Terms of Use

By accessing or using this website (brendandmurphy.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, articles, framework descriptions, terminology, book excerpts, images, graphics, and design—is the intellectual property of Brendan D. Murphy and is protected under Australian and international copyright law.

The Consciousness Transition Model (CTM) and all associated terminology coined by Brendan D. Murphy—including but not limited to Application-Layer Self, Archonic Misattribution, Consciousness Operating Environment, Earth Life Operating System, Interface Imagery, and Post-Mortem Architecture—are original conceptual contributions and remain the intellectual property of Brendan D. Murphy.

© 2026 Brendan D. Murphy. All rights reserved.

2. Permitted Use

You may access and read content on this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Brief quotation for the purposes of commentary, review, or academic citation is permitted provided that the source is clearly attributed to Brendan D. Murphy and a link to this website is included where possible.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, or otherwise exploit any content from this site—in whole or in part—without prior written permission from Brendan D. Murphy.

To request permission for reproduction or licensing, contact: privacy@brendandmurphy.com.

3. Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, psychological advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any other form of professional advice. Brendan D. Murphy is a researcher and author, not a licensed therapist, physician, or legal professional.

You should not rely on any content on this site as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, medical emergency, or other urgent situation, please contact the appropriate professional services in your country.

4. External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites including Amazon, Indiegogo, Substack, and others. These links are provided for convenience only. Brendan D. Murphy does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Brendan D. Murphy makes no warranty that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Use of the site is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Brendan D. Murphy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. User Submissions

Any comments, feedback, suggestions, or other communications you send to Brendan D. Murphy via this site or by email become the sole property of Brendan D. Murphy. No submission shall be subject to any obligation of confidence. Brendan D. Murphy shall own all rights to such submissions and may use them for any purpose without acknowledgment or compensation.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Brendan D. Murphy and any associated parties from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of this site, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third party rights.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

10. Changes to These Terms

Brendan D. Murphy reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page.

11. Contact

Questions regarding these terms may be directed to: privacy@brendandmurphy.com.