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Subject: Are certain bungie.net posts under copyright?

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P

I just wanted to enquire weather certain posts on bungie.net are under copyright?
By posts I mean the novels currently being written in gallery as well as others created by bungie.net users

[Edited on 08.11.2011 5:52 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 12:43 AM PDT

"Everything will be gone long before me. When the first living thing was born, I was here, waiting. When the last living thing dies, my job is finished. I'll put the chairs on the tables, turn out the lights and lock the universe behind me when I leave." -Shishka

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http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid32227

I think you will find the answers your looking for in the Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  • 08.11.2011 12:46 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: BLAIR223
I think you will find the answers your looking for in the Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy.


The Terms and conditions state:

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES:

All contents of the Bungie Web Sites are: Copyright © Bungie Inc. and/or its suppliers. All rights reserved.

TRADEMARKS. Bungie, Halo and/or other related products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Bungie Inc. or its suppliers. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

The example companies, organizations, products, people and events depicted herein are fictitious. No association with any real company, organization, product, person, or event is intended or should be inferred.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

This is in terms of Bungie.net and not of what users post, doesn't it, or does that last paragraph infer that it is?

[Edited on 08.11.2011 12:51 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 12:50 AM PDT

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* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
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Bungie does not claim ownership of the materials you provide to Bungie (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input or submit to any Bungie Web Site or its associated services (collectively "Submissions"), to the extent what you post does not include materials provided to you or otherwise owned by Bungie or its licensees. However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Submission you are granting Bungie, its affiliated companies and sublicensees permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission; and to publish your name in connection with your Submission.

Relevant section of the ToU

[Edited on 08.11.2011 12:52 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 12:51 AM PDT

The Forerunner, the Great Journey, and Heaven Theory

[Announcement Trailer] Halo: Forerunner

Posted by: Agustus
I lol'd at the absurd miscommunication that occurs whenever dibbs post something. Perhaps his brain is so highly evolved that he can no longer clearly communicate with lesser life forms, even among his own species.

I certainly hope you don't ask this question with the intention of taking other people's work and promoting it as your own.

  • 08.11.2011 12:52 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: spartakus14
Bungie does not claim ownership of the materials you provide to Bungie (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input or submit to any Bungie Web Site or its associated services (collectively "Submissions"), to the extent what you post does not include materials provided to you or otherwise owned by Bungie or its licensees. However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Submission you are granting Bungie, its affiliated companies and sublicensees permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission; and to publish your name in connection with your Submission.

Ok thank you for the conformation

  • 08.11.2011 12:52 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: dibbs089
I certainly hope you don't ask this question with the intention of taking other people's work and promoting it as your own.

Hell no, I would never do such an idiotic thing. I wish to know in case I do post a novel or image in the gallery

  • 08.11.2011 12:53 AM PDT

The Forerunner, the Great Journey, and Heaven Theory

[Announcement Trailer] Halo: Forerunner

Posted by: Agustus
I lol'd at the absurd miscommunication that occurs whenever dibbs post something. Perhaps his brain is so highly evolved that he can no longer clearly communicate with lesser life forms, even among his own species.

Unsubstantiated claims incoming...

From what I gather from copyright law (my knowledge just pertains to music but here I'm going to apply it to writing) if you publish a piece of writing anywhere (posting counts as publishing) you are automatically granted the right to reproduce and sell that work for a period of 28 years.

On B.net it seems that Bungie does have a right to republish anything you say on here (something you agree to by making your account) but must give you credit for the work. I don't think Bungie has the right to profit in any way from your submission, nor do they have the right to keep you from profiting from it at a later date. [/end speculation]

If I were you I would post what you have written (I have before; check out my sig); I'm sure you won't suffer any negative consequences as a result.

  • 08.11.2011 1:00 AM PDT

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Posted by: dibbs089
Unsubstantiated claims incoming...

