Occult Archives - Legal Disclaimer & Content Policy

Content Ownership & Copyright Notice

The Occult Archives is a curated collection of original writings, educational materials, research articles, and artwork published by Purgatory Apotheca alongside shared external content from reputable sources.

Original Content: Articles, essays, and creative works produced by Purgatory Apotheca are protected under U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and remain the intellectual property of Purgatory Apotheca LLC.
Shared Content: We occasionally feature excerpts, referenced materials, and credited articles from external sources for educational, historical, or scholarly discussion purposes.
Proper Attribution: Any third-party content is credited to the original creator whenever applicable.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial use of original Purgatory Apotheca content is strictly prohibited and subject to DMCA enforcement and legal action.

For copyright inquiries, permissions, or concerns, contact PurgatoryApotheca@gmail.com.

Fair Use Policy for Shared Materials

This blog follows Fair Use principles under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, which permits limited use of copyrighted materials for:

Criticism & Commentary – Analyzing, discussing, or expanding upon existing research.
Educational Use – Sharing excerpts for academic, research, and scholarly study.
Transformative Purpose – Using materials in a way that adds new meaning or insights.
Public Domain & Referencing – Citing publicly available information with proper credit.

This means we do not claim ownership of external articles, images, or sources shared for educational purposes.

For more details on Fair Use, visit: copyright.gov/fair-use/.

Legal Protections & Notices

1. Attribution & External Image Use

While we make every effort to credit third-party authors and artists, if you believe content has been shared without proper attribution or permission, please contact us at PurgatoryApotheca@gmail.com for prompt resolution.

2. Protection Against False Copyright Claims & Scams

We are aware of ongoing fraudulent copyright claims and extortion attempts targeting content creators. Any legitimate concerns will be reviewed in compliance with copyright law, but we will not engage with fraudulent takedown requests or bad-faith claims.

Attempts to falsely claim ownership of content will be reported to the U.S. Copyright Office, DMCA enforcement agencies, and applicable legal authorities.

3. Content Removal Requests

If an external author, artist, or rights holder wishes to have their work removed, they may submit a formal request to PurgatoryApotheca@gmail.com.

All valid requests will be reviewed and processed promptly.
Removal does NOT constitute an admission of wrongdoing.
Decisions will be made in alignment with our commitment to ethical content sharing.

Disclaimer
        •       All articles, essays, and opinions shared in the Occult Archives reflect the views of their respective authors.
        •       Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
        •       All discussions on occult or spiritual subjects are for educational, artistic, or religious exploration only.
        •       We do not claim factual authority over spiritual beliefs, historical interpretations, or mystical experiences.

For further questions regarding content policies, copyright protections, or to report concerns, please email PurgatoryApotheca@gmail.com