Relicense: open-core model (Apache-2.0 runtime, BSL 1.1 authoring)

[mikewolfd]

Summary

• Runtime packages (engine, renderers, types, FEL, linter, Rust crates, Python, Swift, specs, schemas) relicensed from AGPL-3.0 to Apache-2.0 to maximize ecosystem adoption
• Authoring packages (studio, core, chat, MCP, assist, changeset) relicensed to BSL 1.1 — source-available, no competing form-authoring products (hosted or packaged), converts to Apache-2.0 on April 7, 2030
• Adds LICENSE-BSL, LICENSING.md, and CONTRIBUTING.md
• Updates all package.json, Cargo.toml, pyproject.toml license fields
• Updates README, context.md, crate READMEs, blog post, content-writer agent
• Updates all site pages — Hero, Footer, DeveloperSection, Personas, features, about, pitch deck, static index.html
• BSL includes explicit data ownership clause ("your form definitions are not derivative works")
• BSL restriction widened from "hosted service" to "Form Authoring Product" (covers on-prem/packaged too)
• Trademark policy for "Formspec" and "FEL" added to LICENSING.md
• License history documented: MIT → AGPL → Apache/BSL

Rationale

Open-core model: free runtime drives adoption and creates demand for protected authoring tools. Apache-2.0 runtime removes all friction for enterprise, government, and startup adoption. BSL on authoring tier directly prevents competing form-builder products while allowing all internal and non-commercial use.

Commits (5)

1. relicense: adopt open-core model (Apache-2.0 runtime, BSL 1.1 authoring) — core license change across 29 files
2. fix: correct licensor name to Michel Deeb / TealWolf Consulting LLC — legal name + contact email
3. docs: add CONTRIBUTING.md with contribution license terms — contribution terms
4. docs: integrate licensing review feedback — Harvey review fixes (widen BSL, move linter to Apache, trademark policy, data clause in BSL, license history)
5. docs(site): update all AGPL references to Apache-2.0 — 8 site files, zero AGPL references remaining

Test plan

• Verify all package.json files have correct license field (Apache-2.0 or BUSL-1.1)
• Verify Cargo.toml workspace license is Apache-2.0
• Verify formspec-changeset overrides to BUSL-1.1
• Verify formspec-lint inherits workspace Apache-2.0
• Verify LICENSE contains Apache-2.0 text with correct copyright holder
• Verify LICENSE-BSL contains BSL 1.1 with widened "Form Authoring Product" definition
• Verify LICENSING.md lists correct packages in each tier
• Verify zero AGPL references remain in site/
• Verify zero AGPL references remain in repo (outside git history)
• Review with IP attorney before merge

https://claude.ai/code/session_01TUpT4cFHkb8EKbykifaZ2Q