You are welcome to:

1. Share — copy and redistribute the copyrighted material in any medium or format, even commercially.

2. Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the copyrighted material, even commercially.

So long as you abide by the following:

3. No-Resale — Your commercial use must not involve the selling of the copyrighted material. Selling means providing to third parties, for a fee or other consideration (including without limitation fees for hosting, performing, exhibiting, or consulting/support services related to the material), a product or service whose value is derived from the content of the material.

4. Attribution — You must give appropriate credit by citing the author [Michael of St. Joseph] and the original title of the copyrighted material being shared or adapted. You must indicate if changes have been made to the material. You may not suggest the author has endorsed you or your work.

[Michael of St. Joseph], for himself, his heirs, representatives, and agents agree not to bring, file, claim, sue, or cause, assist, or permit to be brought, filed, or claimed any action, cause of action or proceeding regarding or in any way related to 1. Sharing or 2. Adapting the copyrighted material so long as 3. No-Resale and 4. Attribution are abided by. All uses not explicitly allowed are reserved by the copyright holder, including (but not limited to) copyright rights, moral rights (such as the right of integrity), publicity, privacy, and/or other similar personality rights, patent rights, and trademark rights.

All public works of [Michael of St. Joseph] are under this covenant unless otherwise stated.

The Share No-Resale Covenant (excluding the name "Michael of St. Joseph") is dedicated to the public domain via the Creative Commons Zero 1.0 Universal deed.

Share No-Resale Covenant (SNRC)

Question & Answer

What is the Share No-Resale Covenant?

It is a promise by me not to retaliate for the use of my copyrighted material in the above described ways under the above described terms. It is not a license. It is a simple promise. If you wish to sell my work, or adaptations of my work, feel free to reach out to me directly. Or if there's any other use you wish to have for my work that is not allowed here, please reach out to me. This is the simplest, most clear way I have found to empower you and encourage a more open standard for art in the digital age.

Why did you make the Share No-Resale Covenant?

I believe it is the best and most honest balance of public good and private gain. The common modern argument in favor of intellectual property is that copying is the same as stealing. This is, categorically, not true. However, intellectual works have value and creators should be permitted the fruits of their labor. It is my belief that enabling redistribution and adaptation will have greater benefits for all parties involved. This covenant allows creators to exclusively sell and "own" the rights to their work while permitting others the natural right of sharing and inspiration.

I want to use the Share No-Resale Covenant, how should I do that?

You should consult with legal counsel if you have any questions, concerns, or doubts about content sharing decisions. Nothing I have written should be construed as advice or as creating a legally binding relationship. That being said, to change who the covenant is being used for, simply replace my underlined name in the brackets [ ] above with your name or your company name. You are free to change the wording in any way that suits your purposes.