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Attribution Guide

This page explains how to properly credit the LocalM™ AiD Framework when using, modifying, or distributing it.

LICENSE Mozilla Public License 2.0
ATTRIBUTION Required
ENTERPRISE Available

Why Attribution Matters

The LocalM™ AiD Framework is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Attribution is a standard requirement of this open-source license and helps:

  • Acknowledge the original work
  • Build community around the framework
  • Enable others to find and benefit from the source material

How to Credit

When using the LocalM™ AiD Framework, provide visible attribution including:

Required Attribution

LocalM™ AiD Framework
Created by Nilay Parikh
https://localm.ai

Attribution Examples

In Documentation:

This project uses the LocalM™ AiD Framework, created by Nilay Parikh. Learn more at localm.ai.

In Code Comments:

// Based on LocalM™ AiD Framework
// Created by Nilay Parikh | localm.ai
// Licensed under MPL 2.0 + Attribution

In README Files:

## Acknowledgments

- [LocalM™ AiD Framework](https://localm.ai) by Nilay Parikh

Attribution Placement

Context Location
Documentation README, footer, or dedicated acknowledgments section
Applications About page, credits, or settings/info screen
Presentations Opening or closing slide
Publications References or acknowledgments section

What’s Allowed (MPL 2.0 + Attribution)

✅ You CAN:

  • Use the framework for any purpose (personal, educational, commercial)
  • Modify and create derivative works
  • Distribute the framework and modifications
  • Use in open-source projects
  • Use in proprietary projects (with attribution)
  • Reference principles in your governance documentation

⚠️ You MUST:

  • Provide attribution to the framework, Nilay Parikh, and localm.ai
  • Include the original license in distributed copies
  • Disclose source code of modifications to MPL-licensed framework files only
  • Use the same license (MPL 2.0) for modifications to MPL framework files

❌ You CANNOT:

  • Remove or obscure attribution
  • Claim the framework as your own work
  • Use LocalM™ trademarks without permission

Note: MPL 2.0 is a “file-level” copyleft license. Only modifications to the original MPL-licensed files must be disclosed. Your own proprietary code that uses or integrates the framework can remain private.

For commercial use without attribution requirements, or to keep framework modifications private, see Enterprise License.

Enterprise License

For organizations requiring:

Benefit Description
No Attribution Deploy without public attribution requirements
Keep Derivatives Private Adopt and derive without open-sourcing your enterprise work
Privacy Internal use without disclosure requirements
Expert Support Priority technical support and guidance
Training On-demand training for your teams
AI Coaching Personalized guidance on AI governance implementation
Custom Policies Tailored governance policies for your organization

Enterprise Pricing

Contact us for enterprise licensing tailored to your organization’s size and needs.

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Trademark Notice

LocalM™ is a trademark of localm.ai. Use of this mark is subject to trademark guidelines:

  • ✅ Reference the framework by name with appropriate trademark symbol (™)
  • ✅ Link to the official framework when mentioning it
  • ❌ Do not use LocalM™ trademark to imply endorsement
  • ❌ Do not create confusingly similar marks

Questions?

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