dfeen87 · dfeen87 · May 1, 2026 · May 1, 2026
diff --git a/CITATION.cff b/CITATION.cff
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ keywords:
   - transparent reasoning
 
 version: "3.0.0"
-license: non-commercial
+license: MIT
 repository-code: https://github.com/dfeen87/CuraFrame
 url: https://github.com/dfeen87/CuraFrame
 

diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
@@ -1,45 +1,21 @@
-Copyright (c) 2026 Don Michael Feeney Jr.  
-All rights reserved.
-
-NON-COMMERCIAL LICENSE  
-Permission is hereby granted to any individual, researcher, or organization to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes only, subject to the following conditions:
-
-1. Non-commercial use includes:
-   - Academic research
-   - Personal projects
-   - Educational use
-   - Non-profit work
-   - Internal evaluation that does not result in a commercial product or service
-
-2. Attribution is required.  
-   You must retain this notice in all copies or substantial portions of the software.
-
-3. No warranty is provided.  
-   This software is offered “as is,” without warranty of any kind.
-
-COMMERCIAL USE PROHIBITED WITHOUT LICENSE  
-Commercial use of this software is NOT permitted under this license.  
-Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:
-
-- Integrating this software into a commercial product or service  
-- Using it within a for-profit business  
-- Using it to generate revenue, directly or indirectly  
-- Using it in any paid, enterprise, or client-facing environment  
-
-To obtain a commercial license, contact:  
-dfeen87@gmail.com
-
-COMMERCIAL LICENSE OPTIONS  
-A separate paid commercial license is available for companies or individuals who wish to:
-
-- Use this software in production  
-- Integrate it into commercial systems  
-- Offer it as part of a paid service  
-- Use it in enterprise environments  
-- Modify and redistribute it commercially  
-
-Until a commercial license is obtained, all commercial use is strictly prohibited.
-
-TEMPORARY NOTICE  
-Licensing terms are currently under review.  
-All commercial rights are reserved until the final commercial license is published.
+MIT License
+
+Copyright (c) 2026 Don Michael Feeney Jr.
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
+of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
+in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
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+
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+SOFTWARE.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ CuraFrame/
 ├── pytest.ini                    # Test configuration
 ├── CITATION.cff                  # Software citation metadata
 ├── README.md                     # This file
-└── LICENSE                       # Non-Commercial license
+└── LICENSE                       # MIT License
 ```
 
 ### Architectural Intent
@@ -778,7 +778,7 @@ CuraFrame operates under a **scientific integrity code**:
 - Optimization algorithms targeting constraint satisfaction
 - Predictive models for biological activity
 - Clinical recommendation logic
-- Integration with undocumented/proprietary constraint sources
+- Integration with undocumented or closed-source constraint sources
 
 ### Getting Help
 
@@ -791,28 +791,18 @@ For questions about:
 
 ## License
 
-CuraFrame is released under a **Non-Commercial License**, which permits:
-- ✓ Academic research
-- ✓ Personal projects
-- ✓ Educational use
-- ✓ Non-profit work
-- ✓ Internal evaluation
+CuraFrame is now **100% open-source under the MIT License**.
 
-**Requirements**:
-- **Commercial use is strictly prohibited** without a separate commercial license.
-- Preserve copyright and license notices in distributed copies.
-- No warranty is provided (software is "as is").
+You are free to use, modify, distribute, and sublicense the software in accordance with the MIT License terms. Please preserve copyright and license notices in distributed copies.
+
+No warranty is provided (software is "as is"). See the `LICENSE` file for complete legal text.
 
 **Ethical Obligations** (not legally binding, but strongly encouraged):
 - Do not use CuraFrame for clinical decision-making without appropriate medical oversight
 - Document any modifications to constraint thresholds or evaluation logic
 - Acknowledge limitations when presenting results
 - Do not misrepresent CuraFrame as a drug discovery or optimization tool
 
-See the `LICENSE` file for complete legal text.
-
-> **Note**: The Non-Commercial License grants broad permissions for non-commercial use but does not absolve users of ethical responsibility. CuraFrame is a scientific tool; its misuse could have serious consequences. Use with appropriate domain expertise and institutional review.
-
 ---
 
 ## Citation and Attribution
@@ -828,7 +818,7 @@ If CuraFrame is used in research, publications, or technical reports, please cit
   year = {2026},
   version = {3.0.0},
   url = {https://github.com/dfeen87/CuraFrame},
-  license = {Non-Commercial}
+  license = {MIT}
 }
 ```
 
@@ -973,3 +963,6 @@ CuraFrame's development has been informed by:
 Thank you to the scientific community for establishing the knowledge base that CuraFrame attempts to encode faithfully and transparently.
 
 I would like to acknowledge **Microsoft Copilot**, **Anthropic Claude**, and **Google Jules** for their meaningful assistance in refining concepts, improving clarity, and strengthening the overall quality of this work.
+
+## Enterprise Consulting & Integration
+This architecture is fully open-source under the MIT License. If your organization requires custom scaling, proprietary integration, or dedicated technical consulting to deploy these models at an enterprise level, please reach out at: dfeen87@gmail.com
diff --git a/apps/console_streamlit/app.py b/apps/console_streamlit/app.py
@@ -735,5 +735,5 @@
     "CuraFrame Console v1.0 | "
     "Inspired by Krüger & Feeney (2025) — CardiAnx-1 Dual-Domain Concept | "
     "See `PHILOSOPHY.md` for framework principles | "
-    "[Non-Commercial License](https://github.com/dfeen87/CuraFrame/blob/main/LICENSE)"
+    "[MIT License](https://github.com/dfeen87/CuraFrame/blob/main/LICENSE)"
 )