# Palimpsest License v0.4  User Guide

## Welcome to the Palimpsest License

This guide helps creators, artists, writers, musicians, and cultural workers understand how to use the Palimpsest License to protect their work in the age of AI, digital distribution, and cultural appropriation.

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## Table of Contents

1. [What Is the Palimpsest License?](#what-is-the-palimpsest-license)
2. [Who Should Use This License?](#who-should-use-this-license)
3. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
4. [Understanding Key Concepts](#understanding-key-concepts)
5. [How to Apply the License](#how-to-apply-the-license)
6. [Permissions and Restrictions](#permissions-and-restrictions)
7. [Attribution Requirements](#attribution-requirements)
8. [Working with AI and Synthetic Systems](#working-with-ai-and-synthetic-systems)
9. [Protecting Cultural and Emotional Context](#protecting-cultural-and-emotional-context)
10. [Enforcement and Dispute Resolution](#enforcement-and-dispute-resolution)
11. [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)
12. [Additional Resources](#additional-resources)

---

## What Is the Palimpsest License?

The **Palimpsest License** is a future-proof, layered licensing framework designed to protect creative works that carry emotional weight, cultural significance, or narrative depth. Unlike traditional open licenses (like Creative Commons), Palimpsest specifically addresses:

- **AI training and synthetic generation**: Explicit consent required for interpretive AI systems
- **Emotional lineage**: Protection of narrative intent and cultural context
- **Symbolic attribution**: Credit that honours more than just legal authorship
- **Quantum-proof traceability**: Future-ready attribution mechanisms
- **DAO governance**: Support for collective ownership and community stewardship

### Core Philosophy

> "This is a license born not just from copyright, but from care. From narrative debt. From cultural refusal. From emotional fidelity."

The Palimpsest License recognises that creative works carry meaning beyond their commercial value. It protects the **story behind the story**  the cultural roots, emotional truths, and symbolic resonance that make creative work meaningful.

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## Who Should Use This License?

The Palimpsest License is designed for creators whose work involves:

### Creative Domains
- **Writers and poets** working with trauma, diaspora narratives, or cultural memory
- **Musicians and composers** creating protest songs, cultural anthems, or emotionally charged works
- **Visual artists** exploring identity, displacement, or social justice
- **Filmmakers and documentarians** dealing with sensitive subjects or community stories
- **Game designers** incorporating mythology, folklore, or cultural narratives
- **Performance artists** whose work carries ritual or ceremonial significance

### Technical and Cultural Projects
- **Open source developers** who want stronger attribution and anti-exploitation protections
- **Data scientists** sharing datasets with cultural or emotional context
- **Cultural organisations** managing collective heritage or community archives
- **Academic researchers** publishing work with indigenous knowledge or vulnerable communities
- **Archivists and librarians** preserving culturally significant materials

### When to Choose Palimpsest Over Other Licenses

**Choose Palimpsest if:**
- Your work deals with trauma, grief, or collective memory
- You need to protect against AI training without explicit consent
- Cultural context is as important as the content itself
- You want attribution that honours emotional and symbolic lineage
- You're concerned about exploitation by large tech platforms
- Traditional copyright feels too restrictive, but Creative Commons feels too permissive

**Choose a different license if:**
- You want maximum permissiveness with minimal restrictions (use CC0 or MIT)
- You only care about code/technical content (use Apache, GPL, etc.)
- You want commercial restrictions without cultural considerations (use CC BY-NC)
- Your work has no emotional, cultural, or narrative weight

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## Getting Started

### Quick Start Checklist

1. **Read the full license text**: `/LICENSES/v0.4/palimpsest-v0.4.md`
2. **Understand your obligations**: See [Permissions and Restrictions](#permissions-and-restrictions)
3. **Prepare your metadata**: Document your work's context and lineage
4. **Apply the license**: Add license headers and files to your project
5. **Register (optional)**: Consider using a blockchain registry for enhanced traceability
6. **Communicate**: Let your community know about your licensing choice

### What You'll Need

- **License text**: The official Palimpsest License v0.4
- **Attribution information**: Your name, contact, cultural context
- **Metadata**: Machine-readable information about your work
- **Optional consent forms**: If you want to allow specific AI uses

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## Understanding Key Concepts

### 1. Non-Interpretive (NI) vs. Interpretive AI Systems

**Non-Interpretive (NI) Systems** are AI tools that don't fundamentally alter meaning:
- **Examples**: Translation tools, accessibility converters, format transformers, search indexing
- **License requirement**: Generally permitted without additional consent
- **Key characteristic**: They preserve the original work's meaning and context

**Interpretive AI Systems** create new meaning or derivative works:
- **Examples**: Large language models (GPT, Claude, etc.), generative image AI (Midjourney, DALL-E), music generation, style transfer
- **License requirement**: **Explicit written consent required** before training or use
- **Key characteristic**: They analyse, learn from, or generate new works based on the original

### 2. Emotional Lineage

**Emotional lineage** refers to the chain of emotional and narrative intent that flows through creative works.

**Example**:
A protest song written during political oppression carries emotional lineage:
- **Original context**: Written by imprisoned activist expressing resistance
- **Lineage preservation**: Covers must acknowledge the original context and purpose
- **Violation**: Using the melody in a commercial jingle erases the emotional lineage

**How to document emotional lineage:**
```markdown
## Emotional Lineage

**Original Context**: This poem was written in response to [historical event]
**Cultural Roots**: Draws from [cultural tradition/community]
**Emotional Intent**: Expresses [grief/resistance/celebration/etc.]
**Symbolic Elements**: [Specific metaphors or symbols with cultural meaning]
```

### 3. Symbolic Attribution

Traditional attribution: "Written by Jane Doe"

Symbolic attribution includes:
- Cultural community connections
- Thematic and narrative influences
- Emotional and spiritual lineage
- Collective contributors (even if unnamed)

**Example of symbolic attribution:**
```
Written by Jane Doe
Based on oral traditions of the Yoruba diaspora
In dialogue with themes of displacement and resilience
Honouring the unnamed survivors whose stories inspired this work
```

### 4. Ambient Attribution

Attribution integrated **into the creative work itself**, not just in separate credits.

**Examples:**
- **Games**: Credits woven into environmental textures, NPC dialogue, or discoverable lore
- **Music**: Attribution in liner notes that are part of the album artwork
- **VR experiences**: Spatial audio credits or visual acknowledgments in the environment
- **Websites**: Credits embedded in design elements, not hidden in footer links

**Why it matters**: Ambient attribution is harder to strip away and creates a more honest relationship between original and derivative works.

### 5. Quantum-Proof Traceability

Attribution mechanisms designed to survive future technological changes:
- Cryptographic hashing (SHA-256 or stronger)
- Blockchain registration (immutable public ledgers)
- Distributed metadata (stored across multiple systems)
- Post-quantum cryptography readiness

**Practical implementation**:
- Use Content Addressable Storage (IPFS, Arweave)
- Include cryptographic hashes in your metadata
- Register with decentralised timestamping services
- Maintain multiple copies of attribution metadata

---

## How to Apply the License

### Step 1: Add License File

Create a `LICENSE` file in your project root:

```
Palimpsest License v0.4

This work is licensed under the Palimpsest License v0.4.
The full license text is available at:
https://github.com/yourusername/palimpsest-license/blob/main/LICENSES/v0.4/palimpsest-v0.4.md

Copyright [Year] [Your Name/Organisation]
```

### Step 2: Add License Headers

For code files, add a header:

```python
# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0-or-later
# Copyright [Year] [Your Name]
# Licensed under the Palimpsest License v0.4
# See LICENSE file for full terms
```

For creative works (markdown, text files):

```markdown
---
title: "Your Work Title"
author: "Your Name"
license: "Palimpsest-0.4"
copyright: "[Year] [Your Name]"
emotional_lineage: "Brief description of cultural/emotional context"
---
```

### Step 3: Create Attribution Metadata

Create a `PALIMPSEST_ATTRIBUTION.md` file:

```markdown
# Attribution and Context

## Creator Information
- **Name**: [Your legal name or pseudonym]
- **Contact**: [Email or contact method]
- **Website**: [Optional]

## Work Information
- **Title**: [Work title]
- **Created**: [Date or period]
- **Version**: [If applicable]

## Cultural Context
- **Cultural Origins**: [Community, tradition, or cultural roots]
- **Influences**: [Works, traditions, or movements that influenced this]
- **Emotional Intent**: [What you hope this work conveys]

## Symbolic Elements
[Describe any symbols, metaphors, or cultural references that carry specific meaning]

## Permissions
- **Non-Interpretive AI**:  Allowed /  Requires consent
- **Interpretive AI**:  Allowed /  Prohibited /  Contact for consent
- **Commercial Use**:  Allowed with attribution /  Prohibited /  Share-alike required

## Contact for Permissions
[Email or method to request special permissions]
```

