Business Source License 1.1 with Enhanced Intellectual Property Protection

This software is provided under a Business Source-style license with enhanced
intellectual property protection provisions.

License text copyright (c) 2025 AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC, All Rights Reserved.

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## Parameters

**Licensor:**             AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
**Licensed Work:**        Qilbee Mycelial Network (QMN)
                          The Licensed Work is (c) 2025-2030 AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC.

**Additional Use Grant:** You may make use of the Licensed Work, provided that you
                          do not use the Licensed Work for an Agent Network Service.

                          An "Agent Network Service" is a commercial offering that allows
                          third parties (other than your employees and contractors
                          acting on your behalf) to access the functionality of the
                          Licensed Work by connecting agents, broadcasting nutrients,
                          collecting contexts, or storing/searching hyphal memory
                          against the Licensed Work.

                          For the avoidance of doubt, the following uses are permitted:

                          1. **Internal Use:** You may use the Licensed Work for your
                             own internal business operations.

                          2. **Development and Testing:** You may use the Licensed Work
                             for development, testing, and evaluation purposes.

                          3. **Non-Commercial Use:** You may use the Licensed Work for
                             personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.

                          4. **Embedded Use:** You may embed or integrate the Licensed
                             Work into your own applications, provided that you do
                             not offer the Licensed Work's agent network functionality
                             as a standalone service to third parties.


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## Standard BSL 1.1 Terms

The Licensor hereby grants you the right to copy, modify, create derivative
works, redistribute, and make non-production use of the Licensed Work. The
Licensor may make an Additional Use Grant, above, permitting limited
production use.

Effective on the Change Date, or the fourth anniversary of the first publicly
available distribution of a specific version of the Licensed Work under this
License, whichever comes first, the Licensor hereby grants you rights under
the terms of the Change License, and the rights granted in the paragraph
above terminate.

If your use of the Licensed Work does not comply with the requirements
currently in effect as described in this License, you must purchase a
commercial license from the Licensor, its affiliated entities, or authorized
resellers, or you must refrain from using the Licensed Work.

All copies of the original and modified Licensed Work, and derivative works
of the Licensed Work, are subject to this License. This License applies
separately for each version of the Licensed Work and the Change Date may vary
for each version of the Licensed Work released by Licensor.

You must conspicuously display this License on each original or modified copy
of the Licensed Work. If you receive the Licensed Work in original or
modified form from a third party, the terms and conditions set forth in this
License apply to your use of that work.

Any use of the Licensed Work in violation of this License will automatically
terminate your rights under this License for the current and all other
versions of the Licensed Work.

This License does not grant you any right in any trademark or logo of
Licensor or its affiliates (provided that you may use a trademark or logo of
Licensor as expressly required by this License).

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSED WORK IS PROVIDED ON
AN "AS IS" BASIS. LICENSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND
TITLE.

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## QILBEE MYCELIAL NETWORK ENHANCED PROTECTION TERMS

Copyright (c) 2025 AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC. All Rights Reserved.

### 1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 **"Commercial Use"** means any use of the Licensed Work that is primarily
    intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary
    compensation, including but not limited to:
    - Revenue-generating applications
    - Commercial SaaS offerings
    - Fee-based services
    - Monetization through advertising or data collection

1.2 **"Competitive Product"** means any product, service, or offering that:
    - Provides functionality substantially similar to Qilbee Mycelial Network
    - Competes directly with QMN in the AI agent communication market
    - Uses the Licensed Work to develop a competing agent network solution
    - Benchmarks or performance tests for competitive purposes without
      prior written consent

1.3 **"Agent-Network-as-a-Service"** or **"ANaaS"** means:
    - Hosting, operating, or offering the Licensed Work as a managed
      agent network service to third parties
    - Cloud-based agent communication offerings using the Licensed Work
    - Multi-tenant agent network services
    - Managed AI agent platforms
    Whether provided for a fee or free of charge

1.4 **"Derivative Work"** means:
    - Any work based on or derived from the Licensed Work
    - Modifications, enhancements, or extensions
    - Works that incorporate any portion of the Licensed Work
    - Translated versions or ports to other languages or platforms

