# Rickydata Security Kernel License

**Version 1.0 | Effective Date: 2026-03-19**

## IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING

This software is provided under a **Source-Available License** that protects our business while enabling security transparency.

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## 1. License Grant

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software ("You"), to:

### Permitted Uses:
- **Audit and Review**: You may view, inspect, and analyze the source code for security verification purposes
- **Integration with Rickydata Services**: You may use this software in connection with Rickydata's hosted services (MCP Gateway, Agent Gateway)
- **Academic Research**: You may use this software for non-commercial academic research
- **Security Testing**: You may conduct security testing and vulnerability research (with prior written consent)

### Prohibited Uses:
- **Forking**: You may NOT create derivative works, forks, or branches of this repository
- **Commercial Use**: You may NOT use this software to build competing products or services
- **Standalone Deployment**: You may NOT deploy this software as a standalone service to third parties
- **Redistribution**: You may NOT redistribute this software or derivatives to third parties
- **Re-licensing**: You may NOT re-license this software under different terms

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## 2. Intellectual Property

The source code, algorithms, implementations, and documentation in this repository are the exclusive intellectual property of **Ricky Cambrian** ("Licensor").

Nothing in this license grants You any rights to:
- The "Rickydata" trademark or brand
- Any patents held by Licensor
- Trade secrets embodied in the implementation

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## 3. No Warranty - Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

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## 4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Licensor be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or related to this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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## 5. Security Verification

This software is designed to be verifiable. You may:
- Review the source code for security properties
- Verify TEE attestation reports
- Test encryption implementations
- Audit key derivation processes

However, verification does not constitute endorsement or approval for any use beyond what is explicitly permitted in Section 1.

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## 6. Termination

This license is effective until terminated. It terminates automatically if You:
- Breach any provision of this license
- File or participate in any legal action against Licensor regarding this software
- Use the software in violation of Section 1

Upon termination, You must immediately cease all use of this software and destroy all copies.

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## 7. Governing Law

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

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## 8. Contact

For security research inquiries or permissions beyond the scope of this license, contact: **legal@rickydata.org**

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**By using this software, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this license.**
