# Legal and Licensing

This folder centralizes the legal and compliance references for Stella Ops
Suite. For distributions, treat the root `LICENSE` and `NOTICE.md` as the
authoritative artifacts.

## Canonical documents

### Core License Files (Repository Root)
- Project license (BUSL-1.1 + Additional Use Grant): `LICENSE`
- Community Plugin Grant Addendum: `LICENSE-ADDENDUM-COMMUNITY-PLUGIN-GRANT.md`
- Third-party notices: `NOTICE.md`

### Compliance & Compatibility
- Full dependency inventory: `docs/legal/THIRD-PARTY-DEPENDENCIES.md`
- License compatibility guidance: `docs/legal/LICENSE-COMPATIBILITY.md`
- Additional Use Grant summary and quotas: `docs/legal/LEGAL_FAQ_QUOTA.md`
- Regulator-grade threat and evidence model: `docs/legal/LEGAL_COMPLIANCE.md`
- Cryptography compliance notes: `docs/legal/crypto-compliance-review.md`

### Plugin & Distribution Guidance
- Plugin developer FAQ: `docs/legal/PLUGIN_DEVELOPER_FAQ.md`
- SaaS and MSP licensing guidance: `docs/legal/SAAS_MSP_GUIDANCE.md`
- Enforcement and telemetry policy: `docs/legal/ENFORCEMENT_TELEMETRY_POLICY.md`
- Compliance attestation process: `docs/legal/COMPLIANCE_ATTESTATION_FORM.md`
- Self-attestation form template: `docs/legal/templates/self-attestation-form.md`