1.5 **"Proprietary Components"** include but are not limited to:
    - Core routing algorithms and data structures
    - Reinforcement learning edge weight algorithms
    - Hyphal memory management systems
    - Vector similarity search implementations
    - Gossip protocol synchronization mechanisms
    - Performance optimization methods
    - Proprietary protocols and APIs
    - Trade secrets and know-how embedded in the code

1.6 **"Third Party"** means any individual or entity other than:
    - You (the licensee)
    - Your employees performing work on your behalf
    - Your contractors under written agreement to be bound by this License

### 2. ENHANCED PROHIBITED USES

Without obtaining a separate commercial license from AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC,
you are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from:

2.1 **Agent Network Service Offerings:**
    - Offering Qilbee Mycelial Network as ANaaS to any Third Party
    - Providing managed agent network services using the Licensed Work
    - Operating multi-tenant agent communication platforms using the Licensed Work
    - Reselling agent network capacity or access powered by QMN
    - Offering agent network hosting services through any cloud infrastructure

2.2 **Competitive Activities:**
    - Creating, marketing, or distributing a Competitive Product
    - Using the Licensed Work to develop competing agent network solutions
    - Benchmarking the Licensed Work against other platforms for
      competitive marketing purposes without express written permission
    - Reverse engineering the Licensed Work to create competing products
    - Using insights gained from the Licensed Work to develop competing
      algorithms or techniques

2.3 **Commercial Distribution:**
    - Selling, leasing, renting, or sublicensing the Licensed Work
    - Distributing the Licensed Work as part of commercial software bundles
    - Offering the Licensed Work through app stores or software marketplaces
    - Including the Licensed Work in commercial OEM agreements
    - Using the Licensed Work in white-label products or services

2.4 **Intellectual Property Violations:**
    - Removing, altering, obscuring, or modifying any proprietary notices,
      copyright notices, labels, or marks
    - Claiming ownership of the Licensed Work or any Proprietary Components
    - Filing patents based on inventions embodied in the Licensed Work
    - Registering trademarks confusingly similar to AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
      or Qilbee marks

2.5 **Reverse Engineering:**
    - Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Licensed Work
      for competitive purposes
    - Extracting or isolating Proprietary Components for use in other projects
    - Analyzing the Licensed Work to replicate its functionality in
      competing products
    - Creating clean-room implementations based on the Licensed Work

2.6 **Misrepresentation:**
    - Representing that any Derivative Work is officially endorsed by
      AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    - Implying partnership, sponsorship, or affiliation without written
      permission
    - Using AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC or Qilbee branding without authorization
    - Making false or misleading statements about the Licensed Work

2.7 **Unauthorized Sublicensing:**
    - Granting sublicenses or rights to Third Parties beyond permitted uses
    - Allowing Third Parties to access the source code without proper
      licensing
    - Distributing modified versions without preserving license terms
    - Creating or participating in fork communities for competitive purposes

2.8 **Cloud Provider Restrictions:**
    - Offering Qilbee Mycelial Network through AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace,
      Google Cloud Platform, or similar without a separate agreement
    - Providing QMN as part of cloud infrastructure services
    - Including QMN in managed service offerings on any cloud platform
    - Reselling or redistributing QMN through cloud channels

### 3. PERMITTED USES AND CONDITIONS

Subject to strict compliance with all terms of this License, you MAY:

3.1 **Internal Business Use:**
    - Use the Licensed Work for your organization's internal operations
    - Deploy within your own infrastructure for your own AI agents
    - Use for your internal agent communication and knowledge sharing
    - Provided: No Third Party access to agent network functionality

3.2 **Embedded Applications:**
    - Embed the Licensed Work in your applications as a component
    - Distribute applications that include the Licensed Work
    - Provided:
      a) The application provides substantial additional functionality
      b) The Licensed Work is not the primary value proposition
      c) End users cannot directly access the agent network functionality
      d) The application is not a Competitive Product
      e) Full compliance with attribution requirements

3.3 **Development and Testing:**
    - Use for software development, testing, and quality assurance
    - Use in staging and pre-production environments
    - Create development and test instances
    - Provided: Not for production use without commercial license

3.4 **Research and Education:**
    - Use for academic research and educational purposes
    - Use in university courses and training programs
    - Use for personal learning and skill development
    - Provided:
      a) Purely non-commercial use
      b) Proper attribution in publications
      c) No commercial exploitation of research results

