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= Rebel Earthling License (RE-L) =

The '''Rebel Earthling License (RE-L)''' is a next-generation ethical licensing framework designed to ensure '''transparent attribution, responsible collaboration, and verifiable contribution tracking''' in decentralized environments. Unlike traditional licenses, '''RE-L integrates directly with the Seigr Ecosystem''', embedding machine-readable metadata within files to '''enable automated governance, ethical compliance, and lineage tracking'''.

RE-L supports both:
- '''Binary Environments (Manual Compliance)''' → Where files require '''human verification''' of licensing metadata.
- '''Seigr-Native Environments (Automated Compliance)''' → Where licensing enforcement is '''fully automated''' through '''Seigr Capsules, Hyphen Nodes, and Contribution Units (CUs)'''.

'''💡 Explore the RE-L repository on GitHub:''' [https://github.com/seigr-lab/RE-L GitHub Repository]

== Purpose of the RE-L ==
The RE-L is designed to:
* '''Empower Collaborative Creation''' – Every contribution is recorded as a [[Special:MyLanguage/Contribution Units (CUs)|Contribution Unit (CU)]], ensuring traceable credit and modular development.
* '''Ensure Ethical and Transparent Attribution''' – Each file carries verifiable licensing metadata, embedded using [[Special:MyLanguage/HyphaCrypt|HyphaCrypt]].
* '''Prevent Exploitation and Speculation''' – RE-L prohibits corporate hoarding, artificial scarcity, and financial speculation on community-driven work.

== Key Features of RE-L ==

=== 1. Embedded Metadata for Machine-Readable Licensing ===
* '''Universal Compatibility''' – RE-L metadata is embedded in any file type without altering its structure.
* '''Seigr ID-Based Attribution''' – Every contributor’s '''Seigr ID''' is recorded, ensuring permanent authorship recognition.
* '''Immutable Lineage Tracking''' – Contributions are linked using cryptographic hashing, forming an '''unbroken chain of ownership'''.

=== 2. Contribution Units (CUs) & Adaptive Contribution Units (ACUs) ===
RE-L introduces '''modular licensing''' through [[Special:MyLanguage/Contribution Units (CUs)|Contribution Units (CUs)]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Adaptive Contribution Units (ACUs)|Adaptive Contribution Units (ACUs)]]:
* '''CUs''' – Represent '''original contributions''', permanently registered under the contributor’s Seigr ID.
* '''ACUs''' – Represent '''adaptations, improvements, or derivative works''', which inherit licensing from their parent CU.

=== 3. Seigr-Native Licensing & Automated Governance ===
When a file enters '''Seigr-Native Mode''', it becomes governed by:
* '''Hyphen Nodes''' – Nodes responsible for verifying compliance with RE-L.
* '''Seigr Capsules''' – Encapsulate and manage the file’s licensing rules within a verifiable execution environment.
* '''Mycelith Voting System''' – Allows the community to enforce ethical data usage through decentralized governance.

=== 4. Ethical & Forbidden Uses ===
RE-L strictly prohibits:
🚫 '''Financial Speculation & Hoarding''' – No artificial scarcity, unauthorized resale, or speculation.  
🚫 '''Weaponization & Surveillance''' – No use for military AI, biometric surveillance, or cyberwarfare.  
🚫 '''Hate & Misinformation''' – No racist, sexist, xenophobic, or intentionally misleading content.  
🚫 '''Unethical AI & Bio-Modification''' – No unregulated synthetic biology, genetic manipulation, or autonomous AI for harm.  

== How RE-L Works in Binary vs. Seigr-Native ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Feature
! Binary Environments
! Seigr-Native Environments
|-
| '''Compliance Model'''
| Manual Verification
| Automated via Seigr Capsules
|-
| '''License Enforcement'''
| Contributor-Enforced
| Hyphen Nodes + Mycelith Voting
|-
| '''Contribution Attribution'''
| CU Metadata (Embedded)
| Seigr ID Lineage Tracking
|-
| '''Ethical Review'''
| Community-Moderated
| Automated AI + Community Oversight
|}

== RE-L Repository & Documentation ==
📌 '''Official Repository:''' [https://github.com/seigr-lab/RE-L GitHub Repository]  
📌 '''Contribution Guide:''' [[Special:MyLanguage/CONTRIBUTING.md|CONTRIBUTING.md]]  
📌 '''Binary License Enforcement:''' [[Special:MyLanguage/BINARY_LICENSE_ENFORCEMENT.md|Binary License Enforcement]]  
📌 '''Seigr License Enforcement:''' [[Special:MyLanguage/SEIGR_LICENSE_ENFORCEMENT.md|Seigr License Enforcement]]  
📌 '''Full Licensing Text:''' [[Special:MyLanguage/license_texts|RE-L License Texts]]

== Conclusion ==
The Rebel Earthling License (RE-L) is more than a legal framework—it is a '''self-sustaining governance model''' that aligns with '''Seigr's vision of ethical, open, and community-driven technology'''. By integrating cryptographic validation, lineage tracking, and decentralized enforcement, RE-L ensures that every contribution remains '''verifiable, protected, and recognized'''.

''RE-L defines a new standard for decentralized, ethical, and collaborative licensing—ensuring that all contributions retain their impact, credit, and integrity for generations to come.''