This repository contains the basic license text of the Parameters license. The use, modification, and distribution of this Work are governed by the Parameters License (see LICENSE.md).
The primary goal of making this Work available under the Parameters License is to allow for its review and evaluation for business assessment purposes while ensuring that the Author's (Jason Miller) rights regarding modifications, commercial branding, and business association are clearly defined and protected.
The full text of the Parameters License can be found in the LICENSE.md file.
This custom license, the "Parameters License," was created by Jason Miller to address a specific need: to share creative works for evaluation and internal assessment by other businesses or entities, while maintaining strict control over how these works are subsequently used, modified, or commercially leveraged.
Many standard open-source licenses are designed for broad sharing and modification, which is excellent for collaborative development. However, for works that are intended for initial assessment or review—where the Author wishes to retain tight control over derivatives, commercial branding, and formal business associations stemming from the work—a more tailored approach was deemed necessary.
The Parameters License aims to achieve the following:
- Enable Assessment: Allow businesses and individuals to review and evaluate the Work for internal understanding and to assess its potential applicability to their own strategies or operations.
- Control Modifications: Ensure that the Work is not altered, adapted, or built upon without the Author's explicit prior written consent. This maintains the integrity and original intent of the Work.
- Prevent Unauthorized Commercial Association: Prohibit the use of the Work in any way that suggests an endorsement, partnership, or other business relationship with the Author, or the affixing of commercial branding (logos, trademarks) to promote another entity, unless a formal, separate written agreement (a "Commercial Use Agreement") is established.
- Protect Intellectual Property: Clearly affirm the Author's ownership of the Work.
This license provides a clear framework for initial, limited use, with pathways for broader use or commercialization explicitly requiring further discussion and agreement with the Author.
The Parameters License is intended to set forth clear terms and expectations regarding the use of the accompanying Work. By accessing, downloading, or using the Work, the Licensee agrees to be bound by its terms.
Important Disclaimer from the Author (Jason Miller):
While the "Parameters License" has been drafted with the intent of creating a clear and understandable set of conditions, it is not offered as legal advice, nor should it be construed as such. The Author, Jason Miller, is not a legal professional providing legal services to users of this license text.
The legal effectiveness and enforceability of any license can depend on various factors, including the specific jurisdiction, the nature of the work, and the context of its use.
Users of this Work who agree to the Parameters License do so based on their own understanding of its terms. Individuals or entities who wish to adopt or adapt the Parameters License text for their own creative works do so at their own risk. The Author (Jason Miller) assumes no liability for the legal standing, basis, enforceability, or any consequences arising from the use of the Parameters License text by third parties for their own licensing purposes. If you require legal advice regarding this license or wish to use this license text for your own works, you should consult with a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction.
This license reflects Jason Miller's wishes regarding how his creative works, which may be presented for professional engagement directly or indirectly (e.g., through an agent), are to be handled.
For those interested in a more detailed legal perspective on the structure and implications of the Parameters License, a review conducted from the viewpoint of a senior lawyer specializing in creative works can be found in the LAWYER_REVIEW.md file. This review discusses the clarity, enforceability, and overall nature of the license as drafted.
- Review the LICENSE.md carefully. Your use of the Work is contingent upon your agreement to these terms.
- You are permitted to use the Work for internal Business Assessment and Evaluation Purposes only.
- Modifications are not permitted without explicit prior written consent from Jason Miller.
- Commercial Branding or creating a Business Relationship Association is not permitted without a separate, signed Commercial Use Agreement with Jason Miller.
For inquiries regarding permissions beyond the scope of this License, including requests for modification or a Commercial Use Agreement, please contact Jason Miller at [email protected] .