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= Governance Model for the Palimpsest‑MPL License
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:toc:
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== Overview
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The Palimpsest‑MPL License (PMPL) is maintained by the *Palimpsest Stewardship Council*, a multi‑disciplinary body responsible for:
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* maintaining the license text
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* issuing interpretive guidance
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* stewarding future versions
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* resolving disputes
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* ensuring alignment with ethical, cultural, and provenance principles
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== Council Composition
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The Council consists of:
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* 3 Creator Representatives
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* 2 Legal Experts
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* 1 Technologist
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* 1 Cultural Heritage Advocate
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Members serve staggered 2‑year terms.
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== Responsibilities
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=== License Maintenance
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The Council reviews proposals, drafts revisions, and publishes new versions.
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=== Interpretive Guidance
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The Council may issue non‑binding clarifications to resolve ambiguity.
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=== Dispute Mediation
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The Council provides first‑instance mediation for disputes involving:
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* ethical use
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* emotional lineage
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* provenance obligations
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=== Versioning
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The Council manages the PMPL version lineage (see `VERSIONING.adoc`).
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== Decision‑Making Process
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* Simple majority for routine decisions
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* 2/3 supermajority for:
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** changes to license text
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** changes to governance structure
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** publication of new major versions
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== Public Participation
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Anyone may:
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* submit issues
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* propose improvements
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* request clarifications
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* participate in discussions
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Formal changes require Council approval.
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== Transparency
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The Council publishes:
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* meeting summaries
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* versioning decisions
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* interpretive guidance
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* annual governance reports
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== Amendments to Governance
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Changes to this governance document require a 2/3 supermajority vote.

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= Palimpsest‑MPL License (PMPL‑1.0‑or‑later)
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A file‑level copyleft license rooted in ethical use, emotional lineage, and quantum‑safe provenance, built on the foundation of the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
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This repository is the canonical home of the Palimpsest‑MPL License and its governance, exhibits, legal resources, and tooling.
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== Quick Start
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=== Apply PMPL to your project
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Download the canonical license text:
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curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-license/main/legal/PALIMPSEST-MPL-1.0.txt
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mv PALIMPSEST-MPL-1.0.txt LICENSE
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Add SPDX headers to your source files:
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// SPDX-License-Identifier: PMPL-1.0-or-later
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// SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Your Name
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PMPL is designed for:
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* open‑source software
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* creative works
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* research artefacts
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* datasets
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* machine‑learning training corpora
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* provenance‑sensitive cultural materials
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== Key Features
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=== MPL‑2.0 Foundation
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A proven, widely compatible file‑level copyleft license.
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=== Ethical Use Guidelines (Exhibit A)
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A structured framework for responsible use, including cultural, narrative, and community‑centred obligations.
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=== Quantum‑Safe Provenance (Exhibit B)
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Optional post‑quantum signatures for long‑term attribution and lineage integrity.
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=== Emotional Lineage
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Recognition that creative works carry cultural, symbolic, and narrative meaning beyond code.
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=== AI Training Permitted
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Clear guidance for machine‑learning use cases, including obligations for non‑interpretive systems.
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== Documentation
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|===
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| Document | Description
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| User Guide
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| How to apply PMPL to your project
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| Integration Guide
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| CI/CD, package managers, SPDX tooling
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| FAQ
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| Common questions and clarifications
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| Full License Text
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| The complete PMPL‑1.0 license
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| Legal Resources
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| Jurisdictional frameworks, pro bono contacts, strategy
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|===
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== Tools
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PMPL includes optional tooling for provenance and compliance:
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|===
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| Tool | Purpose
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| `pmpl-sign`
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| Sign files with quantum‑safe signatures
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| `pmpl-verify`
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| Verify provenance metadata
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| `pmpl-audit`
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| Audit repositories for PMPL compliance
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|===
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Build tools locally:
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== Repository Structure
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palimpsest-license/
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│ ├── PALIMPSEST-MPL-1.0.txt
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│ ├── exhibits/
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│ │ ├── EXHIBIT-A-ETHICAL-USE.txt
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├── docs/
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├── LICENSE
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== SPDX Identifier
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The canonical SPDX identifier for this license is:
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A machine‑readable SPDX metadata file is provided under:
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== Compatibility
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PMPL‑1.0 is compatible with:
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* MIT
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* BSD‑2‑Clause / BSD‑3‑Clause
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* Apache‑2.0
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* MPL‑2.0
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* LGPL‑2.1+
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* GPL‑2.0+ (via secondary license mechanism)
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== Legal Resources
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PMPL is governed by *Dutch law* (primary jurisdiction), with supporting analysis for:
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* Netherlands
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* United Kingdom (England & Wales, Scotland)
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* European Union
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* United States
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The `legal/` directory includes:
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* pro bono organisation lists
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* engagement letter templates
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* jurisdictional frameworks
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* statutory references
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* legal strategy (v0.4)
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* honest broker candidates
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* translation resources
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== Governance
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PMPL is maintained by the *Palimpsest Stewardship Council*, composed of:
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* 3 Creator Representatives
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* 2 Legal Experts
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* 1 Cultural Heritage Advocate
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The Council oversees:
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* license evolution
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* interpretive guidance
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* dispute mediation
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* versioning and release process
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See `GOVERNANCE.adoc` and `VERSIONING.adoc`.
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== Contributing
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We welcome contributions to:
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* documentation
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* tooling
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* research
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Before contributing:
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. Read `CONTRIBUTING.adoc`
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. Open an issue for proposals
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Changes to the license text follow a formal review process.
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== License of This Repository
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This repository is licensed under:
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SPDX-License-Identifier: PMPL-1.0-or-later
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The full license text is included in `LICENSE`.
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== Links
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* Canonical Repository: https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-license
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* Mirrors: GitLab | Codeberg
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* Issues: GitHub Issues
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* Legal Contact: Palimpsest Stewardship Council

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