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All content on the NLP Practitioner's Dictionary — including but not limited to definitions, term descriptions, aliases, category taxonomies, the organizational structure of the lexicon, and all written explanations of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnotherapy concepts — is the exclusive intellectual property of Stephanie Garcia and Captivate on Command®.

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Certain definitions — including original framings, explanatory language, and structural categorizations of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnotherapy terminology — were authored and originated by Stephanie Garcia in her capacity as a board-certified Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnotherapy. These definitions are designated "Stephanie Garcia Originals" and carry the full protections of applicable copyright law.

Note on underlying disciplines: The terms defined herein derive from established fields including Neuro Linguistic Programming (developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder), Time Line Therapy® (developed by Dr. Tad James and a registered trademark of the Time Line Therapy® Association), and Hypnotherapy. The definitions and explanatory content on this site are original works authored by Stephanie Garcia; the underlying techniques and methodologies belong to their respective originators.

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• ✓Browse and read definitions for personal, educational, or professional reference.
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• ✓Quote brief excerpts — up to 50 words per definition — in published works, with the attribution above clearly displayed.
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• ✓Share links to this dictionary with students, clients, colleagues, or the general public.

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The NLP Practitioner's Dictionary operates a nuanced AI policy that distinguishes between citation (permitted) and training data collection (prohibited).

Violations of this policy may result in legal action under applicable copyright law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the EU Copyright Directive.

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Stephanie Garcia and Captivate on Command® actively monitor for unauthorized use of NLP Practitioner's Dictionary content. Violations of this policy may result in DMCA takedown notices, cease-and-desist letters, and civil legal action seeking damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees.