The public architecture specification, examples, schemas, validators, diagrams, and reference materials in this repository are licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

• SPDX identifier: Apache-2.0
• Full license text: see LICENSE
• Official reference: https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

This license applies only to the public materials in this repository. It does not grant rights to the proprietary HaleES/Sensei OS production runtime, closed-source grader implementation, marketplace enforcement engine, hosted infrastructure, trademarks, private datasets, production adapters, deployment systems, or commercial runtime workflows.

Commercial implementations may study, fork, and build from the public architecture materials under Apache-2.0 terms. Commercial access to the HaleES production runtime, proprietary implementation, partnerships, support, or private deployment work requires a separate agreement with HaleES / Jason Hale.

Patent pending. A provisional patent application covering the grading and orchestration system was filed in November 2025.

This notice is provided for transparency about the architecture direction and does not claim a granted patent.