LEGAL & PRIVACY NOTICE

Effective Date: September 9, 2025
Owner: Project Black Phoenix (Joshua Markle)
Licensing Entity: Ashcroft & Vale, LLC

1. Purpose & Intent

All content on this website — including documents, audio/video files, transcripts, witness statements, investigative reports, graphics, and written analysis — is provided for informational, investigative, and archival purposes only.

This website is part of a whistleblower-driven investigative archive protected under state and federal law. The material presented is designed to expose systemic misconduct, honor public interest, and preserve evidence for regulatory, journalistic, and legal review.

Nothing published herein should be construed as legal, medical, or financial advice. Visitors are solely responsible for how they interpret or act upon the content.

2. Constitutional & Statutory Protections

Project Black Phoenix is protected under the following U.S. and Nevada laws:

First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
42 U.S. Code § 1983 & § 1985(3)
ADA Title II / Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Title VI & Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 281.611–281.671 – Whistleblower Protections

All statements are supported by timestamped documentation, sworn affidavits, and/or firsthand experience. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy and lawful disclosure.

3. Licensing & Ownership

All original content is registered with the Library of Congress and constitutes the intellectual property of Joshua Markle and/or Ashcroft & Vale, LLC unless otherwise noted.

Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited.
Licensing inquiries or permissions must be submitted in writing to:
📧 legal@projectblackphoenix.com

Project Black Phoenix reserves all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to:
✔️ Archive licensing
✔️ Public and private use terms
✔️ Publishing restrictions
✔️ Auction-specific content licensing

4. Auction Participation – Legal Boundaries

Participation in any auction listed on this site — including but not limited to “The $60 Million Signature” — is subject to the following legal terms:

Bidders may not impersonate legal parties or interfere with ongoing litigation
Bidders may not use materials to commit criminal acts or violate third-party rights
Winners must adhere to federal and state laws, including:
- Licensing restrictions defined by Ashcroft & Vale
- Whistleblower Protection compliance
- Applicable Fair Use Doctrine limits

A buyer's participation constitutes agreement to lawful stewardship of any documents or materials received.

5. Privacy & Data Use

Information submitted through this site — including inquiries, bids, contact forms, and emails — may be retained for legal, audit, or regulatory purposes.

Project Black Phoenix does not sell, lease, or monetize any user data.
No cookies, trackers, or third-party monetization tools are used beyond those necessary for site security and function.

6. Public Figures, Corporations & Named Parties

This archive may name individuals, corporations, government bodies, and family members involved in the documented chain of causation. All public disclosures are:

Backed by evidence
Protected by whistleblower and journalistic rights
Open to formal correction or rebuttal

If your name appears in error or you wish to dispute or clarify any content, contact:
📧 legal@projectblackphoenix.com for immediate review.

7. Rights Reserved

Project Black Phoenix and Ashcroft & Vale reserve the right to:

Update or remove content at any time
Deny access to hostile actors or bad-faith participants
Enforce copyright protections under U.S. Title 17 law
Pursue legal action against tampering, fraud, or misrepresentation

8. Final Statement

By engaging with this site, you acknowledge that:

You understand the purpose and scope of this archive
You accept these Terms and the accompanying Terms of Use
You agree not to exploit this material for unlawful or unethical purposes