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Copyright and Intellectual Property Notice

Last Updated: January 17, 2026
All intellectual property associated with the PlasticCTO project and this Website (plasticthewhalekiller.com) is owned exclusively by Yerahmeel (@Yerahmeel33), the Doxxed Initial Contributor, unless otherwise explicitly stated. This includes, but is not limited to:

The domain name plasticthewhalekiller.com

Project name “$PLASTIC” (as used in this context), logo, visual designs, themes, graphics, text, and other branding elements created or owned by the Doxxed Initial Contributor

Any original content on the Website (e.g., text, images, videos, guides, unless sourced from third parties)

Ownership and Rights

The Doxxed Initial Contributor retains all copyrights, trademarks (pending or future registrations), trade dress, and other intellectual property rights worldwide. These assets are protected under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), trademark law (Lanham Act), international treaties (e.g., Berne Convention, Paris Convention), and applicable state and federal laws. No transfer of ownership occurs through community participation, holding $PLASTIC, or use of the Website.

Limited License to the Project

The Doxxed Initial Contributor grants a non-exclusive, revocable, royalty-free, limited license to the PlasticCTO community (post-CTO) to use the above IP solely for:

Non-commercial promotion of awareness about plastic pollution and environmental causes

Community-driven activities (e.g., sharing in X spaces, posts, or on-site content to support the Project’s mission)

This license does not include:

Commercial use without express written permission (e.g., third-party sales, monetized content, or revenue generation)

Modification, derivative works, or sublicensing

Use implying official endorsement, partnership, or affiliation beyond community support

Registration of similar trademarks, domains, or handles

The license may be revoked or modified at any time by the Doxxed Initial Contributor.

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or perform any IP without permission.

Use the Project name, logo, branding elements, or any related IP on merchandise, products, apparel, physical items, or digital goods for sale or revenue generation without express written permission from the Doxxed Initial Contributor.

Use the IP for illegal, defamatory, misleading, or harmful purposes (e.g., scams, unauthorized merch).

Any unauthorized use of the “$PLASTIC” name, logo, or branding for commercial purposes (including but not limited to merchandise) will be considered infringement and pursued to the fullest extent of the law, including civil actions for damages, injunctive relief, seizure/destruction of infringing goods, and recovery of legal fees. Violators are hereby put on notice that they may face legal action, cease-and-desist demands, and platform reports (e.g., Etsy, Redbubble, X, etc.) for takedowns.

DMCA Policy (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)

We respect copyright holders and comply with the DMCA. If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, submit a notice to:

Email: plasticthewhalekiller@gmail.com

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Your notice must include:

Your signature (electronic or physical)

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed infringed

Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (with URL/location)

Your contact information (address, phone, email)

A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized

A statement under penalty of perjury that information is accurate and you are authorized to act

We will respond expeditiously to valid notices, including removal or disabling access.

Counter-Notices

If content is removed and you believe it was a mistake, submit a counter-notice following DMCA requirements.

No Liability for Third-Party Infringement

We are not responsible for unauthorized use of our IP by community members, third parties, or users. Any such infringement is the responsibility of the infringer. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to pursue enforcement.

No Personal Liability Waiver

By using the Website or engaging with the Project, you agree that the Doxxed Initial Contributor shall not be liable for any claims arising from IP use, misuse, or enforcement. You waive any right to pursue claims against the Doxxed Initial Contributor personally related to intellectual property matters.

Governing Law: State of Arkansas, USA, with mandatory arbitration for disputes.

Contact: plasticthewhalekiller@gmail.com

If you do not agree with this notice, do not use or interact with any Project IP.