# Trademark & Attribution Notice

## Relationship to OpenUsage

AIUsage.NET is an independent Windows port that follows the architecture and behavior of
[OpenUsage](https://github.com/robinebers/openusage) (macOS, Swift), created by Robin Ebers. The
source code of both projects is MIT-licensed, so porting the design is permitted, but the two
projects are separate:

- AIUsage.NET is **not** a fork, rebrand, or official edition of OpenUsage.
- AIUsage.NET is **not** endorsed by, affiliated with, or maintained by Robin Ebers or the OpenUsage
  project.
- The "OpenUsage" name and logo remain the property of Robin Ebers under OpenUsage's own trademark
  policy; AIUsage.NET does not use that name or logo anywhere in its branding, executables, or
  packaging.

See `PORTING_NOTES.md` for a detailed, ongoing account of exactly what was ported, adapted for
Windows, or intentionally left out.

## The AIUsage.NET Brand

The "AIUsage" / "AIUsage.NET" name and any associated logo are used to identify this project.

## Forks of AIUsage.NET

If you fork AIUsage.NET, you must:

1. Choose a different name for your fork
2. Remove any AIUsage.NET-specific branding
3. Clearly state that your project is a fork and not the official AIUsage.NET

## Questions

Open an issue on the [AIUsage.NET repository](https://github.com/LuigiElleBalotta/AIUsage.NET) if you
are unsure whether a particular use is allowed.