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License & Contribution

- The Tractatus Framework is open source under the MIT License. We encourage: + The Tractatus Framework is open source under the Apache License 2.0. We encourage:

  • Academic research and validation studies
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    The framework is intentionally permissive because AI safety benefits from transparency and collective improvement, not proprietary control.

    +

    Why Apache 2.0?

    +

    + We chose Apache 2.0 over MIT because it provides: +

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    + View full Apache 2.0 License → +

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© 2025 Tractatus Framework. Licensed under MIT. Read our values.

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© 2025 Tractatus Framework. Licensed under Apache License 2.0. Read our values.

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What This Means in Practice:

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  • Open source framework under permissive Apache License 2.0 (with patent protection)
  • Accessible documentation and educational resources
  • Support for academic research and validation studies
  • Community contributions to case studies and improvements
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    © 2025 Tractatus Framework. Licensed under MIT. Read our values.

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    © 2025 Tractatus Framework. Licensed under Apache License 2.0.

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