-------------------------------------------------------------- AuditCore License v1.2 (Self-Grant Edition) -------------------------------------------------------------- Author: Marko Chalupa Entity: IT SCHNITTSTELLE GmbH / SnapOS Foundation Address: Alte Dieburger Str. 56, 64367 Mühltal (Darmstadt), Germany Contact: audit@snapos.org Jurisdiction: Germany / European Union Date: November 2025 Applies to: SnapOS v1.0 ? v5.x, AuditCore Framework, TrueClaim², SAM Memory, SnapEthics, SnapTrace, and all derived semantic audit structures. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Preamble -------------------------------------------------------------- This license governs the use, extension, and redistribution of all semantic audit architectures, algorithms, data models, and operator definitions released under the “SnapOS” or “AuditCore” names. It is intended to preserve the scientific, structural, and ethical integrity of semantic-audit systems while allowing non-commercial reuse with full author attribution. -------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Rights Granted -------------------------------------------------------------- The following rights are automatically granted under this license: (1) Academic and non-commercial entities may read, cite, and redistribute this work in unmodified form, provided that the author’s name (“Marko Chalupa”) and the DOI reference (10.5281/zenodo.17521839 or successors) are clearly stated. (2) SnapOS materials may be used for teaching, research, interoperability testing, or regulatory documentation, provided no commercial sale, bundling, or SaaS integration is performed without written authorization. (3) Derivative works (translations, algorithmic extensions, software implementations) require explicit written consent of the author prior to publication or distribution. -------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Commercial Use and Reuse Restrictions -------------------------------------------------------------- All commercial use of SnapOS / AuditCore components — including but not limited to integration in proprietary systems, LLM frameworks, consulting products, or fee-based research services — requires a separate written license agreement with the author. Unauthorized commercial exploitation constitutes infringement under §§ 69a–69c UrhG and Articles 2, 4, 5 of the Berne Convention. It may trigger injunctive relief, statutory damages, and retroactive license fees. -------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Structural and Functional Integrity -------------------------------------------------------------- Any reinterpretation, rebranding, or embedding of AuditCore logic that reproduces the structure or function of the defined audit operators (Audit, Reentry, SnapCut, TrueClaim², EthicsGate, SnapTrace, SAM, etc.) — even when rewritten or wrapped in “black-box” code — is considered a functional derivative. Such derivatives remain covered by this license and require author permission before publication or deployment. -------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Attribution and Citation -------------------------------------------------------------- All reuse or redistribution must clearly acknowledge: © 2025 Marko Chalupa — SnapOS / AuditCore Framework DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17521839 IT SCHNITTSTELLE GmbH, Germany Citation format (example): Chalupa, M. (2025). SnapOS v4.2 — Audit First with TrueClaim²: A Semantic Infrastructure for Governance, Memory and Model Integrity. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17521839 -------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Enforcement and Penalty Clause -------------------------------------------------------------- Violation of this license constitutes a “Penalty Class 4.0” event under the SnapOS Canon. Remedies include: • Cease-and-desist and injunctive action under EU Directive 2004/48/EC • Public disclosure of infringement in the AuditCore record • Retroactive licensing fee (up to 10× the applicable value) • Profit disgorgement and recovery of legal costs -------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Warranty and Liability Disclaimer -------------------------------------------------------------- The SnapOS / AuditCore framework is provided “as is”. No warranty is given for accuracy, fitness, or interoperability. Under no circumstances shall the author be liable for any damages arising from use of this material. -------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Compatibility -------------------------------------------------------------- This license coexists with the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 International License. In case of conflict, the more restrictive clause applies. AuditCore License v1.2 extends BY-NC-ND to cover functional and structural derivatives not otherwise addressed by CC terms. -------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Termination -------------------------------------------------------------- Any breach of these terms automatically terminates all rights granted under this license. Continued use thereafter constitutes intentional infringement. -------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Jurisdiction -------------------------------------------------------------- This license shall be interpreted under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and applicable EU intellectual-property law. -------------------------------------------------------------- End of AuditCore License v1.2 (Self-Grant Edition) --------------------------------------------------------------