Intellectual Property and Licensing Statement for Affinity Zones

Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Australia)

This statement serves as a formal declaration of ownership and exclusive rights pertaining to the intellectual property known as "Affinity Zones."

Ownership:

James Leon Kendrick (hereinafter "the Owner") is the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights associated with "Affinity Zones." This includes, but is not limited to, the core philosophy, the four phenotype indicators of dopamine-serotonin (specifically designated as SS, SD, DS, and DD), all algorithms, patterns, systems, designations, and all interpretive models, teachings, and derivative works pertaining to or arising from the Affinity Zones system.

Copyright:

The Affinity Zones system, including its methodologies, patterns, designations, and all associated interpretive models, is officially copyrighted by James Leon Kendrick in Australia, effective June 20, 2025. All rights reserved.

Permitted Use (Knowledge Sharing):

The Owner permits the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and understanding gained from the Affinity Zones philosophy by virtue of the information made available on the official website TheNeuMe.com and through other authorized online and real-world platforms where this content is explicitly presented by or with permission from the Owner. This permission is granted for the purpose of personal understanding, education, and the fostering of improved human connection and well-being, as outlined in the provided materials.

Licensing Requirements (Monetary Compensation for Commercial Use/Integration):

Any and all commercial use, integration, adaptation, or application of the Affinity Zones algorithms, patterns, systems, and designations (including SS, SD, DS, and DD phenotypes, and their interpretive models) through technology (including software, applications, AI models, or digital platforms) or any other means intended for commercial purposes, revenue generation, or widespread public distribution, must be undertaken by virtue of a binding, explicit license agreement with the Owner, James Leon Kendrick. Such licenses will include, but are not limited to, provisions for monetary compensation for the use of this proprietary intellectual property.

Enforcement and Legal Penalties:

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, adaptation, or exploitation of the Affinity Zones intellectual property, including its algorithms, patterns, systems, and designations, without proper attribution to James Leon Kendrick and without a valid, binding license where required, constitutes an infringement of the Owner's exclusive rights. Failure to credit the Owner or any attempt to use this intellectual property as one's own without obtaining the necessary licensed permissions will make the infringing party liable to full legal penalties, including civil damages, injunctive relief, and all applicable legal costs, as permitted by Australian and international copyright law.

This statement serves as formal notice of the Owner's exclusive rights and the terms of use for the Affinity Zones intellectual property.