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RSD & Me was created to offer sensitive, deeply feeling people a space where they feel understood, respected, and emotionally safe.
The ideas, language, frameworks, and identity developed for this project are original works and are legally protected. This page explains what is protected, what you are welcome to share, and what requires permission.
1. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is the intellectual property of RSD & Me.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Articles and written content
- Emotional frameworks and models
- The Ember identity and associated language
- Taglines and original terminology
- Visual branding elements
- Graphics, illustrations, and character designs
- Downloadable materials
- Website design structure and concept presentation
All content is protected by copyright under UK and international intellectual property law.
Copyright protection applies automatically upon creation.
2. The Ember Identity
The Ember identity, including its name, metaphor, descriptions, and strengths-based emotional framework, is an original concept created by RSD & Me.
“Ember Identity” is a trademark of RSD & Me.
(Use ™ if not yet registered. Use ® only if officially registered.)
This trademark protects the name in connection with branding, services, educational materials, and community identity.
The Ember identity may not be:
- Used as part of another brand, product, or service
- Incorporated into commercial programs
- Rebranded, adapted, or repackaged
- Used in a way that implies partnership, endorsement, or affiliation
3. Ember Character & Visual Elements
Any illustrated Ember character, mascot, logo, or visual representation created for RSD & Me is protected by copyright.
These materials may not be:
- Copied
- Redrawn or adapted
- Used in marketing
- Placed on merchandise
- Incorporated into digital or print materials
- Used for AI training or dataset creation
Written permission is required for any reproduction or adaptation.
4. What You Are Welcome to Share
RSD & Me exists to support people. Sharing is welcome — within respectful boundaries.
You may:
- Share links to content
- Quote short excerpts with clear credit
- Reference concepts in non-commercial discussions
- Use grounding scripts personally or with loved ones
- Discuss the Ember identity in your own words
When quoting or referencing content, please credit:
“RSD & Me (rsdandme.com)”
This ensures people find the original context and protects the integrity of the work.
5. What Is Not Permitted
Without prior written permission, you may not:
- Copy or republish full articles
- Translate content for commercial use
- Create derivative frameworks based on proprietary models
- Sell, license, or distribute materials derived from this website
- Use the Ember identity in coaching, therapy, or paid programs
- Create merchandise using brand language or imagery
- Register similar trademarks or confusingly similar branding
Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
6. Professional & Commercial Use
If you are a:
- Educator
- Coach
- Therapist
- Content creator
- Organisation
- Brand
and you would like to reference or integrate aspects of the Ember identity into your work, you must request written permission.
We are open to collaboration — but use must align with the original strengths-based, non-pathologising framework.
Contact: hello@rsdandme.com
7. Why Protection Matters
The Ember identity was created to provide:
- A positive emotional identity
- A shame-free narrative
- A strengths-based language for sensitivity
- A psychologically safe community framework
Protection ensures:
- The concept is not distorted or pathologised
- The emotional tone remains consistent
- The community experience stays safe and coherent
- The identity is not commercially exploited
This protection exists to safeguard meaning — not restrict healthy sharing.
8. Enforcement
We actively monitor misuse of our intellectual property.
If we become aware of unauthorised use, we reserve the right to:
- Request removal of infringing material
- Issue formal cease-and-desist notices
- Pursue legal remedies where necessary
9. Contact
If you have questions about using, referencing, or sharing RSD & Me content, please contact:
hello@rsdandme.com
This space was built with care, lived experience, and intention.
Protecting it ensures it remains safe, strong, and trustworthy for the people it was created to support.