DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy

Last updated: October 4, 2026

All content published by The Architect Store — including but not limited to books, self-assessments, decision frameworks, Spiral Dynamics materials, cognitive bias content, course materials, brand assets, and written copy — is the original intellectual property of The Architect Store and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Ownership

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all content, products, and materials available through this store are owned by or licensed to The Architect Store. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited.

DMCA Takedown Requests

If you believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that includes the following:

Your full legal name and contact information (address, phone, email)
A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
The specific URL(s) where the allegedly infringing content appears on our site
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Your physical or electronic signature

Submit DMCA notices through our Contact page. We will review and respond to valid notices promptly.

Counter-Notices

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice. We will evaluate counter-notices in accordance with the DMCA.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we will terminate access for users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

Reporting IP Violations

To report unauthorized use of our intellectual property (outside of DMCA), please contact us via our Contact page with details of the alleged violation.