From 78a9d8803aa2e63795514c31b65d2222e916a653 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Meyer Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:03:01 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] docs: adopt Zero State Proprietary License v1.0 --- LICENSE | 359 +++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------------- 1 file changed, 158 insertions(+), 201 deletions(-) diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index 261eeb9..a9c0d2b 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -1,201 +1,158 @@ - Apache License - Version 2.0, January 2004 - http://www.apache.org/licenses/ - - TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION - - 1. 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From ba284a8c1221272922f78da73105dffc9ba5309e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Meyer Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:03:02 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs: document ZSPL-1.0 policy --- LICENSE_POLICY.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 LICENSE_POLICY.md diff --git a/LICENSE_POLICY.md b/LICENSE_POLICY.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8dc32e --- /dev/null +++ b/LICENSE_POLICY.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Zero State licensing policy + +This repository uses the **Zero State Proprietary License v1.0 (ZSPL-1.0)** for original Zero State materials. See [`LICENSE`](LICENSE). + +## Scope + +The license applies to Zero State-owned source code, documentation, designs, prompts, workflows, schemas, configuration, and other original materials in this repository. Third-party components remain governed by their own valid licenses. Do not remove or replace third-party notices. + +## SPDX-style identification + +For new Zero State-owned source files, use: + +```text +SPDX-License-Identifier: LicenseRef-Zero-State-Proprietary-1.0 +``` + +`LicenseRef-Zero-State-Proprietary-1.0` is an internal SPDX-style identifier and is not an OSI-approved open-source license identifier. Do not apply it to third-party files. + +## Contributions + +Only authorized Zero State contributors and agents may submit changes unless Zero State has approved a separate written agreement. Zero State may require a contributor license agreement, intellectual-property assignment, work-for-hire agreement, or other written agreement before accepting an external contribution. + +This rollout is made through a reviewable pull request. Existing license grants in repository history, forks, or third-party components are not retroactively revoked by this change. From f18e763120c59784100505c274ab3b34692ea94e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Meyer Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:03:02 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] docs: add ZSPL-1.0 notice --- README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index afe9c3b..5368a8a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -112,3 +112,10 @@ gh release create v0.3.2 --title "v0.3.0" --notes-file CHANGELOG.md - **Trademark review:** product and company marks still need formal trademark review before broad commercial use claims. - **Typography licensing:** production face licensing must be confirmed before shipping non-system display type. - Repository source is Apache-2.0. Product names and marks are not licensed for unrelated use; Apache-2.0 expressly excludes trademark rights. + + +## License + +Copyright © 2026 Zero State LLC. All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the Zero State Proprietary License v1.0. See [`LICENSE`](LICENSE). + +Third-party components remain subject to their respective licenses. From dd837f1ce27c325e77d4f181f88590c23c2a63f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Meyer Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:03:03 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] docs: document contribution licensing requirements --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 3112f3f..b04f925 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -3,3 +3,10 @@ Keep changes small, accessible, and consistent with the approved Zero State philosophy and Balanced Aperture identity. Before opening a pull request, run `npm test`. Do not make legal, contact, product-availability, trademark, or licensing claims without an approved source. Changes to the static mark or highway-centerline motion require explicit brand review. + + +## Licensing and contributions + +This repository uses the Zero State Proprietary License v1.0 (ZSPL-1.0) for original Zero State materials. See [`LICENSE`](LICENSE) and [`LICENSE_POLICY.md`](LICENSE_POLICY.md). + +Contributions are limited to authorized Zero State contributors and agents unless a separate written agreement is approved. Zero State may require a contributor license agreement, intellectual-property assignment, work-for-hire agreement, or other written agreement before accepting an external contribution. Do not add third-party code or assets without documenting their license and preserving required notices.