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License Governance
1. License Summary
The MPLP Protocol is released under the Apache License 2.0.
| Component | License | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol Specification | Apache-2.0 | All schemas, invariants, normative docs |
| Documentation | Apache-2.0 | All content in docs/ |
| TypeScript SDK | Apache-2.0 | @mplp/sdk-ts and subpackages |
| Python SDK | Apache-2.0 | mplp (PyPI) |
2. What You CAN Do
Under Apache-2.0, you are free to:
- ✅ Use MPLP in commercial and non-commercial projects
- ✅ Modify schemas, code, and documentation
- ✅ Distribute modified or unmodified versions
- ✅ Create derivative works and implementations
- ✅ Patent use (with grant from contributors)
3. What You Are Expected To Do
- ✅ Include the Apache-2.0 license and copyright notice
- ✅ State significant changes made to the original
- ✅ Preserve attribution notices
4. What You CANNOT Do
- ❌ Use MPLP trademarks without permission
- ❌ Claim endorsement by MPGC or Coregentis
- ❌ Remove license or copyright notices
5. Trademark Notice
"MPLP" and "Multi-Agent Lifecycle Protocol" are trademarks of Bangshi Beijing Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Use of these marks does NOT imply endorsement. See External Trust Overview for permitted claims.
6. Full License Text
The complete Apache-2.0 license is available at: