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18 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
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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37 37  === 1.2 Branding, Attribution & Name Protection ===
38 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.
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.
42 42  
43 43  == 2. Copyright, CLA & Intellectual Property ==
44 44  
45 45  === 2.1 Copyright Ownership ===
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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).
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).
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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):
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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.
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.
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58 58  === 2.3 Core Components and Enforcement ===
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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.
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.
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62 62  == 3. Governance Model ==
63 63  
64 -FactHarbor uses ''Stewardship Governance'' — where strategic control remains with a trusted core group to prevent hijacking and ensure mission alignment.
63 +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 ===
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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).
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).
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72 72  === 3.2 Non-Profit Organisation (Swiss Verein) Governance ===
73 73  
74 74  The transition occurs when FactHarbor reaches organisational maturity, forming a ''Swiss Verein'' with mission-driven statutes and no profit distribution allowed.
75 75  
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.
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.