[codex] docs: add OpenCoven IP protection records - #1
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Adds OpenCoven IP/provenance and contribution/security policy documentation at the repository root to formalize patent non-assertion, provenance recordkeeping, contribution terms, and responsible disclosure guidance.
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PATENTSwith a patent non-assertion pledge and prior-art notice framing. - Added
PROVENANCE.mdto document project origin and architectural concept provenance. - Added
CONTRIBUTING.md(DCO + patent non-assertion terms) and extendedSECURITY.mdwith an OpenCoven disclosure addendum.
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| SECURITY.md | Appends an “OpenCoven Security Disclosure Addendum” and architectural security properties to the existing security policy. |
| PROVENANCE.md | Introduces an origin/provenance record for architectural concepts and publication timestamps. |
| PATENTS | Adds a patent non-assertion statement and contribution-related patent terms. |
| CONTRIBUTING.md | Adds contributor guidance including DCO sign-off instructions and patent non-assertion terms. |
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| ## OpenCoven Security Disclosure Addendum | ||
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| ## Security Policy | ||
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| ### Reporting a Vulnerability | ||
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| If you discover a security vulnerability in OpenCoven, please report it responsibly. | ||
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| **Do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.** | ||
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| Contact the maintainers directly: | ||
| - Discord: https://discord.gg/OpenCoven (DM @BunsDev) | ||
| - Or open a GitHub Security Advisory on the repository | ||
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| We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours and aim to address confirmed vulnerabilities within 14 days. | ||
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| ### Scope | ||
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| Security reports are welcome for: |
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Summary
Adds the OpenCoven root IP protection and disclosure documents:
PATENTS: patent non-assertion pledge and prior-art noticePROVENANCE.md: origin and publication recordCONTRIBUTING.md: DCO and patent contribution terms, merged with any existing repo guidanceSECURITY.md: responsible disclosure policy, merged with any existing repo guidanceValidation
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