NOTICE

# NOTICE - Third-Party Software Attributions

Aetherra is developed and stewarded by **Aetherra Labs and Contributors**.

This software includes components from third-party sources. Each component
retains its original copyright and is used in accordance with its license
terms.

## Python Dependencies

### Core Dependencies

#### PySide6

- Copyright: The Qt Company Ltd.
- License: LGPL-3.0 / GPL-3.0 / Commercial
- Purpose: GUI framework for Lyrixa interface
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/PySide6/>

#### OpenAI Python Library

- Copyright: OpenAI, Inc.
- License: Apache-2.0
- Purpose: AI model integration
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/openai/>

#### Anthropic Python Library

- Copyright: Anthropic, PBC
- License: MIT
- Purpose: Claude AI integration
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/anthropic/>

#### Google Generative AI

- Copyright: Google LLC
- License: Apache-2.0
- Purpose: Gemini AI integration
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/google-generativeai/>

#### Requests

- Copyright: Kenneth Reitz and contributors
- License: Apache-2.0
- Purpose: HTTP client library
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/requests/>

#### Flask

- Copyright: The Pallets Team
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Purpose: Web framework for Aetherra Hub
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/Flask/>

#### SQLAlchemy

- Copyright: Michael Bayer and contributors
- License: MIT
- Purpose: Database ORM
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/SQLAlchemy/>

#### Transformers

- Copyright: Hugging Face, Inc.
- License: Apache-2.0
- Purpose: Machine learning model support
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/transformers/>

#### PyTorch

- Copyright: Facebook, Inc. and its affiliates
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Purpose: Deep learning framework
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/torch/>

#### NumPy

- Copyright: NumPy developers
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Purpose: Numerical computing
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/numpy/>

#### Pandas

- Copyright: The Pandas Development Team
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Purpose: Data analysis library
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/pandas/>

#### Scikit-learn

- Copyright: The scikit-learn developers
- License: BSD-3-Clause
- Purpose: Machine learning library
- Source: <https://pypi.org/project/scikit-learn/>

### Development and Testing Dependencies

#### Pytest

- Copyright: Holger Krekel and pytest-dev team
- License: MIT
- Purpose: Testing framework

#### Black

- Copyright: Python Software Foundation and contributors
- License: MIT
- Purpose: Code formatting

#### Pylint

- Copyright: Logilab and contributors
- License: GPL-2.0+
- Purpose: Static code analysis

## License Compatibility

All third-party components used in this project have licenses that are
compatible with the GNU General Public License v3.0 under which this
project is distributed.

### License Compatibility Matrix

- Apache-2.0 → GPL-3.0: ✅ Compatible
- MIT → GPL-3.0: ✅ Compatible
- BSD-3-Clause → GPL-3.0: ✅ Compatible
- LGPL-3.0 → GPL-3.0: ✅ Compatible
- GPL-2.0+ → GPL-3.0: ✅ Compatible

## Attribution Requirements

This project complies with all attribution requirements of the included
third-party software. Full license texts for each component can be found
in their respective package installations or at the source URLs listed above.

## Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Aetherra is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. See
Sections 15 and 16 of the GNU General Public License v3.0 (LICENSE) for the
full warranty disclaimer and limitation of liability. Inclusion of third-party
software does not imply endorsement. This NOTICE does not grant additional
rights and is for attribution transparency only. This document is not legal
advice—consult a qualified attorney for compliance assessments.

## Updates

This NOTICE file is maintained to reflect the current third-party components
used in the project. For the most current dependency list, refer to
requirements.txt in the project root.

Stewardship: Aetherra Labs and Contributors
Last updated: August 2025