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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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PDBot - Planning & Development Manual RAG Chatbot
Copyright © 2024-2025 Hassan Arif Afridi. All Rights Reserved.

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AUTHORSHIP & OWNERSHIP
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Author:           Hassan Arif Afridi
Copyright Holder: Hassan Arif Afridi
Email:            hassanarifafridi@gmail.com
Country:          Pakistan
Creation Date:    2024
Current Version:  1.3.0

This software and all associated materials, including but not limited to:
- Source code (Python, JavaScript, configuration files)
- Documentation (README, guides, API docs)
- User interface designs and layouts
- System prompts and AI configurations
- Database schemas and vector store structures
- All commits, versions, and derivative works

are the exclusive intellectual property of Hassan Arif Afridi.

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LEGAL PROTECTION
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This work is protected under:

1. PAKISTANI COPYRIGHT LAW
   - Copyright Ordinance, 1962
   - Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan)
   
2. INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES
   - Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
   - Universal Copyright Convention (UCC)
   - WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)

3. COMMON LAW COPYRIGHT
   - Automatic copyright protection upon creation
   - No registration required for protection

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RIGHTS RESERVED
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The copyright holder reserves ALL rights, including but not limited to:

✓ Right to reproduce the work
✓ Right to create derivative works
✓ Right to distribute copies
✓ Right to display the work publicly
✓ Right to perform the work
✓ Right to license or transfer rights
✓ Right to control commercial exploitation
✓ Right to attribute authorship
✓ Moral rights (paternity and integrity)

NO RIGHTS ARE GRANTED to any third party without explicit written permission 
from Hassan Arif Afridi.

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THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS
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This software uses open-source libraries and frameworks under their respective 
licenses:

- Python (PSF License)
- LangChain (MIT License)
- Streamlit (Apache 2.0)
- Qdrant (Apache 2.0)
- Ollama (MIT License)
- Mistral AI Model (Apache 2.0)

These components remain under their original licenses. This copyright applies 
ONLY to the original work, configurations, and integrations created by the 
author.

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USAGE RESTRICTIONS
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PROHIBITED without written authorization:
❌ Copying or reproducing the software
❌ Distributing or sharing with third parties
❌ Modifying or creating derivative works
❌ Reverse engineering or decompiling
❌ Commercial use or resale
❌ Public display or performance
❌ Removing copyright notices

PERMITTED (with proper attribution):
✓ Use by Planning & Development Commission (as intended client)
✓ Use by authorized personnel with explicit permission
✓ Educational review (for authorized individuals only)

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CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
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This software is developed FOR:
  Planning & Development Commission
  Government of Pakistan

This is a CLIENT RELATIONSHIP, not a transfer of ownership. The software 
remains the intellectual property of Hassan Arif Afridi.

Usage rights may be granted to the client under separate licensing agreements.

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ENFORCEMENT
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Unauthorized use of this software constitutes:
- Copyright infringement under Pakistani law
- Breach of intellectual property rights
- Violation of international copyright treaties

Legal remedies include:
- Injunctions to cease unauthorized use
- Monetary damages (statutory and actual)
- Criminal prosecution under applicable laws
- Seizure of infringing copies

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CONTACT & LICENSING
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For licensing inquiries, permission requests, or legal matters:

Copyright Holder: Hassan Arif Afridi
Email:            hassanarifafridi@gmail.com
Website:          https://github.com/athem135-source/PDBOT

Response time: Within 3-5 business days

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COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
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While copyright protection is automatic upon creation, formal registration 
with IPO-Pakistan or other copyright offices may be pursued for additional 
legal standing.

For verification of authorship:
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/athem135-source/PDBOT
- Git Commit History: Verified authorship trail
- Email Correspondence: hassanarifafridi@gmail.com

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DIGITAL SIGNATURE & VERIFICATION
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This work is digitally signed through:
- Git commits with verified email: hassanarifafridi@gmail.com
- GitHub account: athem135-source
- Commit SHA signatures in version control

For authentication of this copyright notice, verify against the official 
repository at: https://github.com/athem135-source/PDBOT

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EFFECTIVE DATE & UPDATES
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Original Copyright:  2024
Current Version:     November 24, 2025
Last Updated:        November 24, 2025

This copyright notice may be updated periodically. The latest version is 
always available in the official repository.

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FORMAL DECLARATION
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I, Hassan Arif Afridi, hereby formally declare under oath that:

1. I am the sole original author of PDBot and all related materials
2. This work is my independent creation and intellectual property
3. No portion of this work infringes upon the rights of any third party
4. I have full legal authority to assert this copyright
5. This copyright is valid and enforceable under applicable law

Declared by:  Hassan Arif Afridi
Email:        hassanarifafridi@gmail.com
Date:         November 24, 2025
Location:     Pakistan

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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By accessing, viewing, or using this software, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You have read and understood this copyright notice
- You will respect the intellectual property rights of the author
- Unauthorized use may result in legal action
- You will seek permission before any use not explicitly authorized

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For the complete license terms, see LICENSE file.
For security policies, see SECURITY.md file.
For contribution guidelines, see CONTRIBUTING.md file.

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© 2024-2025 Hassan Arif Afridi. All Rights Reserved.