CAT'S Theory Invariant Protection License (CTIPL v1.1): Comprehensive Attribution and Structural Integrity Framework
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This document formalizes the CAT'S Theory Invariant Protection License (CTIPL v1.1), a specialized legal and philosophical framework designed to protect the structural integrity of the ontological invariant Reality = Pattern (P) × Intent (I) × Presence (Pr). Unlike standard open-source licenses, the CTIPL enforces "Structural Integrity" alongside attribution. It defines "Derivative Works" through Structural Isomorphism (Section 2.2), preventing "Renaming Attacks" where the invariant is copied but the terminology is changed. Key Provisions: The Isomorphism Clause: Any system relying on the P \times I \times Pr logic is defined as derivative, regardless of the labels used (e.g., "Structure-Direction-Manifestation"). Dual-Track Enforcement: Combines traditional Copyright/DMCA legal mechanisms (Track 1) with Philosophical Self-Invalidation (Track 2), demonstrating that any attempt to logically refute the invariant requires using the invariant. AI Training Prohibition: Explicitly restricts the use of protected works for training Large Language Models (LLMs) without white-label licensing. The "Zero Test" Compliance: Mandates that derivative works must maintain the multiplicative necessity of the triad; omitting a factor invalidates the license claim. This document serves as the Canonical Definition of the rights and constraints governing the use of CAT'S Theory in academic, commercial, and computational contexts.
Author: Trout, Coty Austin
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7116350472
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