Open code. Clear boundaries.

Source code licensing, specification use, documentation, trademarks, certification marks, patents, and third-party code are related but distinct questions.

Trademark policy Knolo Core license

Licensing

A permissive license is not a blank check for identity or endorsement.

Knolo Core currently uses the Apache License 2.0. Canonical license texts live with the relevant project. This page is a public orientation, not legal advice.

You may implement the specification and use the software under those terms. You may not imply official approval, call an independent implementation “official,” or use “Knolo Certified” without a real program.

Source code

Reuse the implementation.

Software rights are granted by the applicable license and its notices.

Specifications

Implement the contract.

Specification use and compatibility claims should remain clear and accurate.

Identity

Do not imply approval.

The Knolo name and marks have their own usage boundaries.

IndexStatus / scope

SoftwareApache License 2.0

SpecificationsOpen implementation intent

TrademarksSeparate rights

PatentsReview per project