THE HAT PROTOCOL LICENSE
Version 1.0 — February 28, 2026

Copyright (c) 2026 The Hat Protocol LLC
Inventor: Chase Michaels
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
All Rights Reserved.

Patent Pending — USPTO Provisional Application Filed February 28, 2026
HUXmesh: Portable AI Governance Engine with Two-Way Enforcement,
Behavioral Boundary Detection, and Cryptographic Audit Trail

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1. DEFINITIONS

"Software" means the the-hat-protocol Python package, including all
source code, compiled code, documentation, and associated files
distributed via PyPI or any other channel by The Hat Protocol LLC.

"Personal Use" means use by a single individual for non-commercial,
non-organizational purposes on personally owned devices.

"Commercial Use" means any use of the Software by or on behalf of a
business, organization, government entity, educational institution,
nonprofit, or any other entity, OR any use intended to generate
revenue, whether directly or indirectly.

"Licensor" means The Hat Protocol LLC, a Service-Disabled
Veteran-Owned Small Business registered in Tennessee.

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2. PERSONAL USE — PERMITTED AT NO COST

Permission is granted, free of charge, to any individual to use this
Software for Personal Use only, subject to the following conditions:

  a. The above copyright notice and this license shall be included in
     all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

  b. The Software may not be used to build, train, or improve any
     competing AI governance product or service.

  c. The Software may not be reverse engineered, decompiled, or used
     to circumvent the governance mechanisms it enforces.

  d. Attribution to The Hat Protocol LLC and HUXmesh must be
     maintained in any personal project that incorporates this Software.

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3. COMMERCIAL USE — REQUIRES PAID LICENSE

Any Commercial Use of this Software is strictly prohibited without a
written commercial license agreement executed with The Hat Protocol LLC.

Commercial Use includes but is not limited to:

  a. Integrating the Software into any product or service offered to
     customers, clients, or end users.

  b. Using the Software within any business, organization, or
     institution, regardless of whether revenue is generated.

  c. Using the Software to provide consulting, development, or
     managed services to third parties.

  d. Incorporating the Software into any SaaS, API, or platform
     offering.

  e. Using the Software in any government, military, or defense
     application.

  f. White-labeling, rebranding, or reselling the Software or any
     derivative of it.

To obtain a commercial license, contact:
  Email:   support@huxmesh.com
  Phone:   844-432-1HUX
  Web:     huxmesh.com

Commercial licensing tiers are available for:
  - Individual Developers
  - Small Business (under 50 employees)
  - Enterprise (50+ employees)
  - Government and Defense
  - OEM and White-Label Partners

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4. RESTRICTIONS — ALL USERS

Regardless of use type, the following are prohibited:

  a. Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, patent, or
     trademark notice contained in the Software.

  b. Using the Software to build any product or system designed to
     circumvent, disable, or undermine AI governance.

  c. Using the Software in any manner that violates applicable law.

  d. Redistributing the Software under a different license.

  e. Using the name "HUXmesh", "The Hat Protocol", "THP", or any
     related marks in any product name, domain, or marketing without
     written permission from The Hat Protocol LLC.

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5. PATENT NOTICE

This Software implements methods and systems that are the subject of
one or more pending patent applications filed with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office by Chase Michaels. Use of this Software
does not grant any patent license beyond what is expressly stated in
this agreement.

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6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. THE HAT PROTOCOL LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE
SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR
GOVERNANCE OR COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT.

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7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE HAT PROTOCOL LLC OR CHASE MICHAELS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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8. GOVERNING LAW

This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States of America, without
regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under
this License shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

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9. CONTACT

The Hat Protocol LLC
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
United States

support@huxmesh.com
844-432-1HUX
huxmesh.com

"Human In Power. No Matter What."
"We don't make AI. We make AI behave."

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© 2026 The Hat Protocol LLC. All Rights Reserved. Patent Pending.
