Title: globeterminator.com - Original Literary Works

Description: 1. Copyright Ownership This certificate affirms that John Stunja is the sole and exclusive author and copyright owner of the literary works originally published on the website www.globeterminator.com on April 9, 2020, including all text, ideas, expressions, analyses, descriptions, and written content contained therein (collectively, the “Work”). All material on the website has, since its initial publication, displayed a valid copyright notice: Copyright © 2020 Globe Terminator — All Rights Reserved. The Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy publicly declare that all intellectual property on the website is the exclusive property of Globe Terminator, with all rights reserved and no rights granted without prior written consent. 2. Proof of Prior Creation The Work was created by John Stunja prior to— and independently from—any later discussions with third parties, including but not limited to former associates. All parties whether individuals or entities are prohibited from compiling the websites content into a book manuscript, website, PDF, or other forms of publication whether tangible or intangible. No authorship, co-authorship, or derivative rights have ever been granted to any parties. No written agreement exists assigning rights or joint ownership. Under U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C.), authorship cannot be acquired by contribution of editing, formatting, or compiling another person’s previously published copyrighted material. **Missouri Intellectual Property–Related Statutes** **Missouri Revised Statutes – Chapter 417 (Trademarks & Trade Names)** *Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.010 – § 417.066* *Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.066* **Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA)** *Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.020* **Missouri Common-Law Misappropriation Doctrine** *INS v. Associated Press*, 248 U.S. 215 (1918) (adopted in Missouri common law) Berne Convention Citations Article 2(1) Article 5(2) Article 6bis Article 15(1) U.S. Constitutional Citations Ninth Amendment “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Tenth Amendment “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Therefore, the copyright in all underlying literary content remains exclusively with John Stunja. 3. Copyright Rights Affirmed This certificate formally affirms John’s rights under 17 U.S.C. §106, including: • Exclusive right to reproduce • Exclusive right to prepare derivative works • Exclusive right to distribute • Exclusive right to perform or display • Exclusive right to create, license, or authorize publication, books, or other uses of the Work Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or publication of the Work — including attempts to publish Stunja’s written content in a book without recognition of authorship — constitutes copyright infringement. 4. Evidence & Supporting Records The following evidence supports John’s authorship and ownership: Website publication logs (April 2020 – present) Original website files hosted continuously since 2020 Original Terms & Privacy Policy confirming exclusive ownership Time-stamped website backups, server logs, and revisions Video meeting records (Google Meet) showing John copying his own text Absence of any written partnership or joint authorship agreement These records collectively prove prior creation, continuous publication, and exclusive ownership. 5. Certificate Summary The Work titled “Globe Terminator — Original Literary Works” is legally recognized as the private copyrighted property of John Stunja, created before any attempted collaboration with third parties. This certificate of copyright constitutes a first-in-time, first-in-use claim of copyright. Any individual or entity that reproduces, distributes, publishes, adapts, or otherwise exploits this protected material without authorization shall be deemed to be engaging in copyright infringement and will be held personally and financially liable in all applicable federal, state, and international jurisdictions. If you are currently using, displaying, or benefiting from any portion of this material, you are hereby given seventy-two (72) hours from receipt of this notice to immediately cease and desist all use. Parties seeking lawful access may contact John Stunja to request a Copyleft License or written authorization.