Ecolonical Open Knowledge License (EOKL Lite 1.0) – Usage Policy

Purpose of EOKL Lite 1.0

The Ecolonical Open Knowledge License (EOKL Lite 1.0) establishes a structured framework for responsible open knowledge governance. This version prioritizes accessibility while safeguarding knowledge from unauthorized extraction, ensuring that ethical and non-commercial research remains protected without reliance on blockchain or cryptographic enforcement.

Scope and Governance

EOKL Lite 1.0 is specifically designed to regulate the ethical use of knowledge in digital environments, ensuring equitable access while preventing monopolization. It is intended for use in:

  • Academic and scientific research.
  • Educational materials and non-commercial training resources.
  • Public-interest open data initiatives.
  • Collaborative and interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing projects.

Permitted Uses

Users may access and apply materials under EOKL Lite 1.0 for:

  • Publishing research findings with proper attribution.
  • Developing educational content, including courses, lectures, and open-access materials.
  • Using data and knowledge for ethical and non-commercial purposes.
  • Incorporating concepts into scientific models, provided they adhere to the attribution and governance requirements.

Restricted Uses

To prevent unethical data appropriation, EOKL Lite 1.0 prohibits:

  • AI model training without explicit authorization.
  • Commercial monetization, including integration into proprietary databases.
  • Use in genetic research, synthetic biology, or biotechnological applications without review.
  • Repackaging under a different license to bypass attribution requirements.

Attribution and Citation Requirements

All published work referencing EOKL Lite 1.0 must include:

Compliance and Protection Measures

To safeguard the integrity of EOKL Lite 1.0, the following measures apply:

  • Verification of AI models before accessing data.
  • Restrictions against automated knowledge extraction.
  • Logging of policy violations through a decentralized tracking system.
  • Zero-Knowledge Proof conditions for secure knowledge-sharing environments.

Limitations of EOKL Lite 1.0

This version does not include:

  • Blockchain-based access control (available in the full EOKL 1.0).
  • Advanced quantum knowledge indexing safeguards.
  • Automated protection against AI-driven data scraping.

Requesting Special Permissions

For AI model licensing, commercial applications, or specific data access requests, please contact:

Contact Ecolonical LAB