jb@jb-wolf.com

Synopsis of Intent

I have different copyrights for each story, but compared to the current copyright, patent, and trademark laws, it's actually pretty simple. Ready?

• Hot Balls of Gaseous Matter Wars
  • My Star Wars parody scripts are released under a creative commons license. I allow the script to be freely copied and distributed as is.
  • If you do not want to make money but want to turn it into a film, then you do not need to pay me at all -- no matter how new or old the script is.
  • If you want to make money by turning it into a film and my script is still fairly new, you'll probably need to pay me.
  • If you want to make money by turning it into a film and my script is old, you probably won't need to pay me.
  • After a certain amount of time, you'll have to give away your film for free.
  • No DRM can be used at any time on the film produced.
• The Political Debate
  • My political satire script is released under a creative commons license. I allow the script to be freely copied and distributed as is.
  • Any film made from my script must be given away for free.
  • If a film is being produced for charity, I may (or may not) make a specific exception about giving away the film for free. If I agree that a film can be made for proceeds going to charity, this film will still have to be given away for free after a certain amount of time.
  • No DRM can be used at any time on the film produced.
• The (Unnamed and Incomplete) Novel
  • When it is published, it will cost money to buy.
  • You can loan out individual books -- even if they are electronic copies.
  • Once it reaches a certain age, I will give the novel out for free and allow it to be freely copyable (probably under the creative commons license).
  • There will be no DRM restrictions at any time.
  • I will probably give out short stories for promos which will be freely copyable.

Additional Notes:

• Specific copyright information can be found under each script.
• When I say no DRM, that includes (but is not limited to) region locking on DVDs.
• If you're wondering why information on my incomplete novel is here, I included it here to help outline my future intent. (Unfortunately, it will take years before it is published because I have other things I need to do... like earn money to put food on the table.)
• My "Synopsis of Intent" fits within the framework of my Ten Year Idea.

So help me, if I ever find you illegitimately selling one of my scripts or a DVD with one of my scripts acted out, I will make a wall of shame and put you on my website. If you try to sue me or sue anyone who legitimately produces my scripts or force people to pull their legitimate creations off the Internet, I will personally send my army of baboons after you. If you send me nasty-grams, be aware that you're giving up all rights to your words when you contact me. Those who enjoy my scripts can always use a new laugh and I'll have no shame publishing your words. (Don't worry. I'll give you credit where credit is due.)

Legitimate, good questions are welcome and I'll add clarifying information to this website as needed.