Usurpia

Terms of Service for Usurpian Awareness Substack

Effective Date: [March 26, 2025]

Welcome to the Usurpian Awareness Substack publication ("Service"), operated by Atotsm ("Publisher," "we," "us," or "our"). Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms
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2. Description of Service
The Service provides content, analysis, insights, and resources related to the "Usurpian Awareness" project, including explorations of the "Usurpia" concept, the "Zipcadia" framework, the "uGlossary," and related topics concerning systemic analysis of economic, social, cultural, and ethical issues, often developed with the collaborative assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Content may include articles, posts, newsletters, access to archives, and links to external resources (such as Gumroad).

3. Disclaimer – No Professional Advice
The content provided through the Service is for informational, educational, and analytical purposes only. It is based on the Publisher's research, analysis, and AI-assisted exploration. It does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, financial, investment, legal, tax, medical, or any other form of professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any decisions based on the information presented here. Your use of any information provided by the Service is solely at your own risk.

4. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on the Service—including text, graphics, logos, concepts (such as "Usurpia," "Zipcadia," "uGlossary" as presented), and the selection and arrangement thereof—is created by the Publisher in collaboration with AI tools and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• Open Use: You are free to access, read, reproduce, distribute, modify, and create derivative works from the content for personal or commercial use, provided you give clear attribution to "Usurpian Awareness by Atotsm" and, where possible, include a link back to the original content on the Service. This is not a requirement, but a request—I’d appreciate it if you’d credit my work and link to it so others can find it and I can continue creating.

• Sharing: Feel free to share excerpts or the entirety of the content, again with attribution if you’re willing. It’s my hope that this work spreads and inspires others.

• No Formal Restrictions: There’s no need for prior written permission to use or adapt the material, though I’d love to hear about what you do with it! Resources obtained through associated platforms (e.g., ZIP files from Gumroad) remain subject to the terms of those platforms.

• AI Collaboration: Much of this content was co-created with AI tools, and I’m excited for you to build on it however you see fit.

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• In any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

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6. Disclaimers of Warranties
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7. Limitation of Liability
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8. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account (unsubscribe), you may simply discontinue using the Service and use the unsubscribe link in emails.

9. Governing Law
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10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least [e.g., 15-30] days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

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