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	1	+= FactHarbor Open Source, Governance & Financing Model =
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	3	+== Version 0.1 (Draft) ==
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	5	+== 0. Overview ==
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	7	+FactHarbor is a long-term public knowledge infrastructure.
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	9	+Its governance model must ensure:
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	11	+* Integrity against manipulation
	12	+* Transparency of reasoning and code
	13	+* Longevity beyond any single founder
	14	+* Sustainability via realistic financing
	15	+* Openness without compromising trust
	16	+* Legal compliance under Swiss, EU, and US frameworks
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	18	+This document defines the Open Source Model, Governance Model, and Financing Model across two phases:
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	20	+* Startup Phase — Founder-led, lightweight, flexible
	21	+* Non-Profit Organisation (Swiss Verein) Phase — Stable, community-governed, mission-locked
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	23	+The transition is triggered by maturity and community growth, not a predetermined date.
	24	+
	25	+== 1. Licensing Model ==
	26	+
	27	+=== 1.1 Open Source License — AGPLv3 ===
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	29	+The GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPLv3) is selected because it:
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	31	+* Ensures full transparency of all server-side modifications
	32	+* Forces any fork or remote service to publish source code
	33	+* Protects against hidden logic changes (critical for truth-based systems)
	34	+* Allows commercial activity if and only if source modifications remain open
	35	+AGPLv3 is the strongest available license aligned with FactHarbor’s mission of trust, transparency, and manipulation resistance.
	36	+
	37	+=== 1.2 Branding, Attribution & Name Protection ===
	38	+
	39	+* Trademark: FactHarbor name, logo, and brand elements are protected via trademark (held by Founder initially, then transferred to Verein).
	40	+* Purpose: Prevent malicious forks impersonating FactHarbor.'
	41	+* Attribution Guidelines (Non-Binding): FactHarbor requests (but does not require) that public-facing deployments display: “Powered by FactHarbor.” This is a guideline, fully compatible with AGPLv3.
	42	+
	43	+== 2. Copyright, CLA & Intellectual Property ==
	44	+
	45	+=== 2.1 Copyright Ownership ===
	46	+
	47	+* Startup Phase: Founder holds copyright to all FactHarbor code, AI templates, documentation, and assets. Third-party contributors retain copyright to their individual contributions.
	48	+* Non-Profit Phase: All relevant assets transfer to the Verein (see Section 3.2.3).
	49	+
	50	+=== 2.2 Contributor License Agreement (CLA) ===
	51	+
	52	+All contributors must sign a CLA before contributions can be merged. The CLA states:
	53	+Contributors retain their original copyright, but they grant the FactHarbor Organization (Founder → later Swiss Verein):
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	55	+* A ''perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license'' to use, modify, sublicense, and redistribute their contributions under AGPLv3.
	56	+* The ''explicit right to enforce AGPLv3'', including filing legal action against infringers, and defending license terms, acting on the contributor’s behalf where necessary.
	57	+
	58	+=== 2.3 Core Components and Enforcement ===
	59	+
	60	+The organisation may optionally request a Copyright Assignment Agreement (CAA) for critical subsystems (e.g., the AKEL engine), but this is not required at this stage.
	61	+
	62	+== 3. Governance Model ==
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	64	+FactHarbor uses ''Stewardship Governance'' — where strategic control remains with a trusted core group to prevent hijacking and ensure mission alignment.
	65	+
	66	+=== 3.1 Startup Phase Governance ===
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	68	+* Founder Leadership: Founder acts as Sole Maintainer, approves all merges, manages releases, and has final authority over technical and strategic decisions. The founder has legal responsibility.
	69	+* Core Team (Future Addition): The Founder may appoint trusted individuals. Security-sensitive changes require multi-party approval.
	70	+* Founder Succession Plan: Before transitioning, the Founder will define a succession mechanism in the Governance Charter (e.g., Founder-appointed successor, Steering Council ratification).
	71	+
	72	+=== 3.2 Non-Profit Organisation (Swiss Verein) Governance ===
	73	+
	74	+The transition occurs when FactHarbor reaches organisational maturity, forming a ''Swiss Verein'' with mission-driven statutes and no profit distribution allowed.
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	76	+* Governance Bodies: Includes the ''Steering Council'' (central decision-making), ''Core Maintainers'' (code review/merges), and ''Security Council" (security veto/audits).
	77	+* Founder’s Role After Transition: The Founder becomes a Permanent Steering Council member and strategic vision holder, but decisions follow the Governance Charter.
	78	+* Asset Transfer Protocol (Critical Legal Step): At the moment the Swiss Verein is formally created, a documented ''Asset Transfer Agreement'' is executed, conveying Copyright, Domains, Repositories, and Trademarks from the Founder to the Verein.