# Crumbforest License

This project is **dual-licensed** to balance developer freedom with children's rights.

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## For Infrastructure, Code, and General Use

**MIT License** (see [LICENSE-MIT.md](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

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## For Educational Use with Children

**Crumbforest Children's Knowledge License (CKL v0.1)** (see [LICENSE-CKL.md](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

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## 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**.

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## 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.**

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## 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 |

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## How to Comply

### If you're a developer:
1. Read the MIT License (2 minutes)
2. If your use case involves children, read the CKL (~10 minutes)
3. Implement CKL requirements (see [OZM-NEXUS-ECOSYSTEM.md](OZM-NEXUS-ECOSYSTEM.md) Section VI for checklist)

### If you're an educator:
1. Read the CKL carefully
2. Ensure your setup meets §4 (reproducibility), §5 (privacy), §7 (offline-first)
3. Document data handling (see `DATENSCHUTZ.md` when available)

### If you're a child (or parent):
1. You own what you create (§3.1)
2. You can export your data (§3.2)
3. You can leave and take everything with you (§3.3)
4. Your questions never cost money (§7.3)

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## 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 ❤️
```

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## 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](OZM-NEXUS-ECOSYSTEM.md) Section V for governance

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## 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.**

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**Version:** 1.0
**Date:** 2025-12-13
**Full Text:** [LICENSE-MIT.md](LICENSE-MIT.md) + [LICENSE-CKL.md](LICENSE-CKL.md)