This page explains how the Consequence Horizon and the Consequence Horizon Model may be used. The aim is to make the ideas available for learning, discussion and research, while keeping the model accurate and making sure the original work is credited.
 

Academic and non commercial use
 

You are welcome to reference the model in essays, academic work, teaching, research, blogs and general discussion. This includes quoting short sections of text or referring to the diagrams. Please credit the source as:
 

Sheldon, M. (2025). The Consequence Horizon Model. First published at consequencehorizon.com.
 

You do not need permission for this level of use.
 

Commercial use
 

Any use of the model in a commercial setting requires written permission. This includes:
 

• training courses

• coaching programmes

• workshops

• consultancy services

• paid online content

• corporate learning materials

• any product or service built around the model
   

A simple licence will be required before the model can be used in these contexts. To enquire, please use the contact form on the site.
 

Adaptations and derivative work
 

You may discuss the model, critique it or build on it in your own writing, but you must not release a new model or framework that uses the same or a confusingly similar name. Any adapted material must make it clear that the original model was created by M Sheldon.
 

Protected material
 

The following items are protected:
 

• the name Consequence Horizon as used for this behavioural concept

• the Consequence Horizon Model

• the written explanations and diagrams on this site

• the five part diagnostic

• any future tools or materials marked as original work
   

These items may not be copied, sold or repackaged without permission.
 

What you can do freely
 

You may:
 

• share links to this site

• quote short sections with credit

• discuss the model in your own content

• use it for study, reflection or research

• teach the concept informally as long as you credit the source
   

What you cannot do
 

You may not:
 

• sell or distribute the content

• present the model as your own

• use the name for your own training or coaching without permission

• produce commercial material based on the diagrams or structure

• imply endorsement by consequencehorizon.com when none has been given
   

Contact
 

If you would like to request a licence, clarify anything on this page or discuss proposed use of the model, please use the contact form on the site.
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