1. License Scope

Filmmakers receive a non‑exclusive, non‑commercial license to adapt one published short story (not a novel) by Mord McGhee into a short film.

2. Symbolic $1 Fee

The license costs $1, paid once via PayPal or BuyMeACoffee, as a symbolic gesture to keep the program accessible.

3. 30‑Day Access Window

The contract can only be obtained between June 14 and July 14, 2026.

After that, the door closes.

4. Production Window

Filmmakers have one year from the date of signing to complete their adaptation.

5. Non‑Commercial Requirement

The film cannot be monetized, sold, licensed, or distributed for profit.

No ads, no paid streaming, no commercial exploitation.

6. Festival Permissions

The filmmaker may submit the film to festivals, competitions, and showcases that do not require commercial rights.

7. Crowdfunding Rules

Crowdfunding is allowed only for production costs.

No profit, no investor shares, no revenue promises.

8. Distribution Restrictions

The film may be shown:

• At festivals

• In private screenings

• On a filmmaker’s portfolio site

• On a non‑monetized YouTube/Vimeo upload

It may not be:

• Sold

• Monetized

• Put on paid platforms

• Used in commercial advertising

9. Ownership

Mord McGhee retains all rights to the original story.

The filmmaker owns the film they create, but not the underlying story.

10. Credit Requirements

The film must include:

“Based on the short story by Mord McGhee. Licensed through Red Ink Adaptation House.”

11. Domain & Title Rules

Filmmakers may not:

• Register domain names using the story title

• Create merchandise

• Use the story title as a brand

• Misrepresent the project as commercially authorized

12. Termination

The license automatically terminates if:

• The filmmaker violates the non‑commercial terms

• The film is monetized

• The story is used outside the permitted scope

13. Signatures

Both parties sign:

• Mord McGhee (Licensor)

• The filmmaker (Licensee)

Digital signatures are accepted.