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Crumbforest License
This project is dual-licensed to balance developer freedom with children's rights.
For Infrastructure, Code, and General Use
MIT License (see LICENSE-MIT.md)
All software, scripts, documentation, and infrastructure in this repository are released under the permissive MIT License. You are free to:
- Use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies
- Use in commercial and non-commercial projects
- Fork, remix, and build upon this work
This applies to:
- All Bash scripts (
crumbpages-doktor.sh,ssh-agent-guard.sh, etc.) - Documentation and Markdown files (Crumbpages content)
- Configuration files and setup scripts
- Any other code or infrastructure
For Educational Use with Children
Crumbforest Children's Knowledge License (CKL v0.1) (see LICENSE-CKL.md)
When this software or content is used in educational contexts involving children, the CKL automatically applies and adds additional protections:
- Children's Rights: Kids own what they create
- Data Sovereignty: Exportable data, deletion rights, transparency
- No Paywalls: Learning kernels remain free
- Offline-First: No cloud dependency
- Reproducibility: No black boxes, everything documented
- Privacy: No tracking, minimal data, transparent storage
This applies when:
- The software is used in schools, workshops, or learning environments
- Children interact with the system (chat, projects, exercises)
- Educational content is delivered to minors
- Learning data is collected or processed
Conflict Resolution
In case of conflict between MIT and CKL, the CKL takes precedence for any use case involving children.
Example:
- You want to fork CrumbCore and sell it commercially? ✅ MIT allows it
- You want to add telemetry to track children's behavior? ❌ CKL prohibits it
The CKL is not a restriction on developers — it's a protection for learners.
Why Dual License?
For Developers: MIT Freedom
- Fork without friction
- Integrate into commercial products
- No attribution requirements beyond copyright notice
- Standard, well-understood terms
For Children: CKL Protection
- Legal framework for ethical learning environments
- Rights that can be enforced
- Clear obligations for operators
- Measurable compliance criteria
The best of both worlds.
Quick Reference
| Use Case | License | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Running CrumbCore for my company | MIT | Free to use commercially |
| Forking and modifying the code | MIT | Attribution appreciated but not required |
| Using in a school/workshop | CKL | Children's rights apply |
| Collecting learning data | CKL | Must comply with §5 (privacy) |
| Selling access to children | CKL | Must keep learning kernels free (§7.3) |
| Building a proprietary AI trainer | MIT + CKL | Code is MIT, but children's data has CKL protection |
How to Comply
If you're a developer:
- Read the MIT License (2 minutes)
- If your use case involves children, read the CKL (~10 minutes)
- Implement CKL requirements (see OZM-NEXUS-ECOSYSTEM.md Section VI for checklist)
If you're an educator:
- Read the CKL carefully
- Ensure your setup meets §4 (reproducibility), §5 (privacy), §7 (offline-first)
- Document data handling (see
DATENSCHUTZ.mdwhen available)
If you're a child (or parent):
- You own what you create (§3.1)
- You can export your data (§3.2)
- You can leave and take everything with you (§3.3)
- Your questions never cost money (§7.3)
Attribution
While not required by MIT, we appreciate attribution:
Powered by Crumbforest (crumbforest.com)
Licensed under MIT + CKL (Children's Knowledge License)
Or simply:
Built with Crumbforest ❤️
Contact & Governance
- Project: Crumbforest (https://crumbforest.com)
- Maintainer: Branko (https://branko.de)
- Custodian: OZM - Open Futures Museum (in transition)
- Questions: See OZM-NEXUS-ECOSYSTEM.md Section V for governance
Summary
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MIT: Maximum Freedom for Developers │
│ + │
│ CKL: Maximum Protection for Children │
│ = │
│ Open Source Education Done Right │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Crumbforest is free as in freedom, safe as in sanctuary.
Version: 1.0 Date: 2025-12-13 Full Text: LICENSE-MIT.md + LICENSE-CKL.md