Public Domain vs. Private Sector — Know the Difference
The Public Domain is the jurisdiction of government.
When you register your name, business, art, or intellectual property with the state, when you apply for licenses or permits, or when you use tools tied to federal identifiers (like SSNs, EINs, ZIP codes, etc.), you’re voluntarily entering into a contractual relationship with the public domain. That means you're agreeing to the terms, oversight, and liabilities of government regulation—even if unintentionally.
Most people think they’re “private” while operating fully in the public.
They use state licenses, open public bank accounts, and submit to agencies that claim regulatory authority—then wonder where their rights, privacy, or protections went. Privacy does not exist where the public has jurisdiction. In fact, you’ve likely waived most of your rights by unknowingly entering a system.
The Private Sector, by contrast, is outside that jurisdiction.
It’s rooted in common law, trust law, contract law, and private association—where rights are claimed, not requested. In the private, you don’t register ownership—you express it. You don’t ask permission—you structure lawfully to operate with autonomy.
This is the framework governments themselves use.
It’s how churches, private foundations, banks, international trusts, and entities such as GOVERNMENTS protect assets, limit liability, and avoid exposure. The government recognizes this separation because it relies on it—and is bound by it.
Operating in the private isn’t just a preference—it’s a jurisdictional shift.
And unless you understand that shift, you’ll keep thinking you're protected—while actually being fully exposed.
The Power of the Private
Operating in the private sector means reclaiming your property and privacy through lawful, contract-based structures. These include:
Private Membership Associations (PMAs)
Express Trusts and Contract Law Agreements
Private Ecclesiastical or Ministerial Organizations
Unincorporated Faith-Based Organizations under 508(c)(1)(A)
In the private:
You define your own rules and terms
You operate by consent, not force
You reduce liability, exposure, and regulatory interference
This is not theory—this is how it all works. This is how governments, banks, and all high-level entities operate. They recognize the distinction because they depend on it and are legally bound to honor it.
How Most People Give Away their Privacy
Most individuals and business owners claim to want privacy and freedom—but their actions bind them to the public domain.
Definitions:
Public Domain: The jurisdiction and authority of government. This includes all spaces, property, and commercial activities regulated by public law and requiring government recognition, registration, or permission. When you operate here, you are subject to statutory rules, administrative procedures, and enforcement mechanisms.
Private Sector (in law and commerce): A jurisdiction outside of government authority. The private domain includes private contracts, trusts, associations, and common law relationships where rights are claimed, not granted. Authority is exercised through consent and contractual agreement.
Jurisdiction: The lawful area in which authority can be exercised. Understanding where you are operating (public vs. private) determines which rules apply to you.
License: A government-issued permission slip to do something that would otherwise be unlawful within that government’s jurisdiction. Accepting a license places you under that agency’s authority, terms, and liabilities—even if the activity is otherwise lawful in the private domain.
This means unlawful within that agency’s jurisdiction—not unlawful in general or in all contexts.
So, for example:
Practicing medicine without a license is considered unlawful in the public jurisdiction (per state or federal regulatory bodies).
But in the private domain, where no contract or application for state recognition exists, one may provide services under different terms (e.g., through a Private Membership Association) as long as no harm, fraud, or breach of peace occurs.
Tattooing itself does not inherently breach the peace. A "breach of the peace" is a legal term referring to actions that disturb public order, safety, or tranquility—such as violence, threats, public intoxication, or large disturbances.
For tattoo artists, a breach of the peace might look like:
Tattooing someone under the influence without consent.
Creating public disturbances during business operations.
Causing harm (physically or emotionally) to clients due to gross negligence.
Tattooing minors without proper disclosures or permissions (even in private settings, this could trigger concern).
Failing to meet hygiene standards and causing infections or public health concerns (this is usually regulated more strictly in the public domain).
In the private domain, artists may operate without state licenses through mechanisms like a Private Membership Association (PMA), but:
They are still accountable for harm, fraud, or injury.
They must have clear terms and informed consent in place.
They must maintain safety and peace internally within the association.
So: the act of tattooing isn’t a breach—how it’s done determines the risk.
Highlights
Public = Permission. Private = Claim.
Licenses waive rights and increase liability.
ZIP codes (Don’t use one, or use 00000, or Exempt when asked for a zip code. Simple), registrations, and public banking are jurisdictional traps.
Trust law and private associations offer lawful protection and autonomy.
Private legal structures are used by governments, churches, and elite families worldwide.
You must exit the public to fully claim the benefits of the private.
When you understand the jurisdiction you’re in—you control the outcome.