This is the legal section regarding the basics of The Morris Musings. This is, without a doubt, the least fun portion of the Musings, but an essential component.
Copyright & Ownership
© 2026 Addison M, operating as The Morris Musings. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated below.
All content published on this website and across associated platforms — including but not limited to written works, short stories, novellas, serialized fiction, illustrations, artwork, character designs, creature designs, game systems, rule sets, stat blocks, maps, audio recordings, video content, and all other creative material — is the original work of and sole intellectual property of Addison Morris / The Morris Musings.
This content has been published on the dates indicated on each work and this website serves as a public record of authorship and original publication.
Fiction Disclaimer
All works of fiction published on this website and across associated platforms — including but not limited to the Kern The Cursed series, The Unperson Protocols series, and all other creative works under The Morris Musings — are entirely products of the author’s imagination.
Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, organizations, institutions, events, incidents, or locales is entirely coincidental and unintentional. No character, entity, or event depicted in these works is based on, named after, or intended to represent any real person, organization, or occurrence.
Community Use & Permissions
The Morris Musings values its creative community. The following outlines what is and is not permitted regarding the use of the intellectual property published here.
What You May Do (No Permission Required)
- Share direct links to any content on this website or associated platforms.
- Create non-commercial fan content — including fan art, fan fiction, discussion, analysis, commentary, reviews, and educational references — provided that:
- The original work is clearly attributed to The Morris Musings.
- The fan content is clearly identified as unofficial and not created by or affiliated with The Morris Musings.
- The fan content is not sold, monetized, or used to generate revenue in any form.
- The fan content does not misrepresent the original work or its author.
What Requires Written Permission
- Any commercial use of the intellectual property, including but not limited to: merchandise, paid publications, commercial adaptations, or monetized content that incorporates original characters, settings, creatures, terminology, game systems, or visual designs.
- Reproduction or republication of the original content itself — in whole or in part — on any other platform, website, or medium. (Sharing links is always fine. Reposting the content is not.)
- Translations of original works.
- Use of original content in AI training datasets or generative AI applications.
What Is Not Permitted Under Any Circumstances
- Claiming authorship or ownership of any work published by The Morris Musings.
- Removing, obscuring, or altering copyright notices or attribution.
- Using any content in a manner that is defamatory, misleading, or harmful.
To request permission for any use not covered above, contact me.
A Note on Derivative Works & Future Licensing
The Morris Musings intends to develop formal community licensing frameworks as its creative properties grow — particularly in relation to tabletop gaming content and collaborative creative projects. These will be published here when available.
Until a formal community license is published for a specific property, the permissions outlined above apply.
Takedown Requests
If you believe that content hosted on this website infringes upon your copyright, or if you have encountered unauthorized use of The Morris Musings content elsewhere, please contact Addison@themorrismusings.com with relevant details.
Governing Law
This website and its contents are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Contact
For permissions, licensing inquiries, or legal notices: Contact
Modification
The Morris Musings reserves the right to update these terms as needed. Material changes will be noted with an updated revision date. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
First published: March 29, 2026 Last updated: April 3, 2026