From what I gather from copyright law (my knowledge just pertains to music but here I'm going to apply it to writing) if you publish a piece of writing anywhere (posting counts as publishing) you are automatically granted the right to reproduce and sell that work for a period of 28 years.

On B.net it seems that Bungie does have a right to republish anything you say on here (something you agree to by making your account) but must give you credit for the work. I don't think Bungie has the right to profit in any way from your submission, nor do they have the right to keep you from profiting from it at a later date. [/end speculation]

If I were you I would post what you have written (I have before; check out my sig); I'm sure you won't suffer any negative consequences as a result.


The Short Version

Bungie controls everything. You have no rights. Play nice, don't be a jerk.

Talking about rights on this forum is pointless. You agreed to the quoted statement when you made your account.

  • 08.11.2011 1:02 AM PDT

The Forerunner, the Great Journey, and Heaven Theory

[Announcement Trailer] Halo: Forerunner

Posted by: Agustus
I lol'd at the absurd miscommunication that occurs whenever dibbs post something. Perhaps his brain is so highly evolved that he can no longer clearly communicate with lesser life forms, even among his own species.

Posted by: spartakus14

Posted by: dibbs089
Unsubstantiated claims incoming...

From what I gather from copyright law (my knowledge just pertains to music but here I'm going to apply it to writing) if you publish a piece of writing anywhere (posting counts as publishing) you are automatically granted the right to reproduce and sell that work for a period of 28 years.

On B.net it seems that Bungie does have a right to republish anything you say on here (something you agree to by making your account) but must give you credit for the work. I don't think Bungie has the right to profit in any way from your submission, nor do they have the right to keep you from profiting from it at a later date. [/end speculation]

If I were you I would post what you have written (I have before; check out my sig); I'm sure you won't suffer any negative consequences as a result.


The Short Version

Bungie controls everything. You have no rights. Play nice, don't be a jerk.

Talking about rights on this forum is pointless. You agreed to the quoted statement when you made your account.
So simplistic it hurts.

If Bungie were to sell a piece of fan submitted material for profit without the consent of said fan, I'm almost positive they would be in a whole heap of legal trouble.

  • 08.11.2011 1:05 AM PDT

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Bungie.net is simply a platform for discussion. You own the opinion, they own the content.

I assume it is to "cover their ass". They wouldn't dare use this to screw a member because they will face bad PR.

[Edited on 08.11.2011 1:15 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 1:11 AM PDT

Official Town Drunk of Sandwichia. Nation of the Flood.
MBT - Impossible Just Happened
* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
* If you choke a Smurf, what color will it turn?

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Posted by: dibbs089
Posted by: spartakus14

Posted by: dibbs089
Unsubstantiated claims incoming...

From what I gather from copyright law (my knowledge just pertains to music but here I'm going to apply it to writing) if you publish a piece of writing anywhere (posting counts as publishing) you are automatically granted the right to reproduce and sell that work for a period of 28 years.

On B.net it seems that Bungie does have a right to republish anything you say on here (something you agree to by making your account) but must give you credit for the work. I don't think Bungie has the right to profit in any way from your submission, nor do they have the right to keep you from profiting from it at a later date. [/end speculation]

If I were you I would post what you have written (I have before; check out my sig); I'm sure you won't suffer any negative consequences as a result.


The Short Version

Bungie controls everything. You have no rights. Play nice, don't be a jerk.

Talking about rights on this forum is pointless. You agreed to the quoted statement when you made your account.
So simplistic it hurts.

If Bungie were to sell a piece of fan submitted material for profit without the consent of said fan, I'm almost positive they would be in a whole heap of legal trouble.


Nope, not at all. More stuff you agreed to in the ToU.

However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Submission you are granting Bungie, its affiliated companies and sublicensees permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission; and to publish your name in connection with your Submission.
No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your Submission, as provided herein.



[Edited on 08.11.2011 1:13 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 1:12 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P

Ok hence:

What you post is what you wish, and do not expect such content to be under copyright. Bungie are not liable if one steals another members work

  • 08.11.2011 1:16 AM PDT

Official Town Drunk of Sandwichia. Nation of the Flood.
MBT - Impossible Just Happened
* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
* If you choke a Smurf, what color will it turn?

