Brand Use & Licensing

Protecting The Catalyst™ Framework, Visual Identity & Leadership Materials
© 2025 Mairim Neves. All rights reserved.


Intellectual Property Overview

Catalyst™ is a human-centered leadership framework, workbook, and workshop series created by Mairim Neves, P.Eng. All components of The Catalyst Blueprint™ are original intellectual property and are protected under copyright and trademark law.

This protection covers:

  • The Catalyst Blueprint™ framework
  • The C.A.T.A.L.Y.S.T. leadership model
  • All chapter principles, taglines, and descriptions
  • All original illustrations, graphics, icons, and chapter visuals
  • The Catalyst vertical bar design
  • All workbook content, exercises, trackers, and tools
  • Workshop content, facilitation guides, and frameworks
  • Catalyst-branded merch designs, quotes, and creative compositions
  • All brand language, slogans, and leadership messaging
  • Catalyst website materials and downloadable content

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.


Copyright Notice

© 2025 Mairim Neves. All rights reserved.

No part of Catalyst™ or The Catalyst Blueprint™ may be reproduced, copied, stored, or transmitted in any form without written permission from the author.

This includes:

  • Printed materials
  • Digital materials
  • Slides, PDFs, and templates
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Workshop or training content

Trademark Statement

The following are proprietary trademarks of Mairim Neves:

  • CATALYST™
  • The Catalyst Blueprint™
  • Catalyst 8™
  • Catalyst Core™
  • Catalyst EQ Foundations™
  • Catalyst Team Trust™
  • Catalyst Conversation Lab™

These names may not be used for coaching, consulting, courses, workshops, merchandise, or branding without written authorization.


Photography Credits & Usage

Professional brand photography featured throughout the Catalyst workbook and website includes work by:

  • Simon Gimpel
  • Holly Kwasek
  • Rav Sangha

Other workplace, lifestyle, or personal images were taken by Mairim Neves or provided for editorial use. These images may not be reproduced or commercially redistributed.


Catalyst Workshop Content (Protected Use)

The following leadership programs and training materials are protected and may not be taught, adapted, or reproduced without written licensing:

  • Catalyst 8™ — Full Blueprint
  • Catalyst Core™ — Leadership Foundations
  • Catalyst Conversation Lab™ — Difficult Conversations
  • Catalyst EQ Foundations™ — Emotional Intelligence
  • Catalyst Team Trust™ — Psychological Safety & Culture

All facilitation tools, exercises, prompts, diagrams, and frameworks used in these workshops are the intellectual property of Mairim Neves.


Permitted Personal Use

Individuals may use Catalyst materials for:

  • Personal leadership development
  • Self-reflection
  • Non-commercial use
  • Sharing short quotes (maximum 150 words) with attribution

This does not permit:

  • Reproducing graphics
  • Teaching Catalyst as a training program
  • Posting full pages of the workbook
  • Uploading Catalyst content to any platform or LMS
  • Using exercises in your own courses or products

Licensing Required for Commercial or Organizational Use

Written permission is required for:

  • Corporate workshops or training programs
  • Consulting, coaching, or facilitation using Catalyst content
  • University or academic use
  • Organizational reprinting of materials for teams
  • Using Catalyst™ visuals in slides or presentations
  • Merchandising or promotional products
  • Translating Catalyst materials into other languages
  • Incorporating Catalyst models into other frameworks

To request licensing or partnership approval:

Email: thecatalystblueprint@gmail.com
Website: mairimneves.com


Merchandise Use

Catalyst graphics, illustrations, quotes, and AI-assisted artwork created by Mairim Neves may not be used on merchandise (shirts, mugs, prints, journals, etc.) without written license.

Only approved Catalyst merch produced by the author or authorized partners is permitted.


Social Media Sharing Guidelines

You may share Catalyst content online only if:

  • Graphics are not altered
  • You attribute: © Mairim Neves – mairimneves.com
  • You do not monetize, teach, or package the content
  • You do not imply Catalyst certification, partnership, or licensing

Legal Disclaimer

These guidelines protect the integrity and ownership of The Catalyst Blueprint™.

Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use may result in copyright, trademark, or licensing action.

For permissions, partnerships, or legal inquiries:
Email: thecatalystblueprint@gmail.com

Meet Mairim Neves

Engineer • Mentor • Founder • Storyteller

I’m an engineer with over two decades of experience leading complex projects — and a lifelong learner passionate about people, purpose, and growth. Through my blog “It’s Not a Legacy, It’s Just Me,” I share reflections on leadership, travel, and everyday moments that shape who we are.

Catalyst — my leadership framework born from real engineering experience — is where reflection meets action.

Learn more about The Catalyst Blueprint

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