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==Destinypedia contains copyrighted materials==
==Destinypedia contains copyrighted materials==
{{Main|Destinypedia:Copyright}}
{{Main|Destinypedia:Copyright}}
All materials held within Destinypedia are copyrighted by Activision, Bungie, and [[:Category:Companies|third parties]] that have a direct proximity of relationship with the ''Destiny'' franchise.
Materials used by Destinypedia are copyrighted by Activision, Bungie, and [[:Category:Companies|third parties]] that have a direct proximity of relationship with the ''Destiny'' franchise. Destinypedia asserts that its usage of any copyrighted materials constitutes as [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] under copyright law.


Material that is not copyrighted by Activision or by those in direct proximity of relationship with the ''Destiny'' franchise is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA).
Material that is not copyrighted by Activision or by those in direct proximity of relationship with the ''Destiny'' franchise is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA).
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==Destinypedia contains spoilers==
==Destinypedia contains spoilers==
{{Main|Destinypedia:Spoilers Policy}}
{{Main|Destinypedia:Spoiler Policy}}
Destinypedia maintains the policy of documenting '''all''' information about the ''Destiny'' universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though there is a "spoiler" warning for content of material that has not yet been released, it is by no means used ''every'' time spoilers are present. When using Destinypedia, 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 ''Destiny'' related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Destinypedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.'''
Destinypedia maintains the policy of documenting '''all''' information about the ''Destiny'' universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though there is a "spoiler" warning for content of material that has not yet been released, it is by no means used ''every'' time spoilers are present. When using Destinypedia, 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 ''Destiny'' related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Destinypedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.'''


==Destinypedia does not protect privacy==
==Destinypedia is not private==
{{Main|Destinypedia:Privacy Policy}}
{{Main|Destinypedia:Privacy Policy}}
Any information found on Destinypedia is not protected. The wiki format makes that impossible. Anything you put into an article or on a user page about yourself will be available to the public. In essence, you are '''publishing''' all information that you add when you edit a post.
All information found on Destinypedia is public, including anything you add to an article or on a user page about yourself. In essence, you are '''publishing''' all information that you add when interacting with the site.


At the same time, Destinypedia '''does not''' collect information about its users. Your IP address will be recorded only when you make an edit for the sake of attributing that edit to a specific user. Providing Destinypedia 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 Destinypedia anywhere.
Destinypedia '''does not''' require the collection of personal information from its users. Your IP address will be recorded only when you make an edit for the sake of attributing that edit to a specific user. Providing Destinypedia with your real name and/or e-mail address is '''optional'''. If you do not wish for any information about you to be made public, do not post it on Destinypedia anywhere.


==Destinypedia is not censored==
==Destinypedia is not censored==

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Destinypedia contains copyrighted materials

Main article: Destinypedia:Copyright

Materials used by Destinypedia are copyrighted by Activision, Bungie, and third parties that have a direct proximity of relationship with the Destiny franchise. Destinypedia asserts that its usage of any copyrighted materials constitutes as fair use under copyright law.

Material that is not copyrighted by Activision or by those in direct proximity of relationship with the Destiny franchise is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA).

By editing the wiki, you agree to license any text you add under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported). This text may be redistributed or adapted by the general public for any use as long as it is released under a similar license and the contributing authors are attributed. Our authors must agree to be credited through either a list of contributors or a link back to the original article, keeping in mind that the wiki logs all contributions.

Destinypedia contains spoilers

Main article: Destinypedia:Spoiler Policy

Destinypedia maintains the policy of documenting all information about the Destiny universe in an "omniscient" point of view. Though there is a "spoiler" warning for content of material that has not yet been released, it is by no means used every time spoilers are present. When using Destinypedia, 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 Destiny related storyline spoiled for you, it would be best if you did not use Destinypedia until you have finished playing or reading through the storyline.

Destinypedia is not private

Main article: Destinypedia:Privacy Policy

All information found on Destinypedia is public, including anything you add to an article or on a user page about yourself. In essence, you are publishing all information that you add when interacting with the site.

Destinypedia does not require the collection of personal information from its users. Your IP address will be recorded only when you make an edit for the sake of attributing that edit to a specific user. Providing Destinypedia with your real name and/or e-mail address is optional. If you do not wish for any information about you to be made public, do not post it on Destinypedia anywhere.

Destinypedia is not censored

Destinypedia is a wiki about the Destiny universe, including the upcoming Destiny games, which are expected to be rated "T" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. This means that Destinypedia's content is intended for audiences aged 13 and older. The content of Destinypedia's articles and images are therefore also intended for audiences 13 and older. Since the website does not censor information, it is best to use discretion when viewing Destinypedia's content.