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# Kosmic License (KΛ-1.0) - Compatibility and Interpretation FAQ
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Plain-language guidance for using materials licensed under `KΛ-1.0`.
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This FAQ is a project interpretation aid, not legal advice.
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When stakes are high, consult qualified legal counsel.
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## 1. What does KΛ-1.0 require at minimum?
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For reuse or derivatives, keep all of the following:
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- visible attribution to Church of Kosmo
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- reference to `KΛ-1.0`
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- open/shareable downstream distribution under the same or a compatible license
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- no use that promotes violence, misinformation, or destruction of life/ecosystems
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## 2. What attribution format should I use?
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Use the canonical notice from `LICENSE.md`:
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> Based on materials from the Church of Kosmo, shared under the Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0).
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Recommended attribution package:
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1. Include the canonical notice above.
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2. Link to the source repository or source document.
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3. State whether you modified the content (for example: "adapted", "translated", "edited").
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4. Include a link or copy of the license text.
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Example (Markdown):
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```markdown
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Based on materials from the Church of Kosmo, shared under the Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0).
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Source: https://git.cqre.net/kosmo/Church-of-Kosmo
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Changes: Czech translation and formatting edits.
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License: ./LICENSE.md
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```
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## 3. What counts as a derivative?
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Typical derivatives include:
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- translations
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- edited or rearranged versions of texts
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- excerpts embedded into new guides or publications
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- adaptations into visual, audio, or educational formats
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If in doubt, treat your output as a derivative and include full attribution.
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## 4. What does "same or compatible license" mean here?
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Project interpretation of compatibility:
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- preserves attribution requirements
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- keeps derivatives open/shareable (no downstream lock-up)
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- does not remove ethical-use constraints of KΛ-1.0
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- does not claim exclusive ownership of material derived from KΛ-1.0 sources
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Likely incompatible patterns:
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- all-rights-reserved redistribution of derivatives
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- no-derivatives terms on adapted KΛ-1.0 material
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- licenses that allow removing attribution
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- relicensing that strips ethical stewardship constraints
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## 5. Is commercial use allowed?
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Yes, but with explicit boundaries from `LICENSE.md`:
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- commercial activity must align with ecological and ethical balance
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- materials must not be used for harm, exploitation, or misinformation
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- profits should contribute to education, preservation, or renewal in spirit with the Codex
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Practical check before commercial use:
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1. Can you clearly document attribution and open-share obligations?
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2. Can you explain ecological/social impact of the use?
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3. Are you avoiding harmful, deceptive, or extractive outcomes?
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4. Is part of value returned to education/preservation/renewal?
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If any answer is "no", stop and revise.
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## 6. How should mixed-license projects handle KΛ-1.0 content?
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If your project combines multiple licenses:
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- keep KΛ-1.0 covered material clearly identified
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- retain KΛ-1.0 terms for that portion
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- avoid combinations that block attribution or open-share obligations
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If terms conflict, do not distribute until the conflict is resolved.
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## 7. Does this FAQ replace LICENSE.md?
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No.
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`LICENSE.md` is authoritative.
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This file only clarifies practical interpretation for contributors and reusers.
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