3.5 **Modifications for Internal Use:**
    - Modify and create Derivative Works for internal use only
    - Customize for your specific requirements
    - Extend functionality for internal applications
    - Provided:
      a) Modifications remain confidential
      b) No distribution to Third Parties
      c) Compliance with all license terms

3.6 **Contractor Access:**
    - Provide access to contractors working on your behalf
    - Include in contractor development environments
    - Provided:
      a) Contractors sign agreements to be bound by this License
      b) Access is limited to work performed for you
      c) Contractors do not retain rights post-engagement
      d) You remain responsible for contractor compliance

### 4. PATENT LICENSE AND COVENANT

4.1 **Patent Grant:**
    Subject to the terms of this License, AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC grants you
    a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable patent license to
    make, use, and run unmodified copies of the Licensed Work, where such
    license applies only to patent claims licensable by AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    that are necessarily infringed by the unmodified Licensed Work.

4.2 **Patent Termination:**
    If you initiate patent litigation (including cross-claims or
    counterclaims) against AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC or any entity alleging
    that the Licensed Work or any Derivative Work infringes any patent,
    then all patent licenses granted under this License terminate
    immediately.

4.3 **Patent Non-Assert:**
    You covenant not to assert any patent claims against AICUBE TECHNOLOGY
    LLC, its affiliates, licensees, or customers based on any use of the
    Licensed Work that complies with this License.

4.4 **Defensive Termination:**
    If you or your affiliates file patent applications covering inventions
    disclosed in or derived from the Licensed Work, all rights under this
    License terminate automatically.

### 5. ENHANCED ATTRIBUTION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 **Source Code Attribution:**
    All source code distributions must:
    - Include complete copy of this License in the root directory
    - Retain all copyright, patent, trademark, and attribution notices
    - Maintain all AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC proprietary headers
    - Include prominent notice of any modifications made
    - Preserve all license compatibility statements

5.2 **Binary Distribution Attribution:**
    All binary distributions must:
    - Include complete copy of this License
    - Provide clear access to corresponding source code
    - Display AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC copyright in documentation
    - Include attribution in any installer or setup program

5.3 **Application Attribution:**
    Applications using the Licensed Work must include:
    - Prominent display in "About" or "Credits" section:
      "Powered by Qilbee Mycelial Network - Copyright (c) 2025 AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC"
    - Link to https://qilbee.io where technically feasible
    - Attribution in user documentation and technical documentation
    - Credit in any marketing materials mentioning agent network technology

5.4 **Modified Work Notice:**
    Modified versions must:
    - Clearly indicate changes made and dates of modifications
    - Use different version numbers than official releases
    - Not represent modified versions as official QMN releases
    - Include "Modified Version" label in all user-facing materials

5.5 **Publication Attribution:**
    Academic publications, research papers, or technical articles using
    the Licensed Work must:
    - Cite Qilbee Mycelial Network in methodology sections
    - Include bibliographic reference to official QMN documentation
    - Acknowledge AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC in acknowledgments section
    - Provide proper attribution in any performance benchmarks

### 6. AUDIT RIGHTS AND COMPLIANCE

6.1 **Audit Rights:**
    AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC reserves the right, upon reasonable notice, to:
    - Audit your use of the Licensed Work for compliance
    - Request documentation of deployment and usage
    - Verify permitted use conditions are satisfied
    - Inspect implementations to ensure license compliance

6.2 **Documentation Requirements:**
    You must maintain and provide upon request:
    - Records of all installations and deployments
    - Documentation of Derivative Works created
    - Information about distribution to contractors
    - Evidence of attribution compliance
    - Details of any embedded use cases

6.3 **Compliance Certification:**
    You may be required to provide written certification annually that:
    - Your use complies with all license terms
    - No prohibited uses have occurred
    - All Third Party access has been properly licensed
    - Attribution requirements have been satisfied

6.4 **Audit Costs:**
    If an audit reveals non-compliance exceeding 5% of deployments or
    usage, you shall reimburse AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC for reasonable audit
    costs.

