The OriginProof Guide

Practical guides to proving authorship, protecting original work, and understanding cryptographic content provenance.

The Poor Man's Copyright Doesn't Work — Here's What Does

Mailing yourself an envelope doesn't create legal proof of authorship. Here's what actually holds up — and how to get it for free in 60 seconds.

How to Prove You Wrote Something First (That Actually Works)

Email timestamps, Google Docs history, and screenshots don't prove priority. Here's the method that does.

AI Can Generate Anything. Here's How to Prove Yours Was Real.

In 2026, "did a human make this?" is a real question with real consequences. A cryptographic timestamp is your answer.

Copyright Exists the Moment You Create — But Can You Prove When?

US copyright is automatic. But in a dispute, proving the exact date of creation is your burden. Here's how to meet it without paying $65 to the USCO.

Freelancers: Protect Your Work Before the Client Claims They Thought of It

"We had that idea before you pitched it" is more common than you think. One habit prevents it entirely.