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7000 RPM Leadership Institute™

Intellectual Stewardship Statement

Protection of the 7000 RPM Leadership Institute™ intellectual property, frameworks, and marks.

Last Updated: April 2026v1.0 — Pending Legal Review

Professional Placeholder — Pending Legal Review. This document is a professional draft for operational guidance. It should be reviewed and approved by qualified legal counsel, and where applicable, by a licensed clinical professional, before publication as a final policy.

1.Protected Marks & Names

The following names, marks, and titles are proprietary to the 7000 RPM Leadership Institute™ and are protected under applicable trademark, copyright, and intellectual property law:

  • ·7000 RPM Leadership Institute™
  • ·7000 RPM Leadership System™
  • ·The Fellowship of Covenant™
  • ·Rule of Twelve™
  • ·CLFA™ — Certified Leadership Formation Associate™
  • ·CRLP™ — Certified Relational Leadership Practitioner™
  • ·CRLF™ — Certified Relational Leadership Fellow™
  • ·All certification tier names and abbreviations
  • ·All program track titles and names
  • ·The three-discipline framework (Leadership Formation, Relationship Formation, Discipleship Formation)
  • ·All associated logos, emblems, seals, and visual identity elements

2.Protected Frameworks & Curriculum

The following frameworks, curricular systems, and educational materials are proprietary and protected:

  • ·The 7000 RPM Leadership System™ framework
  • ·The Three Pillars of Leadership (Responsibility, Purpose, Mission)
  • ·The Three Disciplines model
  • ·The Engine framework and associated materials
  • ·The Gates framework and associated materials
  • ·The Collapse Spiral model and curriculum
  • ·The Endurance Cycle model and curriculum
  • ·All assessment instruments, question banks, and scoring rubrics
  • ·All cohort program and formation curriculum
  • ·All reflection prompts and practicum assignments
  • ·All case studies developed by or for the Institute
  • ·Resource library materials developed by or commissioned for the Institute

3.Protected Credentials & Certifications

The following are protected certification and credential materials:

  • ·All certificate designs, templates, and layouts
  • ·All digital badges and physical credentials
  • ·The certification numbering and registry system
  • ·Certificate and badge art, seals, and imagery developed for the Institute
  • ·All certification tier requirements and evaluation rubrics

4.Permitted Use by Certified Members

Individuals who have been duly certified by the 7000 RPM Leadership Institute™ may:

  • ·Display their certification designation (e.g., CLFA™, CRLP™, CRLF™) after their name in professional contexts
  • ·Share their official digital badge issued by the Institute
  • ·Reference their certification in professional bios, resumes, and profiles
  • ·Display their physical or digital certificate in professional settings

Certified members may NOT:

  • ·Reproduce or redistribute Institute curriculum, assessments, or frameworks without written permission
  • ·Create derivative works based on Institute content
  • ·Represent themselves as authorized agents or instructors of the Institute without written authorization
  • ·Use Institute marks in ways that suggest Institute endorsement of unrelated products or services
  • ·Transfer their certification credentials to any other individual

5.Prohibited Uses

The following are strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the 7000 RPM Leadership Institute™:

  • ·Reproduction or redistribution of any Institute framework, curriculum, or instructional material
  • ·Creating, selling, or distributing training programs based on Institute frameworks
  • ·Using Institute marks, names, or certifications in commercial products or services
  • ·Displaying Institute credentials that are lapsed, revoked, or not legitimately earned
  • ·Copying assessment questions, answer keys, or scoring materials
  • ·Sharing or distributing case study content outside of authorized Institute channels
  • ·Uploading or republishing resource library materials outside of the Institute platform

6.Reporting Misuse

If you become aware of unauthorized use of any 7000 RPM Leadership Institute™ intellectual property, marks, or credentials, please report it to the Institute immediately at info@7000rpm.com.

The Institute will investigate all reported violations and may take appropriate legal action to protect its intellectual property and the integrity of its certification program.

7.Governance & Review

This Intellectual Stewardship Statement is subject to review and update as the Institute grows and as trademark registration, copyright filings, and IP registrations are completed. Members and certification holders will be notified of material changes.

Legal Notice: This statement is a professional placeholder for institutional awareness. Trademark registration, enforcement, and IP protection strategies should be reviewed by qualified intellectual property counsel.

For questions about this policy, contact the Institute at info@7000rpm.com.