FOSS / FNP CUSTOM SOFTWARE LICENSE
Version 1.1
Effective Date: 2026-01-01

Copyright (c) 2026 Cecil A. Lacy
All rights reserved.

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1. DEFINITIONS

"Software" means the Fragmental Overlap Storage System (FOSS), the Fragmental Network Protocol (FNP), all associated executables, source code, object code, documentation, data formats, protocols, schemas, algorithms, and any updates or modifications thereto.

"Inventor" means Cecil A. Lacy, the sole author, owner, and licensor of the Software.

"Licensee" means any individual or entity that accesses, executes, installs, or otherwise uses the Software.

"Patent Rights" means all issued, pending, provisional, continuation, or future patent applications and claims owned or controlled by the Inventor, including but not limited to U.S. Patent Application No. 19/264,676 and related continuations.

"Authorized Use" means use of the Software strictly in accordance with this License and any supplemental terms published by the Inventor.

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2. LICENSE GRANT

Subject to full and continuous compliance with this License, the Inventor grants Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to execute the Software solely for Authorized Use.

This Software is licensed, not sold. No ownership rights are transferred.

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3. SCOPE AND RESTRICTIONS

Unless explicitly authorized in writing by the Inventor, Licensee SHALL NOT:

a) Copy, redistribute, publish, sell, resell, sublicense, rent, lease, assign, or otherwise transfer the Software or any portion thereof;

b) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, translate, adapt, analyze, benchmark for competitive purposes, or create derivative works based on the Software;

c) Attempt to discover, bypass, disable, or circumvent any hardware binding, licensing mechanism, audit system, telemetry, watermarking, or enforcement control;

d) Use the Software to develop, assist, train, validate, or support competing systems, protocols, or architectures that replicate or approximate the fragmental overlap, deterministic accumulation, or reconstruction mechanisms protected by Patent Rights;

e) Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, license, attribution, or patent notices.

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4. HARDWARE BINDING AND ENFORCEMENT

The Software may incorporate hardware-bound identifiers, execution constraints, usage validation, audit logging, or enforcement mechanisms.

Licensee acknowledges and agrees that:

a) Such mechanisms are an intentional and integral part of the Software;

b) Circumvention or interference constitutes a material breach of this License;

c) Hardware-bound execution does not constitute a defect, surveillance, or privacy violation, but a licensing condition.

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5. PATENT NOTICE AND PROTECTION

The Software is protected by one or more patents and pending patent applications.

Use of the Software outside the scope of this License constitutes both:

a) Copyright infringement; and
b) Patent infringement.

No patent license is granted except as expressly stated herein.

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6. ROYALTIES AND COMMERCIAL USE

Commercial use, redistribution, integration, hosting, deployment, or any revenue-generating use of the Software, whether direct or indirect, requires a separate written license agreement.

Such use may be subject to royalties, reporting obligations, or usage limitations.

Absent a separate written agreement, no commercial rights are granted.

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7. AUDIT RIGHTS

The Inventor reserves the right to verify compliance with this License through technical, cryptographic, or procedural means.

Upon reasonable notice, Licensee agrees to cooperate with compliance verification efforts.

Failure to comply with such verification or refusal to provide reasonably requested information constitutes a material breach of this License.

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8. TERMINATION

This License is effective until terminated.

The Inventor may terminate this License immediately and without notice if Licensee breaches any provision of this License.

Upon termination, Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies in their possession or control.

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9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

Licensee assumes all risk arising from use of the Software.

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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE INVENTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE, IF ANY, FOR USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

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11. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

Licensee acknowledges that any breach of this License may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be insufficient.

The Inventor shall be entitled to seek injunctive or equitable relief, including immediate court action, without the requirement to post bond or prove damages.

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12. GOVERNING LAW

This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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13. NO WAIVER

Failure by the Inventor to enforce any provision of this License shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

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14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings.

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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15. CONTACT AND AUTHORIZATION

All permissions, exceptions, or commercial licensing inquiries must be expressly granted in writing by the Inventor.

No implied rights are granted.

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