Posted by: That guy on Bnet
343 gave it to everybody.
Please refer all questions about anything Halo related to 343 studios website as:
Bungie is no longer managing the Halo Universe. While our Halo-related forums and stats remain available, be advised that "official" answers and support about the Halo Universe (past, present, or future) are not.
that may be what the "law" says, but it's obvious bulls**t because BUNGIE created the story BUNGIE did the work...not M$