The Transparent & Attributed Source License (TASL) is a modern evolution of the copyleft philosophy. While traditional licenses focus on the "Source Code," TASL focuses on the logic and the build, ensuring that creators are credited even when their work is ingested by AI or embedded in proprietary stacks.
- Build Transparency: Users must provide the "how" (Dockerfiles, scripts) so components can be verified and swapped.
- AI Attribution: Ingestion into LLMs requires explicit project citation in metadata or documentation.
- Logic Protection: Protection extends to structural rewrites and language ports—protecting the execution, not just the syntax.
The software landscape has changed. Traditional licenses often struggle with:
- AI Training: Code is laundered through models without attribution.
- Structural Rewrites: Logic is "ported" to new languages to bypass copyright.
- Black-Box SaaS: Software runs behind a curtain with no way for users to verify or modify the components they rely on.
TASL fixes this. It ensures that if your logic is borrowed by a machine or hidden in a container, you still receive the credit and transparency you deserve.
| Version | Status | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| TASL v1.0 | 🚀 Released | AI Attribution, Crediting Requirements and Freedom for Everyone |
| TASL v1.1 | 🏗️ Drafting | Patent Non-Assertion & Saas Swapping Clarity |
- Adopt: Apply TASL to your project to keep your logic open and attributable.
- Refine: Legal landscapes evolve. Help us patch loopholes in our latest draft.
- Educate: Help the community move from "Open Source" to "Open Logic."
To use TASL in your work, refer to the TASL License Repository.
The TASL Foundation is a community-driven project. We are not a law firm, and these licenses have not yet been tested in a court of law. We encourage users to consult with legal counsel for high-stakes commercial implementations.