HelpingAI Open Source License
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Version 1.0

Copyright (c) 2024 HelpingAI

PREAMBLE
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The HelpingAI Open Source License (the "License") is designed to govern the use, modification, and distribution of the Inferno project and related software, documentation, and materials (collectively, the "Software"). This License aims to promote open innovation and collaboration while ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI technology. This License is compatible with open source principles and grants users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the Software for both personal and commercial purposes.

1. DEFINITIONS
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1.1. "Software" means the Inferno project, including its source code, documentation, configuration files, and associated resources.

1.2. "Source Code" means the human-readable form of the Software.

1.3. "Derivative Work" means any work that is based upon or derived from the Software, including but not limited to:

* Modified or enhanced versions of the Source Code
* Products, services, or applications that incorporate the Software
* Adaptations, transformations, or improvements of the Software

1.4. "Contributor" means any individual or entity that creates or contributes to the creation of modifications or additions to the Software.

1.5. "End User" means any individual or entity that uses the Software or Derivative Works.

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, HelpingAI hereby grants you a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable license to:

2.1. Use the Software for any purpose, including:

* Research and evaluation purposes
* Educational and academic use
* Personal projects
* Commercial applications and services

2.2. Create and use Derivative Works, provided that:

* You maintain appropriate attribution
* You ensure responsible and ethical use

2.3. Distribute the Software or Derivative Works to third parties, provided that:

* You maintain all copyright notices and attributions
* You include a complete, unmodified copy of this License
* You clearly document any modifications made
* You ensure recipients receive the same rights granted by this License

3. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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3.1. Ethical Use Restrictions

You may not use the Software for:

* Generating harmful, discriminatory, or illegal content
* Military purposes, weapons development, or harmful applications
* Violating privacy or data protection laws
* Creating autonomous systems that could cause harm to individuals or society
* Any purpose that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination

3.2. Attribution Requirements

You must:

* Maintain all copyright notices and attributions in the Software
* Include the following attribution in all Derivative Works: "Based on Inferno by HelpingAI, licensed under the HelpingAI Open Source License v1.0"
* Not use HelpingAI's name, logos, or trademarks in a way that suggests official endorsement without permission

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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4.1. HelpingAI retains copyright and other intellectual property rights in the original Software.

4.2. For any portion of the Software that you modify:

* You retain ownership of your modifications
* You grant to HelpingAI and to all other users a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, modify, and distribute your modifications under the terms of this License

4.3. Contributions:

* By submitting contributions to the Software, you grant HelpingAI a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, modify, and distribute your contributions under the terms of this License
* You confirm that you have the right to grant this license for all contributions

5. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
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5.1. Privacy Requirements:

* You must comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations when using the Software
* You must provide appropriate privacy notices to End Users of your applications
* You must obtain necessary consents for any data collection
* You must implement appropriate data security measures

5.2. No Tracking:

* The Software itself does not contain tracking mechanisms
* HelpingAI does not collect usage data through the Software

6. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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7.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HELPINGAI OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

8. TERMINATION
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8.1. This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the terms of this License.

8.2. Sections 6 and 7 shall survive termination of this License.

8.3. Upon termination, any sublicenses properly granted by you to third parties under this License shall survive the termination of this License.

9. GOVERNING LAW
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This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
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You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of the Software.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This License constitutes the entire agreement between you and HelpingAI concerning the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals, and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this License.

Last Updated: APRIL 2025

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