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Copyright & Licensing

Copyright & Licensing

This publication, including all original content, diagrams, and definitions relating to TRUST-AI Open™, TRUST-AI Verified™, TRUST-AI Ready™, ResponsibleAI-as-a-Service™, RAIaaS™, SPRI™ and the Socratic Prompt Response Instruction™ framework, is the intellectual property of Third Way Consulting.

© 2025 Third Way Consulting (Australia). All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews, scholarly discussion, or permitted uses under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

Use of SPRI™ Materials

The SPRI™ (Socratic Prompt Response Instruction) methodology is a proprietary system developed by Third Way Consulting to enhance AI introspection, ethical alignment, and human-AI collaboration through structured Socratic reflection.

  • The methodology is freely available for educational, academic, and non-commercial research purposes, provided full attribution is given.

  • Commercial, governmental, or organisational use, including integration into AI tools, platforms, consulting frameworks, or accreditation schemes, requires a formal licence or written authorisation.

  • Any derivative works, adaptations, or commercial applications referencing or based on the SPRI framework must acknowledge its origin and adhere to the usage terms outlined herein.

For licensing enquiries or to request permission to use SPRI in commercial settings, please contact:

brook.walker@thirdwayconsulting.com.au

Licensing & Use of TRUST-AI Open™ Materials

The TRUST-AI Open™ Standard and associated materials are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) licence.

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests TRUST-AI™ or Third Way Consulting endorses you or your use.

  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes without express permission.

  • ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

Use of the TRUST-AI™ name, trademarks, and certification badges (including AAA+ ratings) is strictly reserved for accredited systems and organisations. It may not be used without formal verification through the TRUST-AI accreditation process approved by Third Way Consulting (Australia).

For commercial licensing inquiries, custom adaptations, or partnership opportunities, please contact:
brook.walker@thirdwayconsulting.com.au

Trademark Notice

TRUST-AI Open™, TRUST-AI Verified™, TRUST-AI Ready™, ResponsibleAI-as-a-Service™, RAIaaS™, SPRI™ and the Socratic Prompt Response Instruction™ are unregistered trademarks of Third Way Consulting (Australia). All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Responsible Use

Third Way Consulting welcomes dialogue and collaboration on the responsible application of TRUST-AI Open™ and SPRI™ in both academic and commercial domains. Our goal is to promote ethical innovation in human-AI systems, guided by principles of transparency, responsibility, and trust.

We reserve the right to modify these usage terms as the TRUST-AI Open™ and SPRI™ frameworks mature.