6.5 **Remediation:**
    Upon discovery of non-compliance, you must:
    - Immediately cease non-compliant activities
    - Provide detailed remediation plan within 15 days
    - Implement remediation within 30 days
    - Obtain commercial licenses for non-compliant uses retroactively

### 7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROPRIETARY COMPONENTS

7.1 **Confidential Information:**
    You acknowledge that Proprietary Components constitute confidential
    and proprietary information of AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC, including:
    - Source code implementation details
    - Algorithm designs and optimizations
    - Performance tuning techniques
    - Architectural decisions and trade-offs
    - Internal APIs and data structures

7.2 **Confidentiality Obligations:**
    You agree to:
    - Maintain strict confidentiality of Proprietary Components
    - Not disclose implementation details to Third Parties
    - Use reasonable security measures to protect source code
    - Limit access to personnel with legitimate need
    - Not discuss proprietary algorithms in public forums

7.3 **Permitted Disclosures:**
    Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
    - Becomes publicly available through no fault of yours
    - Was rightfully in your possession before disclosure
    - Is independently developed without reference to Licensed Work
    - Must be disclosed pursuant to legal requirement with notice to
      AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC

7.4 **Duration:**
    Confidentiality obligations survive termination and continue until
    information becomes publicly available through authorized disclosure
    or Change Date occurs.

### 8. COMMERCIAL LICENSING

8.1 **Commercial License Availability:**
    For uses not permitted under this License, commercial licenses are
    available from AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC with terms including:
    - Agent-Network-as-a-Service offerings
    - Competitive product development
    - OEM and white-label distributions
    - Cloud marketplace offerings
    - Enterprise support and warranties

8.2 **Contact Information:**
    Commercial licensing inquiries:
    - Email: licensing@aicube.ca
    - Website: https://aicube.ca
    - Subject: Qilbee Mycelial Network Commercial License Request

8.3 **Pricing Models:**
    Commercial licenses available with various models:
    - Per-instance licensing
    - Subscription-based licensing
    - Enterprise site licenses
    - OEM redistribution rights
    - Custom partnership agreements

8.4 **Negotiation:**
    License terms, pricing, and conditions are subject to negotiation
    based on use case, scale, and commercial requirements.

### 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

9.1 **Ownership:**
    AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC retains all right, title, and interest in and
    to the Licensed Work, including:
    - All copyrights and moral rights
    - All patent rights and inventions
    - All trade secrets and confidential information
    - All trademarks and service marks
    - All other intellectual property rights

9.2 **No Transfer:**
    This License grants only the limited rights expressly stated herein.
    No ownership rights, title, or interest in the Licensed Work
    transfers to you under this License.

9.3 **Derivative Work IP:**
    While you may create Derivative Works under permitted uses:
    - AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC retains all rights in original components
    - You own only original contributions you add
    - Derivative Works remain subject to this License
    - Distribution of Derivative Works requires compliance with all terms

9.4 **Contributions:**
    Any contributions, feedback, or suggestions you provide regarding
    the Licensed Work may be used by AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC without
    obligation or compensation, and you hereby grant AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    all necessary rights to use such contributions.

9.5 **Patents and Innovations:**
    If the Licensed Work embodies any patented or patentable inventions:
    - All patent rights remain with AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    - Use license is subject to patent license terms in Section 4
    - You may not file patent applications covering embodied inventions
    - Derivative inventions may be claimed only for genuinely new
      contributions

### 10. NO TRADEMARK LICENSE

10.1 **Trademark Restrictions:**
     This License does not grant permission to use:
     - Trade names: "AICUBE", "AICUBE TECHNOLOGY", "Qilbee", "QMN"
     - Trademarks: Qilbee logo and design marks
     - Service marks: Any service offerings marks
     - Product names: Official product designations
     - Domain names: aicube.ca, qilbee.io, or confusingly similar

10.2 **Exceptions:**
     Trademark use permitted only as required for:
     - Accurately describing origin of Licensed Work
     - Reproducing content of this License
     - Factual attribution statements
     - Compatibility claims that are truthful and not misleading

10.3 **Proper Attribution Format:**
     When referring to the Licensed Work, use formats such as:
     - "Based on Qilbee Mycelial Network technology"
     - "Built with QMN by AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC"
     - "Powered by Qilbee Mycelial Network"
     Without implying endorsement or affiliation

10.4 **Brand Guidelines:**
     Any permitted trademark use must comply with AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
     brand guidelines available at https://aicube.ca/brand-guidelines

