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1		-= FactHarbor Open Source, Governance & Financing Model =
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3	3	== Version 0.1 (Draft) ==
	3	+(Human-Readable Specification)
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5	5	== 0. Overview ==
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7	7	FactHarbor is a long-term public knowledge infrastructure.
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9	9	Its governance model must ensure:
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11	11	* Integrity against manipulation
12	12	* Transparency of reasoning and code
13	13	* Longevity beyond any single founder
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16	16	* Legal compliance under Swiss, EU, and US frameworks
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18	18	This document defines the Open Source Model, Governance Model, and Financing Model across two phases:
	17	+* '''Startup Phase''' — Founder-led, lightweight, flexible
	18	+* '''Non-Profit Organization (Swiss Verein) Phase''' — Stable, community-governed, mission-locked
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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	23	The transition is triggered by maturity and community growth, not a predetermined date.
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25	25	== 1. Licensing Model ==
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27	27	=== 1.1 Open Source License — AGPLv3 ===
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29	29	The GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPLv3) is selected because it:
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31	31	* Ensures full transparency of all server-side modifications
32	32	* Forces any fork or remote service to publish source code
33	33	* Protects against hidden logic changes (critical for truth-based systems)
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35	35	AGPLv3 is the strongest available license aligned with FactHarbor’s mission of trust, transparency, and manipulation resistance.
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37	37	=== 1.2 Branding, Attribution & Name Protection ===
	32	+* '''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.''
	33	+* '''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.
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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.
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43	43	== 2. Copyright, CLA & Intellectual Property ==
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45	45	=== 2.1 Copyright Ownership ===
	37	+* '''Startup Phase:''' Founder holds copyright to all FactHarbor code, AI templates, documentation, and assets. Third-party contributors retain copyright to their individual contributions.
	38	+* '''Non-Profit Phase:''' All relevant assets transfer to the Verein (see Section 3.2.3).
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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).
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50	50	=== 2.2 Contributor License Agreement (CLA) ===
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52	52	All contributors must sign a CLA before contributions can be merged. The CLA states:
53	53	Contributors retain their original copyright, but they grant the FactHarbor Organization (Founder → later Swiss Verein):
	43	+* A '''perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license''' to use, modify, sublicense, and redistribute their contributions under AGPLv3.
	44	+* The '''explicit right to enforce AGPLv3''', including filing legal action against infringers and defending license terms, acting on the contributor’s behalf where necessary.
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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.
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58	58	=== 2.3 Core Components and Enforcement ===
	47	+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.
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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.
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62	62	== 3. Governance Model ==
	50	+FactHarbor uses '''Stewardship Governance''' — where strategic control remains with a trusted core group to prevent hijacking and ensure mission alignment.
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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.
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66	66	=== 3.1 Startup Phase Governance ===
	53	+* '''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.
	54	+* '''3.1.2 Core Team (Future Addition):''' The Founder may appoint trusted individuals. Security-sensitive changes require multi-party approval.
	55	+* '''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).
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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).
	57	+=== 3.2 Non-Profit Organization (Swiss Verein) Governance ===
	58	+The transition occurs when FactHarbor reaches organizational maturity, forming a '''Swiss Verein''' with mission-driven statutes and no profit distribution allowed.
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72		-=== 3.2 Non-Profit Organisation (Swiss Verein) Governance ===
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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.
	60	+* '''3.2.1 Governance Bodies:''' Includes the '''Steering Council''' (central decision-making), '''Core Maintainers''' (code review/merges), and '''Security Council''' (security veto/audits).
	61	+* '''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.
	62	+* '''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.