Crown Copyright
Crown Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website is Crown Copyright and is published under authority of His Royal Highness The Prince of Kaharagia.
You may reproduce the content published on this site free of charge in any format or medium, provided you:
- Reproduce the content accurately
- Do not use it in a misleading context
- Acknowledge the source and copyright status
The Nature of Crown Copyright
Crown Copyright is the form of copyright which subsists in works made by or under the direction of the Crown. In the Principality of Kaharagia, Crown Copyright vests in the Sovereign and extends to all works created by organs of government, official publications, and materials produced in the exercise of sovereign functions.
Unlike ordinary copyright, which is held by individuals or corporations and expires after a defined term, Crown Copyright reflects the unique constitutional position of the Crown as an institution that transcends the natural lifespan of any individual.
The Doctrine of the King's Two Bodies
The perpetual nature of Crown Copyright is grounded in the medieval constitutional doctrine of the "King's Two Bodies" (or, in the Kaharagian context, the Sovereign's Two Bodies). This doctrine, articulated most famously by the English jurist Edmund Plowden in the sixteenth century, distinguishes between:
The Body Natural: The physical, mortal person of the reigning Sovereign, subject to infancy, old age, infirmity, and death as any natural person.
The Body Politic: The immortal, incorporeal essence of the Crown as an institution of governance, which never dies, is never under age, and suffers no incapacity.
When we speak of the Crown holding copyright, we refer not to the Body Natural of the reigning Prince, but to the Body Politic, the enduring institution of the Kaharagian Crown. This distinction has profound implications for the duration and nature of Crown rights.
Perpetuity of Crown Copyright
The Crown, as Body Politic, does not die. The ancient maxim "Le Roi ne meurt jamais" (the King never dies) expresses this constitutional truth: at the moment of a Sovereign's demise, the Crown passes instantaneously to the successor. There is no interregnum, no vacancy, no interruption in the continuity of the Crown.
Because the Crown as an institution is perpetual, Crown Copyright does not expire in the ordinary sense. The rights held by the Crown in its official works are not subject to the same limitations as those held by natural persons or artificial legal entities with finite existence.
This perpetuity serves important purposes:
Institutional Continuity: Official documents, laws, and publications remain under consistent stewardship regardless of changes in the person of the Sovereign or the composition of government.
Preservation of Authority: The authenticity and integrity of Crown publications can be maintained and protected indefinitely.
Public Interest: The Crown can exercise judgment about reproduction and use of official materials in perpetuity, ensuring they serve the public good.
Permissions and Reproduction
Notwithstanding the perpetual nature of Crown Copyright, the Principality of Kaharagia adopts a liberal approach to the reproduction of policy documents and official information.
Permitted Uses
You are encouraged to use and reproduce Crown Copyright material from this site, provided that you:
Reproduce accurately: The content must be copied accurately and not altered in a way that changes its meaning or misrepresents its source.
Avoid misleading contexts: The material must not be used in a context that could mislead readers about its meaning, status, or the position of the Principality of Kaharagia.
Acknowledge the source: Any reproduction should acknowledge that the material is Crown Copyright and identify its source (e.g., "Source: help.kaharagia.org, Crown Copyright").
Commercial Use
Reproduction of Crown Copyright material for commercial purposes is not permitted without express permission.
Restricted Material
Certain categories of material are not available for general reproduction and require express permission:
- Official seals, arms, and royal symbols
- The Kaharagian coat of arms and state emblems
- Official images and photographs of the Principality of Kaharagia
- Registered arms, flags, and badges
- Materials expressly marked as restricted
- Personal data or information about identifiable individuals
Attribution
When reproducing Crown Copyright material, please use the following attribution:
Crown Copyright. Published by the Principality of Kaharagia. Source: help.kaharagia.org
For academic citations, the following format is recommended:
Principality of Kaharagia, [Document Title] (help.kaharagia.org, [Year]).
Third-Party Rights
Some content on this site may incorporate material in which copyright or other rights are held by third parties. Where this is the case, the material will be clearly identified. You should obtain permission from the relevant rights holder before reproducing such material.
Questions and Permissions
For questions about Crown Copyright, please contact:
Office of Laws & Justice
justice@state.kaharagia.org
For permission to use images, arms, flags, badges, seals, or other royal symbols of Kaharagia, please contact:
Royal Chancellery
chancellery@kaharagia.org
Requests will be considered on their merits and responded to in a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be amended from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Reviewed" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.