### Step 4: Add Machine-Readable Metadata

Create a `.palimpsest.json` file in your project:

```json
{
  "@context": "https://palimpsest.license/schema/v0.4",
  "type": "CreativeWork",
  "name": "Your Work Title",
  "author": {
    "name": "Your Name",
    "email": "your.email@example.com"
  },
  "license": "https://palimpsest.license/v0.4",
  "dateCreated": "2025-01-15",
  "emotionalLineage": {
    "culturalOrigins": "Description of cultural context",
    "intent": "Description of emotional or narrative intent"
  },
  "permissions": {
    "nonInterpretiveAI": true,
    "interpretiveAI": false,
    "commercialUse": true,
    "shareAlike": false
  },
  "cryptographicHash": "sha256:your-content-hash-here"
}
```

### Step 5: Communicate Your Choice

Add a badge to your README:

```markdown
[![License: Palimpsest-0.4](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Palimpsest%200.4-blue.svg)](https://palimpsest.license/v0.4)
```

Include a note explaining why you chose this license:

```markdown
## Why Palimpsest?

This work carries emotional and cultural weight that traditional licenses don't protect.
The Palimpsest License ensures that:
- AI systems cannot train on this work without explicit consent
- Cultural context is preserved in all derivatives
- Attribution honours the emotional lineage, not just legal authorship
```

---

## Permissions and Restrictions

### What Users CAN Do (With Proper Attribution)

 **Copy and distribute** the work in any format
 **Translate** to other languages (preserving context)
 **Create accessibility versions** (audio, braille, simplified text)
 **Quote and cite** in academic or creative work
 **Create derivative works** that honour the original's emotional and cultural context
 **Use in commercial projects** (if attribution requirements are met)
 **Archive and preserve** the work for posterity
 **Index and search** using non-interpretive AI tools

### What Users CANNOT Do (Without Explicit Consent)

L **Train interpretive AI models** on the work
L **Strip metadata** or attribution information
L **Remove cultural context** from derivatives
L **Misrepresent the emotional intent** of the original
L **Use in ways that exploit or trivialise** trauma or cultural significance
L **Create derivatives that erase** the symbolic or emotional texture
L **Claim the work lacks cultural or emotional context** when it clearly does

### Special Permissions (Require Explicit Consent)

= **Contact the creator for consent to:**
- Train large language models or generative AI
- Create commercial derivatives that fundamentally alter meaning
- Use in contexts that may conflict with the original's cultural purpose
- Sublicense under different terms
- Remove or significantly modify attribution

---

## Attribution Requirements

### Minimum Attribution

All uses must include:

1. **Creator's name** (or pseudonym, if specified)
2. **Work title**
3. **License name and version** ("Palimpsest License v0.4")
4. **Link to license** (if digital) or full license text (if physical)
5. **Copyright notice** (if provided by creator)

**Example**:
```
"Song Title" by Artist Name
Licensed under Palimpsest License v0.4
https://palimpsest.license/v0.4
 2025 Artist Name
```

### Enhanced Attribution (Strongly Recommended)

For works with cultural or emotional context, include:

1. All minimum attribution elements
2. **Cultural context** (community, tradition, or heritage)
3. **Emotional lineage** (original intent or purpose)
4. **Symbolic elements** (if culturally significant)
5. **Link to original work** (if modified or adapted)

**Example**:
```
"Resistance Song" by Artist Name
Licensed under Palimpsest License v0.4

Cultural Context: Written in response to [historical event],
drawing from [cultural tradition]

Emotional Intent: Expresses collective grief and resistance

This work honours the unnamed activists whose stories inspired it.
```

### Attribution in Different Media

**Digital Projects (websites, apps, games)**:
- Include attribution in a Credits section
- Make credits easily accessible (not hidden)
- Consider ambient attribution (woven into the experience)

**Print Publications**:
- Include attribution on the same page or in a credits section
- Preserve cultural context in footnotes or preface

**Audio/Video Works**:
- Include attribution in opening or closing credits
- Add cultural context in liner notes or descriptions

**AI-Generated Derivatives** (if consent given):
- Attribution must appear in every generated output
- Cultural context must be preserved in metadata
- Original creator must be credited as "source material"

---

## Working with AI and Synthetic Systems

### When AI Use is Permitted (Non-Interpretive)

You **do not** need special permission to use Palimpsest-licensed works with:

