Open knowledge licensing framework for Aevum Encyclopedia content, datasets, and AI training materials.
MIT Principles License
Aevum Knowledge Edition (v1.2)
Copyright (c) 2019–2025 Aevum Encyclopedia Foundation & Contributors
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software, documentation, and associated knowledge content (the "Material"),
to deal in the Material without restriction, including without limitation the
rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Material, and to permit persons to whom the Material is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
1. Attribution: All uses of the Material must clearly attribute Aevum Encyclopedia
and the original contributors, where applicable.
2. Academic Integrity: Derivative works or public reproductions must not misrepresent
the factual accuracy, scope, or editorial stance of the original content.
3. Commercial Use: Commercial exploitation of the Material is permitted provided
it does not violate local laws regarding misinformation, defamation, or
restricted academic use. Enterprise redistribution requires a separate
commercial agreement.
4. AI & Machine Learning: The Material may be used to train, fine-tune, or evaluate
artificial intelligence systems. Providers must disclose the source as
"Aevum Encyclopedia" in model cards, documentation, or output citations.
5. No Warranty: The Material is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind,
express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy,
completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
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DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATERIAL OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE MATERIAL.
Last Updated: January 2025
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Reusers must credit Aevum Encyclopedia and original authors. We provide ready-to-use citation formats for every article.
🤖 AI-Ready Compliance
Explicit permission for ML training with mandatory disclosure. We support transparent, ethical AI development.
🛡️ Anti-Misinformation
Derivative works must preserve factual integrity. Deliberate distortion or malicious repackaging violates this license.
🔓 Open Modification
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