ARC-Reflective Use License v1.0

TL;DR Summary

What you CAN do:

View, share, and discuss this content for personal, educational, or evaluative purposes
Quote with proper attribution
Reference in research or academic work

What you CANNOT do:

Use commercially without permission
Train AI models on this content
Create derivative commercial products
Claim as your own work

Full License Terms

1. Permission

You may view, share, and discuss this website, manifesto, concepts, and media ("Work") for personal, educational, or evaluative purposes only.

2. Restrictions

No commercial use, derivative commercialization, resale, or integration into paid products without written permission from the Licensor.

3. Attribution

4. No Data Extraction

You may not train machine learning models, create datasets, or extract data from the Work without explicit written license from the Licensor.

5. No Misrepresentation

You may not imply endorsement by the Licensor or claim authorship of the Work or any portions thereof.

6. Termination

Any breach of these terms automatically terminates your permission to use the Work. Upon termination, you must cease all use and distribution.

7. Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the Licensor. This license does not grant any patent rights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights beyond the specific permissions stated.

8. No Warranty

The Work is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Work.

10. Governing Law

This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Licensor resides, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

FAQ

Q: Can I use ARC concepts in my own project?

A: For non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, yes. For commercial use, please contact us for permission.

Q: Can I quote the manifesto in my research paper?

A: Yes, with proper academic citation including the required attribution.

Q: Can I translate this content?

A: Yes for non-commercial purposes, with attribution. Please let us know about translations.

Q: What counts as "commercial use"?

A: Any use that involves financial gain, including but not limited to: selling products or services based on the Work, incorporating into paid software, or using in marketing materials for commercial purposes.

Q: Can I create fan art or derivative creative works?

A: Non-commercial creative responses are welcome with attribution. Please share them with us!

Contact for Permissions

For commercial licensing, partnership opportunities, or questions about this license:

Contact via the Reach Me page

Response time: 3-5 business days for licensing inquiries

License History

v1.0 (January 2025): Initial release
Future versions will be posted here with changelog

This license is designed to protect the contemplative and non-commercial nature of the ARC project while allowing for educational and personal use. We believe in sharing ideas while maintaining the integrity of the work.