Short version
Compass software code is released under AGPL-3.0-only. Compass documentation, prompts, skills, rubrics, checklists, examples, and public methodology text are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 unless a specific file says otherwise.
Compass names, logos, author photo, Jonathan Kyle Hobson's personal brand, and official page trade dress are reserved brand assets. You may truthfully attribute, fork, and describe the work, but you may not imply endorsement or present a modified version as an official Compass release.
This page is not legal advice. If your use has institutional, commercial, or legal risk, review the full license files and get qualified advice.
Software code
Covered code uses AGPL-3.0-only. If someone modifies and runs Compass code as a network service, AGPL is designed to keep the corresponding source available to users.
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Non-code Compass materials use CC BY-SA 4.0. Reuse should keep attribution and share adapted materials under compatible share-alike terms.
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Attribution is required, but endorsement is not granted. Modified versions should say they are unofficial forks or adaptations.
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Use the NOTICE file in redistributed packages and public source releases so attribution travels with the work.
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Each Compass package should list bundled third-party materials, dependencies, assets, or datasets when applicable.
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Official public Compass releases are linked from the Compass Suite and product pages. Forks may be useful, but they should not use the official release language unless Jonathan Kyle Hobson publishes them.
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