For Cultural Organizations
This page is designed to make engagement feel safe, bounded, and clearly defined. Inquiry does not imply endorsement. No organization is asked to validate or sponsor the project simply by asking a question.
How the NHI Model Works
The Nereidonia Heritage Initiative (NHI) directs a portion of proceeds from Nereidonia Press publications to real-world cultural and heritage organizations whose histories informed the canon. Organizations exist at different stages of that relationship.
Beneficiary-Designate
An organization identified and paired to an unreleased title. No funds have been disbursed. No formal agreement required at this stage.
Beneficiary
An organization paired to a released title. Donations are actively allocated on a sliding scale from that title's proceeds.
Partnering Organization
An organization with a formal partnership agreement on file — voluntarily entered into, modifiable at any time, and publicly documented.
Public acknowledgment of an organization's involvement is limited to what is explicitly agreed to at each stage. No organization is referenced publicly beyond what it has approved.
Step-by-Step: From Inquiry to Agreement
The process is designed to be low-commitment at each stage. Organizations may stop at any point with no obligation.
Initial Inquiry
An organization (or the Foundation) initiates contact. No commitment, no public acknowledgment, no documentation required at this stage.
Informational Exchange
We share project materials, the methodology paper, and the donation/acknowledgment framework. The organization reviews at its own pace.
Fit Review
Both parties assess whether the specific title's cultural scope is an appropriate pairing. This is a mutual conversation, not a pitch.
Acknowledgment & Donation Discussion
If the fit is appropriate, we discuss the specific terms of acknowledgment, how the organization will be referenced publicly, and the donation structure.
Documentation (if applicable)
For Partnering Organization status, a simple agreement is put in writing. For Beneficiary-Designate or Beneficiary status, documentation is minimal and optional.
How the Foundation Handles Cultural Representation
Organizations sometimes want to understand how the project manages the boundary between fictional inspiration and real-world endorsement before making any contact. This section answers those questions directly.
Inspiration vs. Endorsement
Nereidonia draws inspiration from real cultures and histories. It does not claim to represent them, and it does not imply that any organization endorses the fictional content.
Imagery, Names & References
No organization's name, imagery, or logo is used in canonical or promotional materials without explicit written permission. References in fiction are to the Nereidonian civilization, not the real organization.
Institutional Validation
The Foundation does not imply institutional validation where none exists. Being listed as a Beneficiary does not constitute an endorsement of the canon's content.
Process for Corrections or Concerns
Any organization that believes it has been misrepresented or that a reference is inappropriate may contact the Foundation directly. Corrections are made promptly and without dispute.
What You Are (and Are Not) Being Asked For
- You are not being asked to validate, endorse, or publicly champion the fictional content of the canon.
- You are not being asked to produce content, participate in events, or promote the project in any way.
- You are not being asked to provide sensitive internal information, cultural materials, or proprietary resources.
- Initial contact is simply an informational exchange. It is low-commitment by design.
- Any level of engagement can be modified or ended at any time, and the Foundation will update public references accordingly, without delay.
- Questions about how your organization would be referenced publicly are answered before any agreement is finalized.