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Licensing

This page explains how licensing works for content and code produced by Nautomation Prime.

1. Proprietary Content (All Rights Reserved)

The following are proprietary to Christopher Davies, Trading as Nautomation Prime and protected under copyright law:

Protected Intellectual Property

  • The PRIME Framework (Pinpoint → Re-Engineer → Implement → Measure → Empower)
  • The PRIME Philosophy (five core principles: transparency, measurability, ownership, safety, empowerment)
  • Nautomation Prime branding (logos, visual design, brand assets)
  • Consulting methodologies and proprietary business processes

Usage Rights

You may view and read this content for personal, educational purposes only.

You may NOT:

  • Reproduce, copy, or distribute
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use commercially without written permission
  • Claim ownership or authorship

For licensing inquiries or commercial use: Contact enquiries@nautomationprime.io

2. Educational Tutorials & Guides (Creative Commons Attribution - CC-BY)

Educational content on nautomationprime.io is licensed under:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY)

This includes:

CC-BY Permissions

✅ Copy, share, and distribute
✅ Adapt, modify, and create derivative works
✅ Use for personal, educational, and commercial purposes
✅ Remix with other content

CC-BY Conditions

⚠️ Must provide attribution to Nautomation Prime
⚠️ Must link to the license
⚠️ Indicate if changes were made

Why We Share These Openly

Our educational mission is to empower network engineers. Sharing tutorials under CC-BY means:

  • Educators can use these in courses
  • Bloggers can cite and build on our content
  • Companies can share guides internally
  • The knowledge spreads further

We believe transparency and education strengthen the entire automation community.

3. Public GitHub Repositories (Apache License 2.0)

Code published in public Nautomation Prime GitHub repositories is licensed under:

Apache License 2.0

This includes:

  • Network automation scripts and utilities
  • Python tools and libraries
  • Code examples tied to those repositories
  • Code snippets on nautomationprime.io

Apache 2.0 Permissions

✅ Use, copy, modify, and distribute
✅ Commercial and private use
✅ Sublicense
✅ Patent rights explicitly granted

Apache 2.0 Conditions

⚠️ Include license and copyright notice
⚠️ Document significant changes to the code
⚠️ Include NOTICE file with attribution
⚠️ No warranty provided

4. Bespoke / Consulting Work

For paid or commissioned automation projects, code is provided under a custom agreement tailored to the client, typically:

  • MIT License (permissive)
  • Apache License 2.0 (permissive + patent protection)
  • Proprietary License (exclusive to client)

The specific license is negotiated during the project engagement.

5. Summary Table

Content License Use Rights
PRIME Framework & Methodology All Rights Reserved View/read only; no reproduction
PRIME Philosophy All Rights Reserved View/read only; no reproduction
Brand Assets & Logos All Rights Reserved View only; no use without permission
Tutorials & Guides CC-BY 4.0 Share, adapt, distribute (with attribution)
Technical Deep Dives CC-BY 4.0 Share, adapt, distribute (with attribution)
Code & Scripts (GitHub) MIT License Use, modify, distribute (with attribution)
Code Examples on Site MIT License Use, modify, distribute (with attribution)
Consulting Deliverables Custom Per agreement

6. Quick Reference: What Can I Do With This?

The Tutorial Says "Show Command to Excel" — Can I use it in my course?

Yes! Tutorials are CC-BY licensed. You can:

  • Share the guide with your students
  • Include it in course materials
  • Adapt it to your teaching style
  • Host it on your own platform

Just credit Nautomation Prime and link back if possible.

The CDP Network Audit Script — Can I modify it for our environment?

Yes! Code is MIT licensed. You can:

  • Install and run it as-is
  • Modify it to fit your network
  • Distribute your version
  • Use it commercially

Just include the MIT license and credit Nautomation Prime.

The PRIME Framework — Can I use it in my consulting practice?

No. The PRIME Framework is proprietary. However:

  • You can read it to understand our approach
  • You can apply similar principles to your own work
  • You cannot republish or rebrand it

To use the PRIME Framework officially, contact us for a partnership or licensing agreement.

7. Questions?

For licensing questions, permissions requests, or commercial inquiries:

📧 Email: enquiries@nautomationprime.io
🔗 Contact Page: About Us