Inkipedia:Policy/Rumors and leaks

As with most video games, Splatoon is subject to unconfirmed rumors and leaks. A rumor is a piece of unconfirmed information widely spread through word-of-mouth, while a leak is the premature revealing of a piece of information about a game without prior permission. Inkipedia has rules regarding how we cover these topics.

Leaks
A leak is classified content that has been stripped, stolen, or revealed without permission from the owner. For video games, a leak usually contains unannounced features and content.

Datamining is against most video game publishers' licensing agreement (including Nintendo's). Inkipedia does not condone leaking content and breaches of agreements. As a result, we do not cover leaked content that has surfaced through either datamining or an insider revealing information, until it has been confirmed as fake or announced/acknowledged by its owner.

Content that is accidentally leaked in an official capacity (such as Nintendo prematurely posting a social media post about an upcoming feature) is allowed to be covered.

Rumors
A rumor is an unconfirmed piece of information, particularly one that has spread widely through word-of-mouth. Rumors are sometimes confirmed to be true, but more often are fake.

Inkipedia covers rumors that have gained significant popularity within the Splatoon community, especially those that have been covered by a variety of sources (particularly reliable, established sources). Minor rumors that haven't gained significant coverage and discussion throughout the community should not be covered.

Live rumors may be covered as long as they are not sourced to illicit leaks (datamined content or an insider spilling information). Examples of valid rumors to include are rumors resulting from in-game hints, official social media posts, or theories.

Coverage
Rumors and leaks should be covered in our rumors and leaks article. Individual rumors and leaks should not have their own articles until they are confirmed and announced (if ever). If an item, character, or feature is later revealed, it may be mentioned in the article that the subject was first revealed as the result of a rumor or leak.