authors, and is released under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Creative Commons Deed], which ensures that all information here can be used for commercial purposes. | Material that is not copyrighted by Microsoft or Halo is licensed to various authors, and is released under a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Creative Commons Deed], which ensures that all information here can be used for commercial purposes. | ||
=== | ===Halopedia contains spoilers=== | ||
Halopedia maintains the policy of documenting '''all''' information about the ''Halo'' universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though the "spoiler" warning is used in some articles, it is by no means used ''every'' time spoilers are present. When using Halopedia, you '''will''' find that every article contains as complete and thorough information as is possible. '''If you do not wish to have the details about any Halo related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Halopedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.''' | Halopedia maintains the policy of documenting '''all''' information about the ''Halo'' universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though the "spoiler" warning is used in some articles, it is by no means used ''every'' time spoilers are present. When using Halopedia, you '''will''' find that every article contains as complete and thorough information as is possible. '''If you do not wish to have the details about any Halo related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Halopedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.''' | ||
===Halopedia does not protect privacy=== | |||
Any information found on Halopedia is not protected. The wiki format makes that impossible. Anything you put into an article or on a user page about yourself will be avaliable to the public. Providing Halopedia with your real name and/or E-mail address is '''optional'''. If you do not wish for any information about you to be released, do not post it on Halopedia anywhere. | |||
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Revision as of 11:23, August 29, 2006
Halopedia contains copyrighted information
All information held within the Halopedia is copyrighted by one of the following companies:
- Microsoft Gaming Studios
- Bungie Studios
- Joyride Studios
- 4orty2wo Entertainment
- Del Rey Books
- Rooster Teeth Productions
- Gearbox Software
Material that is not copyrighted by Microsoft or Halo is licensed to various authors, and is released under a Creative Commons Deed, which ensures that all information here can be used for commercial purposes.
Halopedia contains spoilers
Halopedia maintains the policy of documenting all information about the Halo universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though the "spoiler" warning is used in some articles, it is by no means used every time spoilers are present. When using Halopedia, you will find that every article contains as complete and thorough information as is possible. If you do not wish to have the details about any Halo related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Halopedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.
Halopedia does not protect privacy
Any information found on Halopedia is not protected. The wiki format makes that impossible. Anything you put into an article or on a user page about yourself will be avaliable to the public. Providing Halopedia with your real name and/or E-mail address is optional. If you do not wish for any information about you to be released, do not post it on Halopedia anywhere.