- **Translation tools** (Google Translate, DeepL, etc.)
- **Accessibility converters** (text-to-speech, image descriptions)
- **Search engines and indexing** (Google, library catalogues)
- **Format converters** (PDF to EPUB, video transcoding)
- **Spell checkers and grammar tools**
- **Metadata extraction tools**

**Key principle**: If the tool doesn't create new interpretive meaning, it's generally permitted.

### When AI Use Requires Consent (Interpretive)

You **must** obtain explicit written consent before:

- **Training large language models** (GPT, Claude, LLaMA, etc.)
- **Training generative image models** (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E)
- **Training music generation models**
- **Using works as creative prompts** in AI systems
- **Creating AI-generated derivatives** based on the work
- **Style transfer or "in the style of" generation**
- **Sentiment analysis or emotional pattern extraction** for generative purposes

### How to Request AI Consent

If you want to use a Palimpsest-licensed work for AI training:

1. **Contact the creator** using the information in their attribution metadata
2. **Explain your use case**: What AI system? What purpose? How will attribution work?
3. **Propose attribution terms**: How will you credit in AI outputs?
4. **Offer compensation** (if commercial): Revenue share? Licensing fee?
5. **Get written consent**: Email confirmation or signed agreement

**Sample request email**:
```
Subject: Request for AI Training Consent - [Work Title]

Dear [Creator Name],

I am working on [AI project description] and would like to request
permission to include your work "[Work Title]" in the training dataset.

Purpose: [Describe what the AI will do]
Attribution: [How you will credit the creator in outputs]
Compensation: [If applicable]
Scope: [How many works, what duration, etc.]

I respect your rights under the Palimpsest License and will only
proceed with explicit written consent.

Thank you for considering this request.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
```

### If You're Creating AI-Assisted Work

If you're using AI tools to **create** work that you want to license under Palimpsest:

1. **Disclose AI involvement** in your attribution metadata
2. **Identify training sources** (if known)
3. **Maintain human creative direction** (the AI is a tool, not the creator)
4. **Preserve emotional lineage** (your human intent, not the AI's pattern matching)

**Example metadata**:
```markdown
## AI Disclosure
This work was created with assistance from [AI tool name].
Human creative direction and editorial control: [Your Name]
AI was used for: [specific tasks, e.g., "initial drafts", "style suggestions"]
Final creative decisions and emotional intent: entirely human
```

---

## Protecting Cultural and Emotional Context

### Why Context Matters

Traditional copyright protects the **expression** of an idea. The Palimpsest License also protects the **meaning and context** surrounding that expression.

**Example scenario**:
- **Traditional copyright**: Protects the lyrics and melody of a protest song
- **Palimpsest License**: Also protects the song's connection to political resistance, its role in a specific community, and its emotional resonance

### How to Document Context

Create a `CONTEXT.md` file alongside your work:

```markdown
# Cultural and Emotional Context

## Historical Background
[When was this created? What was happening in the world or your community?]

## Cultural Roots
[What traditions, communities, or heritage does this draw from?]

## Emotional Intent
[What do you hope people feel or understand when experiencing this work?]

## Symbolic Elements
### [Symbol/Metaphor 1]
[Explanation of cultural or emotional significance]

### [Symbol/Metaphor 2]
[Explanation of cultural or emotional significance]

## Appropriate Use Guidelines
[How should people engage with this work respectfully?]

## Inappropriate Uses
[What uses would violate the spirit of this work?]
```

### Protecting Against Cultural Appropriation

The Palimpsest License includes provisions to prevent:

1. **Decontextualisation**: Removing cultural context from derivatives
2. **Exploitation**: Profiting from cultural elements without honouring their source
3. **Misrepresentation**: Falsely claiming cultural authority or erasing origins

**If you're from a marginalised or diaspora community:**
- **Document your cultural position**: Explain your relationship to the tradition you're drawing from
- **Specify community consent**: If you're representing collective heritage, note community approval
- **Set boundaries**: Be explicit about what uses would be culturally harmful

**Example**:
```markdown
## Cultural Position Statement
I am a member of [community] and this work draws from our collective oral traditions.
While I am the legal author, I acknowledge this work belongs to a larger cultural narrative.

Derivatives must:
- Credit both me and the broader [community] tradition
- Not be used in ways that mock, trivialise, or exploit our cultural heritage
- Preserve the cultural context even when adapting for new audiences
```

