Initialise repository and update README

LICENSE

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+# IES InnerSource License
+
+**Repository:** `IES Top Ontology`
+**Description:** `Defines the licensing terms for the code and documentation in this repository.`  
+
+---
+
+## Version
+
+**IES InnerSource License – Version 1.0**
+**Issued by:** Information Exchange Standard (IES) Initiative
+**Effective Date:** 2 October 2025
+
+---
+
+## Copyright
+
+© Crown Copyright 2025.  
+This work has been developed by the Information Exchange Standard Initiative and is legally attributed to the Crown. Please contact the IES Steering Group for further information.
+
+This repository is **not open source**.  
+Its contents are licensed under the terms of this **IES InnerSource License**, unless and until it is formally published under an approved open source licence by the IES Steering Group.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+This repository supports InnerSource development practices within IES projects. It enables collaborative development by internal teams and authorised suppliers, in a controlled and non-public environment.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Licensing Status
+
+This work is **not licensed under an open source licence**.  
+It must not be published, distributed, sublicensed, or shared externally without the **explicit, written approval** of the IES Steering Group.
+
+> The IES InnerSource Licence permits internal collaboration only. No part of this repository may be used or disclosed beyond the authorised delivery context.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Intellectual Property
+
+All rights, including intellectual property rights in the content and associated materials, are owned by the Crown.
+
+Where contributions are made by suppliers or delivery partners, those contributions are accepted on the basis that **full intellectual property rights** belong to the Crown under the terms of their contract.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Permitted Use
+
+You may:
+
+- View, use, and modify the repository content as required to fulfil your responsibilities under your Domain Working Group's Chair and/or Representative.
+- Collaborate within authorised IES Project teams and with approved suppliers under existing contracts.
+
+You may not:
+
+- Share, publish, or release this repository publicly.
+- Fork, clone, or redistribute this code unless permitted in writing by the IES Steering Group.
+- Apply any license other than the IES InnerSource License to this repository or its contents, unless instructed by the IES Steering Group.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Future Publication
+
+At the discretion of the IES Steering Group, this repository may later be designated for release under an approved open source licence.
+
+Any such designation must follow the IES Steering Group's governance processes.
+
+> Until such designation is explicitly made and executed, this repository remains **confidential and proprietary**.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Enforcement
+
+Any unauthorised disclosure, publication, or redistribution of this repository or its contents may:
+
+- Constitute a breach of contract
+- Trigger formal investigation
+- Result in legal, disciplinary, or commercial action, including revocation of access rights
+
+All actions will be escalated to the IES Steering Group for appropriate handling.
+
+---
+
+## Contact
+
+For all enquiries regarding licensing, publication status, or contributor rights, please contact:
+
+**IES Steering Group**
+steering@informationexchangestandard.org
+
+---
+
+**End of IES InnerSource Licence – Version 1.0**

README.md

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-# IES [INSERT-NAME-HERE] Ontology
+# IES Core Ontology
 
 ![IES Logo](assets/images/IES-logo-dark.png)
 
-**Repository:** `IES [INSERT-NAME-HERE] Ontology`
-**Description:** `This repository contains the development artifacts for the IES [INSERT-NAME-HERE] ontology. It follows the standard IES ontology development repository structure and incorporates shared IES tools and GitHub workflows.`  
-**Repository Status:** `Private – NDTP InnerSource`  
+**Repository:** `IES Core Ontology`
+**Description:** `This repository contains the development artifacts for the IES Core ontology.`  
+**Repository Status:** `Private - IES InnerSource`  
 
 ---
 
 ## Overview
 
-This repository is part of the **National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP)**. It supports the development of secure, modular, and standards-based ontologies for internal use across NDTP projects.
-
-> **This repository is private and governed by the NDTP InnerSource Licence – Version 1.0.**  
-> It is intended solely for collaboration among NDTP teams and authorised suppliers.  
-> It is **not open source** and must not be disclosed, redistributed, or published externally.
-
-This repository contains the development artifacts for the IES [INSERT-NAME-HERE] ontology. It follows the standard IES ontology development repository structure and incorporates shared IES tools and GitHub workflows.
+This repository contains the development artifacts for the IES Core Ontology.
 
 --- 
 
@@ -25,15 +19,10 @@ Please see [Contributing Guide][docs-contrib] for guidelines on how to contribut
 
 ## Licensing
 
-See [LICENSE.md][license] for full details.
-
-> ⚠️ This repository is **not open source**.  
-> Redistribution, disclosure, or publication of any part of this repository is prohibited without the **explicit, written approval** of the NDTP Management Team.
-
-All intellectual property rights are held by the **Department for Business and Trade (UK)** as the governing entity for the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP).
+See [LICENSE][license] for full details.
 
 ### Attribution
-When using this ontology, you must include the attribution: [© Crown Copyright 2020-2024 (Department for Business and Trade)][copyright].
+When using this ontology, you must include the attribution: [© Crown Copyright 2020-2024][copyright].
 
 ### Third Party Components
 This project includes third party software and tools under different licenses. See individual dependency documentation for details.
@@ -42,9 +31,9 @@ This project includes third party software and tools under different licenses. S
 This repository has benefited from collaboration with various organisations. For a list of acknowledgments, see [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.md][ack].  
 
 ## Support and Contact  
-For questions or support, check our Issues or contact the NDTP team on ndtp@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
+For questions or support, check our Issues or contact ... TBC.
 
-**Maintained by the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP).**
+**Maintained by ... TBC**
 
 ## Changelog
 See [CHANGELOG][CHANGELOG] for a list of changes in each release.
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 [copyright]: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/crown-copyright/
 [docs-contrib]: docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
 [gh-readme]: .github/github-README.md
-[license]: LICENSE.md
+[license]: LICENSE
 [sec]: https://vdp.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/.well-known/security.txt
 [VERSION]: VERSION
-[vul]: https://www.gov.uk/help/report-vulnerability
+[vul]: https://www.gov.uk/help/report-vulnerability

ies_tools/src/build/README.md

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 MIT - see [LICENCE][LICENSE]
 
 [ies-common-repo]: https://github.com/IES-Org/ies-common
-[LICENSE]: ../../../LICENCE
+[LICENSE]: ../../../LICENSE

ies_tools/src/github_tools/README-how-to-setup-gh-for-team-members.md

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 These scripts are licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENCE][LICENCE] for details.
 
 [create-repo]: ../../../.github/workflows/create-ontology-repo.yml
-[licence]: ../../../LICENCE
+[licence]: ../../../LICENSE
 [setup-labels]: ../../../.github/workflows/setup-labels.yml