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+# Licensing
+
+This repository is licensed under the **Lux Research License with
+Patent Reservation v1.0** (see [LICENSE](LICENSE)). It belongs to the
+**patent-protected** tier of the Lux three-tier IP strategy.
+
+The repository contains patent-pending technology. Source is published
+to establish prior art and document the inventions. Research and
+non-commercial use is permitted; commercial use of any patented
+technology requires a separate license.
+
+For the canonical Lux IP and licensing strategy, see:
+<https://github.com/luxfi/.github/blob/main/profile/README.md>
+
+For commercial licensing inquiries, contact `oss@lux.network`.