---

## Enforcement and Dispute Resolution

### If Someone Violates the License

**Step 1: Document the violation**
- Screenshot or archive the infringing use
- Note what license terms were violated
- Gather evidence of the original work's licensing

**Step 2: Attempt friendly resolution**
- Contact the violator directly
- Explain the violation clearly
- Offer a path to compliance (e.g., "Please add proper attribution")
- Set a reasonable deadline (7-14 days)

**Step 3: Formal notice**
If friendly contact fails, send a formal cease-and-desist:
```
Subject: Copyright and License Violation Notice - [Work Title]

Dear [Violator Name/Organisation],

I am the creator of [Work Title], licensed under the Palimpsest License v0.4.

Your use at [URL/location] violates the following terms:
- [Specific violation, e.g., "Stripped metadata in violation of Clause 2.3"]
- [Specific violation, e.g., "Used in AI training without consent per Clause 1.2"]

I request that you:
1. [Specific remedy, e.g., "Remove the work from your AI training dataset"]
2. [Specific remedy, e.g., "Add proper attribution including cultural context"]
3. [Specific remedy, e.g., "Publicly acknowledge this violation"]

Please respond within 14 days. If we cannot resolve this amicably, I will
pursue formal legal action under Dutch law in Scottish courts per the license terms.

[Your Name]
[Date]
```

**Step 4: Legal action**
- Consult with an IP lawyer familiar with Dutch law
- The Palimpsest License specifies Scottish courts as venue
- Consider community support (legal funds, advocacy organisations)

### Dispute Resolution Process

The Palimpsest License encourages **restorative dispute resolution** before litigation:

1. **Mediation**: Facilitated conversation between creator and alleged violator
2. **Community arbitration**: Palimpsest Stewardship Council can provide guidance
3. **Restorative justice**: Focus on making the situation right, not just punishment

**Restorative outcomes might include:**
- Public acknowledgment of the violation
- Enhanced attribution going forward
- Community education about proper use
- Donation to a cultural organisation
- Collaborative project honouring the original work's intent

### International Enforcement

The Palimpsest License uses **Dutch law** (substantive rules) and **Scottish courts** (venue) to provide:
- EU-wide enforcement through Hague Convention
- English-language proceedings (reducing translation costs)
- Strong IP protection framework

**If you're outside the EU:**
- The license is still valid in your jurisdiction
- Enforcement may require domestic legal action
- Consult with a local IP lawyer about recognition

---

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Licensing Basics

**Q: Can I use Palimpsest alongside other licenses?**
A: Yes, dual-licensing is possible. You can offer your work under both Palimpsest and another license (e.g., GPL for code, CC BY-SA for creative content). Users choose which terms to follow.

**Q: Can I change the license later?**
A: You can relicense **future versions** of your work, but you cannot retroactively revoke the license for already-distributed copies. See the Versioning Guide for details.

**Q: Is Palimpsest OSI-approved or FSF-compatible?**
A: The Palimpsest License prioritises cultural and emotional protection, which may not align with "maximum freedom" philosophies of OSI/FSF. It's designed for creative and cultural works, not purely functional code.

**Q: Can I modify the license text?**
A: No. Modified versions are not the Palimpsest License. However, you can add supplementary terms in a separate document (e.g., "Additional Permissions" or "Cultural Guidelines").

### AI and Technology

**Q: How do I know if an AI system is "interpretive" or "non-interpretive"?**
A: Ask: "Does this tool create new meaning or just transform format?" Translation = non-interpretive. Content generation = interpretive. See the Red Flag Index for edge cases.

**Q: What if an AI company trains on my work without asking?**
A: This is a license violation. Document the violation, send a cease-and-desist, and consider legal action. Many jurisdictions are developing AI-specific copyright enforcement.

**Q: Can I use Palimpsest-licensed works in my training dataset if I'm a researcher?**
A: Not without consent, even for research. Academic use doesn't exempt you from the interpretive AI restriction. Contact the creator to request permission.

### Cultural Protection

**Q: I'm not from a marginalised community. Can I still use Palimpsest?**
A: Yes. The license protects any work with emotional or cultural significance, not just works from specific communities. However, be thoughtful about claiming cultural protection if your work doesn't genuinely carry that weight.

**Q: How specific do I need to be about cultural context?**
A: As specific as feels appropriate. If your work draws from a specific tradition, name it. If it's more personal/universal, describe the emotional intent instead.

