Copyright and Content Protection

Effective Date: January 2025
Website: https://rwarnoldbooks.com
Owner: R. W. Arnold Books (R. W. Arnold)

1. Copyright Ownership

All materials on this Website—including written works, books, book excerpts, chapter drafts, articles, commentary, blogs, vlogs, videos, audio recordings, designs, graphics, logos, and promotional content—are the exclusive intellectual property of R. W. Arnold Books unless otherwise noted.

All rights are reserved under U.S. and international copyright law.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • The book Rioters, Liars, and Loons…Oh My

  • All manuscripts, drafts, notes, and unpublished writings

  • All blog articles and commentary

  • All video content, vlogs, and recorded materials

  • All images, graphics, branding, and promotional assets

  • The design, layout, and structure of this Website

No third party may copy, store, download, modify, distribute, sell, display, or reproduce any content from this Website without the express written consent of R. W. Arnold.

2. Prohibited Uses

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  • Copying or republishing Website text

  • Reusing book excerpts or manuscript material

  • Training AI systems using any content from this Website

  • Scraping or data-mining any page, article, or video

  • Uploading Website material to other sites or platforms

  • Claiming ownership or misrepresenting authorship

  • Using Website content in marketing or advertising

  • Making derivative works without permission

Violation of these rights may result in legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.

3. Book, Manuscript & Creative Work Protection

All creative works by R. W. Arnold—including full manuscripts, partial drafts, edited material, outlines, and future published or unpublished works—remain the sole property of the author.

No publisher, company, contractor, individual, or entity is granted any rights to publish, print, distribute, modify, sell, license, or store any portion of these works without a signed written agreement.

This includes:

  • Editing services

  • Marketing agencies

  • AI tools

  • Ghostwriters

  • Third-party platforms

  • Print-on-demand services

Use of materials without authorization is strictly prohibited.

4. Fair Use Exceptions

Limited excerpts may be used under standard “fair use” guidelines for the purposes of:

  • Academic commentary

  • Noncommercial review

  • Critique or analysis

However, fair use does NOT allow:

  • Reposting full sections

  • Creating derivative content

  • Using excerpts for training AI

  • Republishing content on blogs, social media, or websites

When in doubt, request permission.

5. Requests for Permission

To request usage rights, media permissions, or licensing agreements, contact:

📧 ronny@rwarnoldbooks.com

Include:

  • Your name

  • Organization (if applicable)

  • Intended use

  • Duration of use

  • Specific material requested

No rights are granted unless provided in writing.

6. Reporting Violations

If you believe any R. W. Arnold Books content has been used without permission or misappropriated online, please report it immediately to:

📧 ronny@rwarnoldbooks.com

All reports are taken seriously and will be acted upon promptly.

7. Legal Enforcement

R. W. Arnold Books reserves the right to pursue:

  • DMCA takedowns

  • Copyright claims

  • Legal damages

  • Injunctive relief

  • Platform removal requests

  • Cease and desist actions

Copyright violations will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law.

8. Updates to This Copyright Notice

We may update this Copyright page periodically. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised notice.