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# The Estrogen Source-Available Licence
**Version 2.0**
This Licence may be referred to as the **Estrogen Source-Available Licence (ESAL)**. This specific version may be referred to as **ESAL-2.0**.
Copyright © 2026 Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
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## Permission Grant (Consent Required)
No permission to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, host, deploy, execute, or otherwise make use of the Software is granted by default.
The Software is made available solely for inspection and review of its source code unless and until explicit written permission has been granted by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Any individual or organisation wishing to use the Software for any purpose, including but not limited to personal, academic, educational, research, hobbyist, non-profit, governmental, or commercial purposes, must first obtain explicit written authorisation from Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Permission may be granted, denied, limited, conditioned, revoked, or modified at the sole discretion of Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Unless such written authorisation has been obtained, all rights are reserved and no licence is granted.
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## 1. Attribution
Where permission to use the Software has been granted, all copies or substantial portions of the Software must include the above copyright notice and this Licence.
Attribution to **“Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight”** must be maintained in a reasonable and visible manner in source code distributions and in accompanying documentation.
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## 2. No Misrepresentation
You may not misrepresent the origin of the Software.
Modified versions must be clearly identified as modified and must not be presented as being authored, endorsed, or distributed by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight without prior written permission.
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## 3. Authorised Use Only
No use of the Software is permitted unless explicitly authorised in writing by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Any granted authorisation may include conditions, restrictions, limitations, duration requirements, geographical limitations, field-of-use restrictions, or other requirements determined solely by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Any activity outside the scope of an authorised permission constitutes unauthorised use and is prohibited.
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## 4. Permission Requests and Authorisations
### 4.1 Obtaining Permission
Requests for permission to use the Software must be submitted via email to:
**[admin@doughmination.win](mailto:admin@doughmination.win)**
Permission may be granted for commercial or non-commercial purposes and may include fees, revenue-sharing arrangements, usage limitations, attribution requirements, reporting obligations, or other conditions.
Granting permission is entirely at the discretion of Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
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### 4.2 Pre-Authorised Licensees
Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight may grant permissions to specific individuals or organisations through written authorisation.
Records of such authorisations may be maintained within an official **LICENCING repository** or other designated licensing directory maintained by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Where a party is explicitly identified within that repository or directory as having been granted rights, that record constitutes evidence of an active authorisation, subject to any terms specified in the relevant document.
If a party is not listed within the official licensing repository or accompanying authorisation documents, no permission should be presumed to exist.
> The official LICENCING repository is maintained by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight and may be referenced within project documentation or licence notices.
Official licensing records:
https://git.gay/doughmination/licencing
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## 5. Trademarked Components
### 5.1 Definition
For the purposes of this Licence, **“Trademarked Components”** means any names, systems, frameworks, identifiers, branding, terminology, logos, marks, or distinctive elements that are protected by trademark or otherwise designated as trademarked by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight, whether registered or unregistered, now existing or created in the future.
Trademarked Components include, but are not limited to, any elements that are:
* explicitly identified as trademarks;
* referenced as part of a branded system, methodology, or product line;
* required for compatibility with, recognition of, or association with a trademarked offering;
* reasonably understood to indicate origin, endorsement, or branding by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
### 5.2 Ownership and Listed Trademarks
This Licence does not grant permission to use any trademarks, trade names, service marks, or logos associated with Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
The following trademarks are currently claimed or owned by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight:
* **Doughmination System®** (United Kingdom, UK00004263144)
This list is non-exhaustive. Any future trademarks, trademark applications, or unregistered marks designated by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight are automatically considered Trademarked Components under this Licence.
### 5.3 Restriction on Modification and Reuse
Any Trademarked Components, and any Software components that are connected to, rely upon, implement, enable, or are designed to operate in conjunction with such Trademarked Components, may not be modified, adapted, reworked, extracted, repurposed, or redistributed, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
This includes both direct modification and indirect modification through derivative works, abstractions, renaming, or functional equivalents that preserve the trademarked identity or system.
### 5.4 Separation from Non-Trademarked Use
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as granting any permission that is not otherwise explicitly granted under this Licence or a separate written authorisation.
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## 6. Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OF OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
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## 7. No Endorsement or Affiliation
Use of the Software does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval by Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
You may not state or suggest that Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight endorses, certifies, supports, or is affiliated with any project, product, service, or derivative work without prior written permission.
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## 8. No Compatibility or Certification Claims
You may not claim or imply that the Software, or any modified or derivative version thereof, is compatible with, certified by, approved by, or officially associated with any trademarked system or offering of Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight, including any Trademarked Components, without express written authorisation.
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## 9. No Implied Rights
No rights or permissions are granted under this Licence except those expressly stated.
Any use of the Software beyond the scope of a written authorisation requires prior written permission from Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
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## 10. Source-Available, Not Open Source
The source code is made available for inspection and review only unless separate written permission has been granted.
This Licence is not an open-source licence as defined by the Open Source Initiative, and no rights should be inferred or assumed beyond those explicitly granted herein.
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## 11. Revocation
Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight reserves the right to revoke any granted permission or licence at any time, with or without cause, subject to any written terms agreed with the authorised party.
Upon revocation, all authorised use of the Software must cease immediately unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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## 12. Governing Law
This Licence and all disputes arising from or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
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## 13. Derivative Licences
Creation of a licence derived from, based upon, or substantially similar to this Licence (the **Estrogen Source-Available Licence**) is permitted only with prior written permission from Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight.
Where such permission has been granted, any derivative licence must include clear attribution stating that it is derived from or based on the Estrogen Source-Available Licence (ESAL) and must credit Clove Nytrix Doughmination Twilight as the original author of the base licence.
Attribution must appear in a reasonably visible location within the derivative licence text, such as within the header, preamble, or licence notice.
Permission to create a derivative licence may include additional terms, conditions, or limitations as specified in the written authorisation.
Nothing in this section grants permission to create derivative licences without such written authorisation.