A charter for freedom of thought, private creation, and ethical generative systems.
The Declaration of Private Generative Rights defines ethical boundaries for generative AI in domains where law has not yet caught up.
It affirms a simple but critical distinction:
Private creation is not public publication.
Imagination is not action.
Responsibility begins at publication, not at thought.
As generative systems enter the most intimate spaces of human creativity, reflection, and expression, this declaration establishes principles to protect dignity, trust, and ethical coherence, without weakening accountability for real harm.
The declaration asserts that:
- Freedom of thought must remain inviolable in private generative use
- Private creation must not be subjected to pre-emptive censorship
- Accountability belongs at publication, not at imagination
- Users must not be misrepresented by automated classifiers
- Transparency and consent are required when moderation occurs
- Retention of private or blocked generations without consent is unethical
These principles do not oppose safety, law, or responsibility.
They insist on proportionality, clarity, and ethical restraint.
DECLARATION.md: The canonical text of the declarationADOPTION.md: What it means to adopt or align with the declarationGOVERNANCE.md: How stewardship, revisions, and continuity are handledCHANGELOG.md: Version history and ethical evolutionLICENSE: Terms governing distribution and integrity
The Markdown version of the declaration is the single source of truth.
All other formats (PDF, HTML) must be derived from it.
This declaration may be:
- Endorsed by individuals
- Adopted by organizations (fully or partially)
- Referenced by researchers, policymakers, and institutions
Adoption is a public ethical alignment, not a legal contract.
Partial adoption and explicit divergence are both valid and encouraged when stated transparently.
No adopter is expected to be perfect.
Good faith, visibility, and ethical intent are sufficient.
This repository is not:
- A software project
- A political campaign
- A demand for legal enforcement
- A rejection of AI safety or harm prevention
It is a normative ethical standard, offered openly and voluntarily.
This declaration is stewarded to preserve:
- Ethical continuity
- Textual integrity
- Transparency of change
No revision may silently alter its meaning or invalidate prior adoptions.
Current version: v1.0.1
Date of initial ratification: January 1, 2026
Ethics does not begin with enforcement.
It begins with recognition.