### 11. TERMINATION AND CONSEQUENCES

11.1 **Automatic Termination:**
     This License and all rights granted terminate automatically if you:
     - Violate any provision of this License
     - Fail to cure breach within 15 days of written notice
     - Initiate patent litigation as described in Section 4.2
     - Challenge validity of AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC IP rights
     - Use the Licensed Work for prohibited purposes

11.2 **Termination for Convenience:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC may terminate this License:
     - For persistent non-compliance after multiple warnings
     - If you become competitor or affiliate of competitor
     - Upon material misrepresentation in compliance certifications
     - With 30 days notice for any reason with refund of prepaid fees

11.3 **Obligations Upon Termination:**
     Immediately upon termination, you must:
     - Cease all use of the Licensed Work
     - Destroy or return all copies in any form
     - Delete all installations and deployments
     - Certify destruction in writing within 10 days
     - Cease all distribution of Derivative Works
     - Remove all public references and attributions

11.4 **Survival:**
     The following provisions survive termination:
     - Section 6 (Audit Rights) - for 2 years post-termination
     - Section 7 (Confidentiality) - indefinitely until public disclosure
     - Section 9 (Intellectual Property Rights) - indefinitely
     - Section 10 (No Trademark License) - indefinitely
     - Section 13 (Indemnification) - indefinitely
     - Section 14 (Limitation of Liability) - indefinitely
     - Section 16 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution) - indefinitely

11.5 **Effect on Sublicensees:**
     Termination of your license automatically terminates all sublicenses
     (if any were granted in violation of this License).

11.6 **Right to Injunctive Relief:**
     You acknowledge that breach may cause irreparable harm for which
     monetary damages are inadequate, and AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC is
     entitled to seek injunctive relief without posting bond.

### 12. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

12.1 **AS-IS BASIS:**
     THE LICENSED WORK IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT
     WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
     LIMITED TO:
     - MERCHANTABILITY
     - FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
     - TITLE
     - NON-INFRINGEMENT
     - ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS
     - RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY
     - SECURITY OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES
     - QUIET ENJOYMENT
     - INTEGRATION OR COMPATIBILITY
     - CONFORMITY TO DESCRIPTION

12.2 **No Representations:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC makes no representations or warranties that:
     - The Licensed Work will meet your requirements
     - Operation will be uninterrupted or error-free
     - Defects will be corrected
     - The Licensed Work is free from harmful components
     - Results obtained will be accurate or reliable

12.3 **Your Responsibility:**
     You assume all risks and responsibility for:
     - Selection of the Licensed Work for your purposes
     - Installation, use, and results obtained
     - Backup and disaster recovery procedures
     - Data loss prevention and security measures

12.4 **No Support Obligation:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC has no obligation to provide:
     - Technical support or assistance
     - Updates, patches, or bug fixes
     - Training or documentation beyond what's provided
     - Compatibility with future versions

### 13. INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 **Your Indemnification Obligations:**
     You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AICUBE TECHNOLOGY
     LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and
     licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages,
     losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
     court costs) arising from or relating to:

     a) Your use or misuse of the Licensed Work
     b) Your violation of this License
     c) Your violation of any third-party rights
     d) Your Derivative Works or modifications
     e) Your distribution or sublicensing activities
     f) Any claims by your customers or end users
     g) Your breach of confidentiality obligations
     h) Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
     i) Any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions

13.2 **Defense and Settlement:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC may, at its option:
     - Assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to
       indemnification
     - Require your participation in defense at your expense
     - Approve any settlement that may affect its rights or interests
     You may not settle any claim without prior written consent.

13.3 **Cooperation:**
     You agree to cooperate fully with AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC in the
     defense of any claims, providing information, documents, and
     testimony as reasonably requested.

### 14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

14.1 **Exclusion of Damages:**
     TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
     EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

     - INDIRECT DAMAGES
     - INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
     - SPECIAL DAMAGES
     - EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
     - PUNITIVE DAMAGES
     - CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
     - LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE
     - LOSS OF USE OR DATA
     - LOSS OF GOODWILL
     - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
     - COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
     - LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
     - LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS

     WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
     LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
     POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

14.2 **Cap on Direct Damages:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC's total aggregate liability for any and all
     claims arising from or related to this License or the Licensed Work
     shall not exceed the greater of:
     - US $100 (one hundred dollars), or
     - Amounts actually paid by you to AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC for
       commercial licenses (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim

14.3 **Allocation of Risk:**
     You acknowledge that these limitations of liability reflect the
     allocation of risk between the parties and that AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC
     would not provide the Licensed Work without these limitations.

