Wookieepedia:What Wookieepedia is not
This page aims to dispel prevalent misunderstandings surrounding Wookieepedia to clarify the operational mechanics of this wiki.
What Wookieepedia is not
Wookieepedia is not an official site
Wookieepedia has absolutely no affiliation with, and receives no endorsement from, Lucasfilm Ltd. or The Walt Disney Company, the holders of the Star Wars franchise's intellectual property. Instead, the site operates as a volunteer-driven online encyclopedia, dedicated to the universe of Star Wars. The information presented here should never be regarded as official or conclusive. Articles may suffer from incompleteness, inaccuracies, or a failure to reflect the most current state of Star Wars canon. Therefore, readers should be cautious about treating our articles as the definitive source. While we are committed to striving for the highest possible level of accuracy and comprehensiveness in our Star Wars information, we cannot achieve the authoritative status of the original source materials.
Wookieepedia is not owned by any one user
The entire community collectively holds ownership of this wiki, and the website's hosting is provided by the Fandom platform, with ownership belonging to Fandom, Inc.. Consult the Copyrights page and Fandom's Licensing page for further information.
Wookieepedia is not an independent entity
Wookieepedia collaborates with Fandom staff to enhance the quality of our site. All Wookieepedia users are obligated to adhere to Wookieepedia policies and respect community consensus, in addition to complying with Fandom's regulations, such as the Fandom Terms of Use. This does not diminish the responsibilities of Fandom staff who also hold elected positions on Wookieepedia, as all users must adhere to both local site policies and Fandom policies.
Wookieepedia is not Wikipedia
Our practices, policies, and standards for articles differ significantly from those employed by Wikipedia; refer to Wookieepedia:Policies for a more detailed comparison. In contrast to Wikipedia, which does not host articles on "minor" Star Wars topics like Denuhi-Eight or Myomaran, we permit such articles here, in accordance with our Notability policy. Generally, any article that provides information about a canonical character, location, or object within the Star Wars galaxy is considered appropriate for inclusion on Wookieepedia.
Wookieepedia is not the place for fan fiction
Wookieepedia exclusively hosts official Star Wars content. Any material identified as fan fiction ("fanon") will be promptly removed, along with speculation and improperly attributed information. The Star Wars Fanon Wiki exists as a separate wiki, exclusively accepting fan-created content. While it also operates on the Fandom platform, it is a distinct community with its own set of policies and guidelines. Rare exceptions, such as the Book of Imperial Shuttle Plans: Cygnus Spaceworks, are subject to the Notability of fan projects policy and are confined to discussing the fan project's influence on Star Wars canon and the fan base; Wookieepedia does not aim to document specific elements within fan fiction.
Wookieepedia is not a battleground
Do not disrupt Wookieepedia with the intention of proving a point. This platform is not designed for engaging in arguments about personal opinions concerning Star Wars media, or broader social or political issues. Always maintain a civil and respectful demeanor, and refrain from engaging in personal attacks.
Wookieepedia is not a free host or webpage provider
Remember that your user page is intended to provide some background about yourself and to facilitate the organization of your contributions to Wookieepedia. Feel free to personalize your user page, but it should not be the primary focus of your contributions to Wookieepedia. Consult the User page and profile policy for additional details.