Copyright (c) 2024-2025 Ryan Barbrick (Barbrick Design)
All Rights Reserved.

PROPRIETARY LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This repository and all its contents, including but not limited to source code, 
documentation, designs, algorithms, scripts, applications, and assets are the 
exclusive intellectual property of Ryan Barbrick, operating as Barbrick Design.

Creator: Ryan Barbrick
Contact: BarbrickDesign@gmail.com
AI Assistant: Merlin AI

PROTECTED WORKS

The following works in this repository are protected by copyright law and 
international treaty provisions:

1. All source code files (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, etc.)
2. All documentation and written content
3. All algorithms, methods, and technical implementations
4. All project concepts, designs, and architectures
5. All AI systems, agent frameworks, and autonomous systems
6. All branding, names, and associated assets
7. All database schemas and data structures
8. All API integrations and custom implementations

USAGE RESTRICTIONS

WITHOUT EXPLICIT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM RYAN BARBRICK, YOU MAY NOT:

1. Copy, reproduce, or distribute any code or content from this repository
2. Use any code, algorithms, or implementations for commercial purposes
3. Claim authorship or ownership of any work contained herein
4. Modify, adapt, or create derivative works without permission
5. Use any portion of this work in other projects or products
6. Remove or alter copyright notices, attributions, or this license
7. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any implementations
8. Transfer, sublicense, or sell rights to any content

LIMITED VIEWING LICENSE

Permission is hereby granted for the following LIMITED purposes only:

1. Viewing the repository and its contents for educational purposes
2. Running applications in a web browser for personal, non-commercial use
3. Studying implementations for learning purposes only
4. Providing feedback or reporting issues through official channels

This limited license does NOT grant permission to copy, modify, distribute, 
or use any code or content in any other project or context.

ATTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

Any authorized use (which requires explicit written permission) MUST include:

1. Clear attribution to Ryan Barbrick / Barbrick Design
2. Link to this repository: https://github.com/barbrickdesign/barbrickdesign.github.io
3. Copyright notice: "© 2024-2025 Ryan Barbrick. All Rights Reserved."
4. Acknowledgment of AI Assistant: "AI Assistant: Merlin AI"

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT

Any unauthorized use, copying, distribution, or modification of the works 
contained in this repository constitutes copyright infringement and will be 
subject to:

1. Immediate DMCA takedown requests
2. Legal action for damages and injunctive relief
3. Recovery of attorney fees and court costs
4. Reporting to relevant authorities

STOLEN WORK RECOVERY

This license is specifically designed to protect against theft of ideas, 
algorithms, and implementations. If you have used or distributed any work from 
this repository without explicit written permission, you are required to:

1. Immediately cease all use and distribution
2. Remove all copies and derivatives from all systems
3. Contact BarbrickDesign@gmail.com to negotiate licensing terms
4. Compensate for past unauthorized use at rates to be determined

NO WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL RYAN BARBRICK BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER 
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, 
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE 
SOFTWARE.

LICENSING INQUIRIES

For licensing inquiries, partnership opportunities, or to request permission 
for any use beyond the limited viewing license, contact:

Ryan Barbrick
Email: BarbrickDesign@gmail.com
Repository: https://github.com/barbrickdesign/barbrickdesign.github.io

GOVERNING LAW

This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws 
of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law 
provisions.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this license is found to be unenforceable or invalid, 
that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary 
so that this license shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This license constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect 
to the use of the works in this repository and supersedes all prior or 
contemporaneous understandings regarding such subject matter.

Last Updated: February 3, 2025