XBOX User Space profile


Posted by: Zealot Tony
Ok hence:

What you post is what you wish, and do not expect such content to be under copyright. Bungie are not liable if one steals another members work


If another member does, not sure. That covers bungie if they use anything you post on these forums.



[Edited on 08.11.2011 1:27 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 1:25 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: spartakus14

Posted by: Zealot Tony
Ok hence:

What you post is what you wish, and do not expect such content to be under copyright. Bungie are not liable if one steals another members work


If another member does, not sure. That covers bungie if they use anything you post on these forums.

Which is what my question is. Is it under copyright from other members? It is bound to be in the conditions somewhere...

  • 08.11.2011 1:26 AM PDT

Official Town Drunk of Sandwichia. Nation of the Flood.
MBT - Impossible Just Happened
* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
* If you choke a Smurf, what color will it turn?

XBOX User Space profile

I found it in the CoC
While we're on the subject of intellectual property, we'd like to remind you that plagiarism is strictly forbidden on the Bungie Web Sites. Do not claim authorship of anything you did not actually create yourself.

  • 08.11.2011 1:27 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: spartakus14
I found it in the CoC
While we're on the subject of intellectual property, we'd like to remind you that plagiarism is strictly forbidden on the Bungie Web Sites. Do not claim authorship of anything you did not actually create yourself.

Thanks for your time Spartakus14 :], and for the help. I could not find such a rule anywhere.

  • 08.11.2011 1:28 AM PDT

Official Town Drunk of Sandwichia. Nation of the Flood.
MBT - Impossible Just Happened
* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
* If you choke a Smurf, what color will it turn?

XBOX User Space profile


Posted by: Zealot Tony

Posted by: spartakus14
I found it in the CoC
While we're on the subject of intellectual property, we'd like to remind you that plagiarism is strictly forbidden on the Bungie Web Sites. Do not claim authorship of anything you did not actually create yourself.

Thanks for your time Spartakus14 :], and for the help. I could not find such a rule anywhere.

Bottom of website, right hand side. Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.

[Edited on 08.11.2011 1:32 AM PDT]

  • 08.11.2011 1:31 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: spartakus14

Posted by: Zealot Tony

Posted by: spartakus14
I found it in the CoC
While we're on the subject of intellectual property, we'd like to remind you that plagiarism is strictly forbidden on the Bungie Web Sites. Do not claim authorship of anything you did not actually create yourself.

Thanks for your time Spartakus14 :], and for the help. I could not find such a rule anywhere.

Bottom of website, right hand side. Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.

In all my time here I never noticed those hyperlinks. I used to access the CoC from Anchronos' thread. What I meant anyway was that I could not find the post you just put up, but that is irrelevant now. Thanks again

  • 08.11.2011 1:33 AM PDT

Official Town Drunk of Sandwichia. Nation of the Flood.
MBT - Impossible Just Happened
* How is it that "Fat Chance" and "Slim Chance" mean the same thing?
* If you choke a Smurf, what color will it turn?

XBOX User Space profile


Posted by: Zealot Tony

Posted by: spartakus14

Posted by: Zealot Tony

Posted by: spartakus14
I found it in the CoC
While we're on the subject of intellectual property, we'd like to remind you that plagiarism is strictly forbidden on the Bungie Web Sites. Do not claim authorship of anything you did not actually create yourself.

Thanks for your time Spartakus14 :], and for the help. I could not find such a rule anywhere.

Bottom of website, right hand side. Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.

In all my time here I never noticed those hyperlinks. I used to access the CoC from Anchronos' thread. What I meant anyway was that I could not find the post you just put up, but that is irrelevant now. Thanks again

It's under the "Render Unto Caesar" section.

But good talk everyone. Glad I could help. Smoke break time.

  • 08.11.2011 1:37 AM PDT