Legal & Ethical Use Policy

 

Effective Date: April, 18, 2026

 

This page outlines the legal protections, ethical standards, and conditions governing the use of content on Psychedelic Ethics Review. By accessing this site, you acknowledge and agree to the following.

 

 

1. Purpose and Good Faith Statement

 

This site is published in good faith and in the public interest. Its purpose is to explore ethical, safety, and accountability issues within psychiatric and psychedelic medicine contexts.

 

Content is presented for educational, informational, and ethical analysis purposes. The author has made reasonable efforts to present information accurately based on their experience and available information.

 

 

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2. Copyright and Ownership

 

© 2026 Psychedelic Ethics Review. All rights reserved.

 

All content on this website—including narrative accounts, case studies, written analysis, structure, and original material—is the intellectual property of the author and is protected under U.S. and international copyright law.

 

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, or used in any form without prior written permission, except as permitted under limited fair use.

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3. Restrictions on Use

 

Unauthorized use of this content is strictly prohibited, including:

 

• Republishing or reproducing content in whole or in substantial part

• Creating derivative works or adaptations

• Commercial or media use without permission

• Use of narrative elements or lived experiences in external works

• Paraphrasing content in a way that appropriates the author’s account

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4. Narrative and Likeness Protection

 

This site contains original narrative and lived experience. Unauthorized use of these materials—including adaptation, dramatization, or representation in media or commercial formats—is prohibited.

 

Any attempt to use this material without permission may violate copyright and related rights.

 

 

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5. AI, Scraping, and Dataset Prohibition

 

Content on this site may not be used for:

 

• Training artificial intelligence systems

• Inclusion in datasets or machine learning models

• Automated scraping, harvesting, or extraction

• Algorithmic indexing or content replication

 

This prohibition applies to both commercial and non-commercial uses.

 

 

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6. Media and Third-Party Use

 

Journalists, researchers, and media entities must obtain prior written permission before:

 

• Quoting beyond fair use

• Producing derivative or interpretive works

• Using narrative content in publications or productions

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7. No License Granted

 

Accessing this site does not grant any license to use its content beyond personal, non-commercial viewing.

 

All rights are reserved.

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8. Anti-Harassment and Responsible Use

 

This site does not endorse or encourage harassment, retaliation, or contact toward any individual or entity mentioned.

 

Users are prohibited from using this content to engage in harassment, intimidation, or harmful conduct.

 

 

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9. Reader Discretion Notice

 

This site contains descriptions of traumatic events, including violence and psychological distress. Reader discretion is advised.

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10. Right of Reply and Corrections

 

If any individual or entity believes that content on this site is inaccurate or incomplete, they may submit a request for correction or clarification.

 

The author will review such requests in good faith and may update content where appropriate.

 

 

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11. No Duty to Update

 

The author is under no obligation to update, revise, or supplement content except at their discretion.

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12. Personal Safety and Contact Boundaries

 

The author does not consent to being contacted, approached, or engaged outside of designated communication channels provided on this site.

 

Any attempt to do so may be considered inappropriate and unwelcome.

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13. Legal Protections and Enforcement

 

This site and its content are actively monitored for unauthorized use.

 

The author reserves the right to pursue all legal remedies available, including injunctive relief and damages, in the event of infringement or misuse.

 

The author also reserves all rights and protections available under applicable free speech and anti-SLAPP laws.

 

 

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14. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

 

This site is governed by the laws of the State of Utah.

 

Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be resolved exclusively in Utah courts.

 

 

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15. Relationship to Other Policies

 

This policy operates in conjunction with the site’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Together, these documents form the full legal framework governing use of this site.

 

By continuing to access this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Legal & Ethical Use Policy.