Update licensing to MPL-2.0 + Palimpsest

Jonathan D.A. Jewell · Jonathan D.A. Jewell · commit f6a57bccbdd4 · 2026-01-03T03:34:13.000Z
- LICENSE: MPL-2.0 with Palimpsest notice
- Added PALIMPSEST.adoc philosophy document
- Updated README badges
- Updated workflow SPDX headers to MPL-2.0

Legal license: MPL-2.0
Philosophical framework: Palimpsest (not yet legally binding)
Future: Palimpsest v0.5+ will integrate MPL-2.0

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diff --git a/.github/workflows/codeql.yml b/.github/workflows/codeql.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 # CodeQL disabled - no scannable source code detected
 name: CodeQL Security Analysis
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/guix-nix-policy.yml b/.github/workflows/guix-nix-policy.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 name: Guix/Nix Package Policy
 on: [push, pull_request]
 jobs:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/mirror.yml b/.github/workflows/mirror.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 # SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Jonathan D.A. Jewell
 name: Mirror to Git Forges
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/quality.yml b/.github/workflows/quality.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 name: Code Quality
 on: [push, pull_request]
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/rsr-antipattern.yml b/.github/workflows/rsr-antipattern.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # RSR Anti-Pattern CI Check
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 #
 # Enforces: No TypeScript, No Go, No Python (except SaltStack), No npm
 # Allows: ReScript, Deno, WASM, Rust, OCaml, Haskell, Guile/Scheme
diff --git a/.github/workflows/scorecard-enforcer.yml b/.github/workflows/scorecard-enforcer.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 # Prevention workflow - runs OpenSSF Scorecard and fails on low scores
 name: OpenSSF Scorecard Enforcer
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/scorecard.yml b/.github/workflows/scorecard.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 name: OSSF Scorecard
 on:
   push:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/secret-scanner.yml b/.github/workflows/secret-scanner.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 # Prevention workflow - scans for hardcoded secrets before they reach main
 name: Secret Scanner
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/security-policy.yml b/.github/workflows/security-policy.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 name: Security Policy
 on: [push, pull_request]
 jobs:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/wellknown-enforcement.yml b/.github/workflows/wellknown-enforcement.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 name: Well-Known Standards (RFC 9116 + RSR)
 on:
   push:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/workflow-linter.yml b/.github/workflows/workflow-linter.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: MPL-2.0
 # workflow-linter.yml - Validates GitHub workflows against RSR security standards
 # This workflow can be copied to other repos for consistent enforcement
 name: Workflow Security Linter
diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
diff --git a/PALIMPSEST.adoc b/PALIMPSEST.adoc
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+= Palimpsest Licence
+:toc:
+:toc-placement!:
+
+image:https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MPL--2.0-blue.svg[MPL-2.0,link="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/MPL/2.0/"]
+image:https://img.shields.io/badge/philosophy-Palimpsest-purple.svg[Palimpsest,link="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-licence"]
+
+toc::[]
+
+== Legal Status
+
+This project is legally licensed under the **Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0)**.
+
+The Palimpsest Licence is a philosophical and ethical framework that accompanies the legal license. **Palimpsest does not currently provide legal protections** - it is a manifesto and a set of principles that we encourage adopters to embrace alongside the MPL-2.0.
+
+== Why MPL-2.0 + Palimpsest?
+
+=== The Legal Foundation: MPL-2.0
+
+The Mozilla Public License 2.0 provides:
+
+* **File-level copyleft** - modifications to MPL-licensed files must remain open
+* **Compatibility** - can be combined with proprietary code and other open source licenses
+* **Patent protection** - includes explicit patent grants
+* **Clear, modern language** - well-drafted and widely understood
+
+=== The Philosophical Layer: Palimpsest
+
+Palimpsest adds an ethical dimension that legal licenses cannot capture:
+
+* **Layered contribution** - like a palimpsest manuscript, each contributor adds to what came before
+* **Transparent provenance** - clear attribution of ideas, not just code
+* **Collaborative evolution** - encouraging forks that improve rather than fragment
+* **Ethical use guidelines** - principles beyond what law can enforce
+
+== Future Direction
+
+**Palimpsest v0.5** will integrate MPL-2.0 and Palimpsest principles into a single, legally recognized license. This work is ongoing.
+
+Until then:
+
+1. **MPL-2.0** is the legally binding license for this project
+2. **Palimpsest** is the philosophical framework we encourage you to adopt
+3. Distributing Palimpsest alongside your use of this code is encouraged but not required
+
+== Get Involved
+
+We are actively developing Palimpsest as a real, legally recognized license that captures both the legal and ethical dimensions of open source collaboration.
+
+If you are interested in:
+
+* Contributing to the Palimpsest license design
+* Adopting Palimpsest for your own projects
+* Providing legal expertise on open source licensing
+* Discussing the philosophy behind Palimpsest
+
+**Please get in touch:**
+
+* GitHub: https://github.com/hyperpolymath
+* Palimpsest Licence repo: https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-licence
+
+== Signing Up to Palimpsest
+
+While Palimpsest is not yet legally formalized, you can signal your support by:
+
+1. Adding the Palimpsest badge to your project README
+2. Including `PALIMPSEST.adoc` in your repository
+3. Mentioning Palimpsest in your LICENSE file
+4. Joining discussions about the license's development
+
+== Summary
+
+[cols="1,2"]
+|===
+|Aspect |Status
+
+|**Legal License**
+|MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0)
+
+|**Philosophical Framework**
+|Palimpsest (encouraged, not legally binding)
+
+|**SPDX Identifier**
+|`MPL-2.0`
+
+|**Future License**
+|Palimpsest v0.5+ (MPL-2.0 integrated, legally recognized)
+|===
+
+---
+
+_This project uses MPL-2.0 for legal licensing and encourages adoption of the Palimpsest philosophy. See link:LICENSE[LICENSE] for the full legal text._
diff --git a/README.adoc b/README.adoc
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 = feedback-a-tron
 
+image:https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MPL_2.0-blue.svg[MPL-2.0,link="https://opensource.org/licenses/MPL-2.0"]
+image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Philosophy-Palimpsest-purple.svg[Palimpsest,link="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-licence"]
+
+
 image:[AGPL-3.0,link="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0"] image:[Palimpsest,link="https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-licence"]
 Jonathan D.A. Jewell <jonathan.jewell@gmail.com>
 v1.0.0, 2025-12-11
@@ -16,7 +20,6 @@ Automated multi-platform feedback submission with network verification
 
 image:https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.0.0-blue[Version 1.0.0]
 image:https://img.shields.io/badge/RSR-Certified-gold[RSR Certified]
-image:https://img.shields.io/badge/License-AGPL%20v3-blue[License]
 
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