**Q: What if someone creates a derivative that I find culturally offensive?**
A: If they followed the license terms (proper attribution, preserved context), you may not have legal recourse, but you can publicly disavow the derivative. If they violated the license (e.g., stripped cultural context), you can enforce the license.

### Attribution

**Q: Do I need to credit influences that aren't licensed under Palimpsest?**
A: Legally, only if required by their license. Ethically, the Palimpsest philosophy encourages crediting influences and inspirations even when not legally required.

**Q: How long should attribution be?**
A: Minimum: one line. Ideal: enough to convey cultural and emotional context (a paragraph). Too much: anything that overshadows the work itself.

**Q: Can I use a pseudonym instead of my real name?**
A: Yes. Specify your preferred name in the copyright notice and attribution metadata.

### Commercial Use

**Q: Can I sell Palimpsest-licensed works?**
A: Yes, you can sell copies or include them in commercial products, as long as you follow attribution requirements.

**Q: Can I prevent commercial use?**
A: Not with the standard Palimpsest v0.4 license. Consider dual-licensing (Palimpsest for non-commercial, separate commercial license for businesses) or adding a supplementary "Non-Commercial" addendum.

**Q: What about revenue sharing with original creators?**
A: The license doesn't require it, but it's encouraged for derivatives that generate significant revenue. Consider it part of honouring emotional lineage.

---

## Additional Resources

### Official Documentation
- **Full License Text**: `/LICENSES/v0.4/palimpsest-v0.4.md`
- **Developer Guide**: `/GUIDES_v0.4/Developer_Guide.md`
- **Compliance Roadmap**: `/GUIDES_v0.4/Compliance_Roadmap.md`
- **Red Flag Index**: `/GUIDES_v0.4/Red_Flag_Index.md`

### Ethical Framework
- **Ethics Deep Dive**: `/docs/ethics.md`
- **Ethics FAQ**: `/docs/ethics-FAQ.md`
- **Bilingual Clause Map**: `/docs/bilingual-map.md`
- **Jurisdiction Comparison**: `/docs/jurisdiction-comparison.md`

### Practical Tools
- **Attribution Templates**: `/TOOLKIT_v0.4/Audit_Template.md`
- **Integration Guides**: `/docs/integration-guide.md`
- **Migration Guide**: `/docs/migration-guide.md`
- **Compliance Checklist**: `/docs/compliance-audit-checklist.md`

### Examples
- **Creative Vignettes**: `/examples/vignettes/creative/`
- **Legal Scenarios**: `/examples/vignettes/legal/`
- **Technical Examples**: `/examples/vignettes/technical/`
- **AI Use Cases**: `/examples/vignettes/ai/`

### Community and Governance
- **Governance Model**: `/GOVERNANCE.md`
- **Contributing Guidelines**: `/CONTRIBUTING.md`
- **Code of Practice**: `/CODE_OF_PRACTICE.md`

### External Resources
- **Creative Commons**: https://creativecommons.org (for comparison)
- **Hague Convention (2005)**: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/full-text/?cid=98
- **Dutch Copyright Law**: https://www.ivir.nl (Institute for Information Law)
- **AI Ethics Guidelines**: https://www.ai-ethics.com

---

## Getting Help

### Questions About License Interpretation
- Check the **Ethics FAQ**: `/docs/ethics-FAQ.md`
- Review **Red Flag Index**: `/GUIDES_v0.4/Red_Flag_Index.md`
- Browse **Examples**: `/examples/vignettes/`

### Technical Integration Issues
- See **Developer Guide**: `/GUIDES_v0.4/Developer_Guide.md`
- Check **Integration Guide**: `/docs/integration-guide.md`

### Reporting Violations
- Document the violation (screenshots, URLs, etc.)
- Contact the Palimpsest Stewardship Council: [governance contact info]
- Consider community mediation before legal action

### Contributing to This License
- Read **CONTRIBUTING.md**
- Review **GOVERNANCE.md** for proposal process
- Join the community discussion: [community forum/mailing list]

---

## Conclusion

The Palimpsest License is more than legal text  it's a commitment to protecting the **human meaning** embedded in creative work. By using this license, you're asserting that your work carries weight beyond its commercial or functional value.

Thank you for choosing to protect your work's emotional and cultural integrity.

**Further questions?** See `/docs/ethics-FAQ.md` or contact the Palimpsest Stewardship Council.

---

**Document Version**: 1.0
**Last Updated**: 2025-11-22
**License**: This guide is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
**Maintainer**: Palimpsest Stewardship Council
