Create Patent & IP statement for Football Scout AI

Added a draft for Patent & Intellectual Property statement for Football Scout AI, detailing IP rights, licensing, compliance standards, and enforcement.

Signed-off-by: muzzammilkatelia-eng <muzzammil.katelia@gmail.com>

Author: muzzammilkatelia-eng

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+Here’s a **Patent & Intellectual Property (IP) statement draft** you can publish in the Football Scout AI repository under Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd. It’s written in a clear, founder‑protective style suitable for GitHub:
+
+---
+
+# ⚖️ Patent & Intellectual Property Notice  
+**Football Scout AI**  
+**Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd (MSAI), Hull, United Kingdom**
+
+---
+
+## Intellectual Property
+Football Scout AI is the proprietary innovation of **Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd**. All source code, documentation, models, and safeguarding frameworks contained in this repository are protected under UK and international intellectual property law.  
+
+- **Copyright:** © 2026 Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd. All rights reserved.  
+- **Patent Pending:** Football Scout AI is subject to patent filings covering safeguarding‑first AI architecture, bias‑resistant scouting algorithms, and compliance‑integrated audit frameworks.  
+- **Trademarks:** “Football Scout AI” and associated logos are trademarks of Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd.  
+
+---
+
+## Licensing
+- This repository is released under a **restricted Apache‑style licence**, adapted to founder‑protective compliance.  
+- **Permitted Use:** Partners and collaborators may use the code for evaluation, research, and integration subject to safeguarding compliance.  
+- **Prohibited Use:** Commercial exploitation, resale, or derivative works without explicit written consent from Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd.  
+- **Audit Requirement:** Any deployment must include safeguarding and compliance checks as defined in the Football Scout AI framework.  
+
+---
+
+## Compliance Standards
+Football Scout AI is designed to operate in alignment with:  
+- **FIFA compliance standards** for player data and talent identification.  
+- **UNESCO principles** for ethical AI and inclusive education.  
+- **UK Department for Education (DfE) frameworks** for safeguarding and digital transformation.  
+
+---
+
+## Enforcement
+Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd actively monitors and enforces its IP rights. Any unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of Football Scout AI will be subject to legal action under UK and international law.  
+
+---
+
+## Contact
+For licensing, partnership, or compliance enquiries:  
+**Minimax Sustainable AI Ltd**  
+Hull, United Kingdom  
+Email: founder@al-isa-institute.com  
+
+👉 Do you want me to also **draft a matching LICENSE file** (Apache‑style but customised for safeguarding‑first compliance) so your repo is fully protected and consistent?