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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	+* '''1.2.A Trademark:''' FactHarbor name, logo, and brand elements are protected via trademark (held by Founder initially, then transferred to Verein). ''Purpose: Prevent malicious forks impersonating FactHarbor.''
	40	+* '''1.2.B 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.
	41	+
	42	+== 2. Copyright, CLA & Intellectual Property ==
	43	+
	44	+=== 2.1 Copyright Ownership ===
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	46	+* '''Startup Phase:''' Founder holds copyright to all FactHarbor code, AI templates, documentation, and assets. Third-party contributors retain copyright to their individual contributions.
	47	+* '''Non-Profit Phase:''' All relevant assets transfer to the Verein (see Section 3.2.3).
	48	+
	49	+=== 2.2 Contributor License Agreement (CLA) ===
	50	+
	51	+All contributors must sign a CLA before contributions can be merged. The CLA states:
	52	+Contributors retain their original copyright, but they grant the FactHarbor Organization (Founder → later Swiss Verein):
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	54	+* A '''perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license''' to use, modify, sublicense, and redistribute their contributions under AGPLv3.
	55	+* The '''explicit right to enforce AGPLv3''', including filing legal action against infringers and defending license terms, acting on the contributor’s behalf where necessary.
	56	+
	57	+=== 2.3 Core Components and Enforcement ===
	58	+
	59	+The organization may optionally request a Copyright Assignment Agreement (CAA) for critical subsystems (e.g., the AKEL engine), but this is not required at this stage.
	60	+
	61	+== 3. Governance Model ==
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	63	+FactHarbor uses '''Stewardship Governance''' — where strategic control remains with a trusted core group to prevent hijacking and ensure mission alignment.
	64	+
	65	+=== 3.1 Startup Phase Governance ===
	66	+
	67	+* '''3.1.1 Founder Leadership:''' Founder acts as Sole Maintainer, approves all merges, manages releases, and has final authority over technical and strategic decisions. Founder has legal responsibility.
	68	+* '''3.1.2 Core Team (Future Addition):''' The Founder may appoint trusted individuals. Security-sensitive changes require multi-party approval.
	69	+* '''3.1.3 Founder Succession Plan:''' Before transitioning, the Founder will define a succession mechanism in the Governance Charter (e.g., Founder-appointed successor, Steering Council ratification).
	70	+
	71	+=== 3.2 Non-Profit Organisation (Swiss Verein) Governance ===
	72	+
	73	+The transition occurs when FactHarbor reaches organisational maturity, forming a ''Swiss Verein'' with mission-driven statutes and no profit distribution allowed.
	74	+
	75	+* '''3.2.1 Governance Bodies:''' Includes the '''Steering Council''' (central decision-making), '''Core Maintainers''' (code review/merges), and '''Security Council''' (security veto/audits).
	76	+* '''3.2.2 Founder’s Role After Transition:''' The Founder becomes a Permanent Steering Council member and strategic vision holder, but decisions follow the Governance Charter.
	77	+* '''3.2.3 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.