Disclaimer & Legal Notice

1. Fictional Content - Complete Works of Fiction

All stories, articles, and narratives published on RelicPedia are completely fictional works created for entertainment, inspiration, and educational purposes. These are NOT factual accounts, journalistic reporting, or biographical content.

Every story published on this site has been entirely fictionalized:

• All characters are fictional - no real people are represented
• All names are fictional or changed - we never use real names from source material
• All locations are generalized or fictional - no real cities, towns, addresses, or landmarks are used
• All dates and timelines are modified - no specific real-world dates or timeframes
• All events are fictionalized - scenarios are creative transformations, not factual accounts
• All identifying details are removed - profession, age, family structure, and other details are changed
• All specific circumstances are altered - multiple identifying factors are modified in every story

2. No Real Persons, Events, or Identification

IMPORTANT: Our stories are NOT about any specific real person, and we do NOT represent or describe any individual's actual life experiences.

Any similarity between the characters, names, locations, events, circumstances, or other details in our stories and:

• Any actual persons (living or dead)
• Any businesses, companies, or organizations
• Any real-world events or news stories
• Any specific locations or locales
• Any Reddit posts, social media content, or online discussions
• Any identifiable individual's life story or circumstances

...is purely coincidental, unintentional, and should not be construed as factual or representative.

We do NOT publish stories "about" specific people. If you believe a story resembles your life or someone you know, this is purely coincidental - our fictionalization process is designed to create universal narratives that many people can relate to, not to represent any specific individual.

3. Anti-Defamation Statement

RelicPedia does NOT engage in defamation, libel, or invasion of privacy.

Our stories:

• Are NOT factual claims about any real person or entity
• Do NOT make false statements about identifiable individuals
• Do NOT contain allegations or accusations against real people
• Do NOT disclose private information about any individual
• Are clearly labeled as works of fiction
• Undergo complete creative transformation from any source material

Our fiction disclaimers are prominently displayed on every story page to ensure readers understand the fictional nature of our content.

4. Source Material & Creative Transformation

Inspiration vs. Copying: Our stories may be inspired by publicly shared experiences, common life situations, universal human themes, and general discussions found online (including Reddit, social media, forums, and other platforms). However, we want to be absolutely clear about our process:

What We DO:

• Draw inspiration from universal themes (regret, life choices, alternate paths, personal growth)
• Create entirely new fictional narratives based on common human experiences
• Perform complete creative transformation - changing all identifying details, characters, locations, events, and circumstances
• Generate original creative works that stand on their own as fiction
• Ensure stories represent universal experiences that many people can relate to, not any specific person's life

What We DO NOT DO:

• We DO NOT copy or reproduce anyone's personal stories verbatim
• We DO NOT use real names, usernames, or identifying information from any source
• We DO NOT publish factual accounts of specific Reddit posts, social media content, or online discussions
• We DO NOT represent or describe any specific individual's actual life experiences
• We DO NOT link to, attribute, or reference specific source posts or authors
• We DO NOT violate anyone's copyright, privacy, or intellectual property rights

Example of Our Process: If we read a theme about "regretting not pursuing a passion," we don't copy that specific person's story. Instead, we create a completely new fictional narrative with different characters, different locations, different circumstances, different profession, different timeline, and different specific details - capturing the universal theme while ensuring the story cannot be traced to any real person.

🔒 Copyright Protection: We respect intellectual property rights. Our fictionalization process ensures our content is transformative creative work, not derivative copying. If you believe any content infringes on your rights, please contact us immediately.

5. "This Story Seems Like It's About Me" - Important Clarification

If you believe a story on our site resembles your life or someone you know, please read this carefully:

Our stories are designed to explore universal human experiences - regrets, life choices, and personal growth themes that millions of people share. Because these themes are so common, it's natural that many readers will find stories relatable or similar to their own experiences.

However, we want to be absolutely clear:

• Our stories are NOT about you - Even if details seem familiar, our fictionalization process ensures we're not describing any specific person's life
• Coincidental similarities are inevitable - With millions of people sharing similar life experiences, some overlap is statistically certain
• We change multiple identifying factors - Names, locations, professions, timelines, family structures, and specific circumstances are all modified
• No source material is copied - We create new fictional narratives, not factual accounts

Example: If both you and our fictional character "regretted not traveling in their twenties," this doesn't mean the story is about you - this is an extremely common regret shared by millions of people worldwide.

If you still have concerns after reading this, please contact us at legal@relicpedia.com and we will investigate promptly.

6. No Advice or Professional Guidance

Stories on RelicPedia are for entertainment and reflection purposes only. They do not constitute:

• Professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or psychological)
• Factual reporting or journalism
• Recommendations for specific actions
• Guaranteed outcomes or results

Always consult qualified professionals for personal, legal, financial, or medical decisions.

7. Copyright & Intellectual Property

All content on RelicPedia, including stories, articles, images, and design elements, is protected by copyright law and owned by RelicPedia or its content creators. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is prohibited.

Respect for Others' IP: We respect the intellectual property rights of others. While we draw inspiration from publicly shared themes and universal experiences, we do not copy copyrighted material. Our fictionalization process creates transformative, original works.

8. Third-Party Content

RelicPedia may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy or content of external sites
• The privacy practices of third parties
• Any products, services, or information offered by external sites

9. User-Generated Content

Reviews, comments, and other user-submitted content represent the views of individual contributors, not RelicPedia. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user content at our discretion.

By submitting content to RelicPedia, you agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights and that you grant us the right to display it on our platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

RelicPedia and its owners, operators, authors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use this website
• Reliance on information provided on this site
• Actions taken based on stories or content
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Any perceived similarity between fictional content and real persons or events

11. Content Removal & Concerns

We take concerns about our content seriously. If you believe any content on RelicPedia:

• Violates your legal rights (copyright, privacy, defamation)
• Contains inaccurate information about you despite our fictionalization
• Infringes on intellectual property
• Raises other legal or ethical concerns

Please contact us immediately at legal@relicpedia.com with:

• The specific URL of the content in question
• A detailed explanation of your concern
• Any supporting documentation

We will investigate all legitimate concerns promptly and take appropriate action if warranted.

12. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.

Last Modified: January 27, 2026