DIRECTIVE 001 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Copyright & Ownership
All creative works contained within the Black Nova Universe — including but not limited to characters, factions, lore, storylines, world-building, visual designs, artwork, logos, names, terminology, and all associated intellectual property — are the exclusive property of Dan Diehl / Diehl Productions, © 2025. All rights reserved.
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The Black Nova Universe and all elements therein are protected under applicable copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or derivative works are prohibited without explicit written permission from the creator.
This includes all content presented on this site, across all social media platforms, and in any other medium where Black Nova Universe content appears. The Black Nova name, logo, and all faction identities are the intellectual property of Dan Diehl / Diehl Productions.
DIRECTIVE 002 — CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
Use of Content
Black Nova Universe content is shared with the community in the spirit of creative engagement. The following outlines what is and is not permitted:
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- Sharing Black Nova Universe images, artwork, and content on personal social media accounts and fan communities, provided clear credit is given to Black Nova Universe / Dan Diehl.
- Fan art and fan-created content inspired by the Black Nova Universe, clearly labeled as fan-made and not affiliated with or endorsed by the official project.
- Discussion, review, and commentary on Black Nova Universe content for non-commercial purposes.
// PROHIBITED — COMMERCIAL USE
Commercial use of any Black Nova Universe assets — including characters, designs, artwork, logos, lore, or any other intellectual property — is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Dan Diehl / Diehl Productions. This includes use in products, merchandise, paid services, monetized content, or any other commercial application.
To inquire about licensing or commercial use permissions, contact us at the address listed below.
DIRECTIVE 003 — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI Training & Model Input
The use of any Black Nova Universe content — including characters, designs, artwork, lore, visual assets, or any other creative material — as training data for artificial intelligence models, machine learning systems, or any automated learning process is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Dan Diehl / Diehl Productions.
This prohibition applies to all forms of AI training use, including but not limited to image generation models, language models, style transfer systems, and any other AI or machine learning application that ingests, processes, or learns from Black Nova Universe content.
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No Black Nova Universe asset may be used as input, reference, or training material for any AI system without the creator's explicit written authorization. Violation of this directive will be pursued to the fullest extent of applicable law.
Black Nova Universe acknowledges that some content on this site was created with AI-assisted tools under the direct creative direction and authorship of Dan Diehl. All AI-assisted works remain the intellectual property of Dan Diehl / Diehl Productions and are subject to all protections stated herein.
DIRECTIVE 004 — SITE OPERATIONS
Site Use & Access
By accessing and using blacknovauniverse.com, you agree to the following terms of engagement:
- This site is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Automated scraping, crawling, or harvesting of any content from this site — including text, images, data, or any other material — is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission.
- Scraping refers to the use of automated tools or scripts to extract content from this site in bulk, and is considered a violation of these terms regardless of the stated purpose.
- Any attempt to circumvent site security, disrupt site operations, or gain unauthorized access to site systems is prohibited and may be reported to appropriate authorities.
- Black Nova Universe reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any content on this site at any time without notice.
- Black Nova Universe reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
DIRECTIVE 005 — CONTENT RATING
Age & Content Advisory
Black Nova Universe is a military science fiction creative project containing themes consistent with the genre — including conflict, violence, dark themes, morally complex characters, and mature narrative content.
Content rating is comparable to mainstream tabletop roleplaying games such as Dungeons & Dragons — intended for players and readers aged 13 and older, with some content more appropriate for mature audiences aged 17 and older.
Black Nova Universe does not contain explicit sexual content. Parental discretion is advised for younger audiences due to themes of warfare, biological experimentation, and dystopian subject matter inherent to the military science fiction genre.
DIRECTIVE 006 — FICTIONAL UNIVERSE
Fictional Universe Disclaimer
Black Nova Universe is an entirely original fictional creative work. All characters, factions, organizations, locations, events, technologies, and lore contained within are products of the creator's imagination.
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Any resemblance to actual persons — living or deceased — real organizations, real locations, or actual events is purely coincidental. Black Nova Universe makes no claims of factual accuracy regarding any scientific, historical, political, or real-world subject matter depicted or referenced within its creative content.
The factions, ideologies, and organizations depicted in Black Nova Universe — including Black Nova and Project Abyss — are fictional constructs created for narrative and entertainment purposes only. They do not represent, endorse, or reflect the views of the creator.
DIRECTIVE 007 — COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Inquiries & Contact
For all legal inquiries, licensing requests, permission requests, or any matters related to the use of Black Nova Universe intellectual property, direct all transmissions to the following channel:
Response times may vary. All commercial use, licensing, and AI permission requests must be submitted in writing and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.