14.4 **Essential Purpose:**
     The limitations in this section apply even if any limited remedy
     fails its essential purpose.

14.5 **Jurisdiction-Specific Limits:**
     Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or
     limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages.
     In such jurisdictions, liability is limited to the maximum extent
     permitted by law.

### 15. EXPORT COMPLIANCE

15.1 **Export Control:**
     The Licensed Work may be subject to export control laws and
     regulations of the United States and other jurisdictions. You agree:
     - To comply with all applicable export and import control laws
     - Not to export, re-export, or transfer the Licensed Work to
       prohibited countries or entities
     - Not to use the Licensed Work for prohibited end-uses
     - To obtain all necessary licenses and authorizations

15.2 **Restricted Parties:**
     You represent that neither you nor your end users are:
     - Listed on any U.S. government denied-parties list
     - Located in or nationals of embargoed countries
     - Subject to any trade sanctions or restrictions
     - Engaged in activities related to weapons proliferation

15.3 **Encryption:**
     The Licensed Work may contain encryption technology. You acknowledge
     responsibility for compliance with encryption export regulations.

15.4 **Your Responsibility:**
     You are solely responsible for determining export classification
     and obtaining necessary authorizations for your specific use cases.

### 16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

16.1 **Governing Law:**
     This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
     the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America,
     without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

16.2 **Jurisdiction and Venue:**
     The parties irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and
     venue of the state and federal courts located in Delaware for any
     disputes arising from this License.

16.3 **Waiver of Jury Trial:**
     EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
     ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS LICENSE.

16.4 **Dispute Resolution Process:**
     Before initiating litigation, parties agree to attempt resolution
     through:
     1. Good faith negotiations for 30 days
     2. Mediation with mutually agreed mediator for 30 days
     3. Litigation only if mediation is unsuccessful

16.5 **Injunctive Relief:**
     Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek immediate
     injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent
     irreparable harm.

16.6 **Attorneys' Fees:**
     In any litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
     reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses.

### 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS

17.1 **Entire Agreement:**
     This License constitutes the entire agreement between you and
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC concerning the Licensed Work and supersedes
     all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications,
     proposals, representations, understandings, and agreements.

17.2 **Amendments:**
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC may update this License from time to time.
     Updated versions will be posted at https://github.com/aicubetechnology/qilbee-mycelial-network/blob/main/LICENSE
     - Continued use after update constitutes acceptance
     - Material changes will be announced with 30 days notice
     - You may terminate if you disagree with material changes

17.3 **Severability:**
     If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, it shall be
     modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and
     enforceable, or if not possible, severed, and the remainder shall
     continue in full force and effect.

17.4 **Waiver:**
     No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and
     signed by AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC. Failure to enforce any right or
     provision does not constitute waiver of such right or provision.

17.5 **Assignment:**
     You may not assign, transfer, or delegate this License or any rights
     or obligations hereunder without prior written consent of AICUBE
     TECHNOLOGY LLC. Any attempted assignment in violation is void.
     AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC may freely assign this License.

17.6 **Force Majeure:**
     Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance
     due to causes beyond reasonable control, including acts of God,
     war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.

17.7 **Notices:**
     All notices must be in writing and sent to:
     - AICUBE TECHNOLOGY LLC: contact@aicube.ca
     - You: Your registered email address or last known address

17.8 **Headings:**
     Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect
     interpretation of this License.

17.9 **Language:**
     This License is executed in English. Any translation is for
     convenience only, and the English version shall govern in case of
     conflicts.

17.10 **Counterparts:**
      This License may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
      be deemed an original and together constitute one instrument.

### 18. THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS

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     The Licensed Work may include third-party open source components.
     Such components remain subject to their original licenses, which
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### 19. DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY

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19.2 **Your Responsibilities:**
     You are solely responsible for:
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### 20. FEEDBACK AND IMPROVEMENTS

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IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE LICENSED WORK
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## CONTACT INFORMATION

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## VERSION INFORMATION

**License Version:** 1.1-Enhanced
**Effective Date:** January 1, 2025
**Last Updated:** January 12, 2026
**Replaces:** MIT License

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