AykenOS is proprietary software owned by Kenan AY. All rights reserved.

This project implements multiple layers of legal and technical protection:

1. Proprietary License: See LICENSE for full terms
2. Copyright Registration: © 2026 Kenan AY
3. Authentication System: Built-in usage verification
4. Audit Trail: All usage is logged and monitored
5. Legal Enforcement: Violations will be prosecuted

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in legal action:

• ❌ Commercial use without license
• ❌ Code redistribution or sharing
• ❌ Reverse engineering or decompilation
• ❌ Creating derivative works for commercial use
• ❌ Bypassing authentication systems
• ❌ Removing copyright notices
• ❌ Using in production environments
• ❌ Creating competing products

The following activities are permitted under the source-available license:

• ✅ Viewing source code for educational purposes
• ✅ Personal study and research
• ✅ Academic use in educational institutions
• ✅ Non-commercial experimentation
• ✅ Contributing improvements via pull requests

AykenOS includes several technical protection mechanisms:

1. Project Fingerprinting: Unique project identification
2. Usage Authentication: Verification of authorized use
3. Integrity Checking: Detection of unauthorized modifications
4. Audit Logging: Comprehensive usage tracking
5. License Validation: Automatic license compliance checking
6. Ring3 Execution Model: Capability-based security operational ✅
7. Memory Protection: Kernel/user isolation enforced ✅
8. Syscall Interface Security: Token-based access control ✅

Ring0/Ring3 Security Model:

• Ring0 (Kernel): Minimal attack surface with mechanism-only implementation
• Ring3 (User Mode): Policy implementation with capability-based security
• Syscall Interface: Secure INT 0x80 mechanism with validation
• Memory Protection: Process isolation and privilege separation
• Capability System: Token-based resource access control

For commercial use, enterprise licensing, or partnerships:

Contact: kenanay@example.com
Subject: "AykenOS Commercial License Inquiry"

Commercial licenses include:

• ✅ Production use rights
• ✅ Commercial distribution
• ✅ Technical support
• ✅ Custom modifications
• ✅ White-label licensing

If you discover a security vulnerability in AykenOS:

1. DO NOT create a public issue
2. Email: kenanay@example.com with subject "AykenOS Security Issue"
3. Include detailed description and reproduction steps
4. Allow reasonable time for response and fix

Organizations using AykenOS must:

1. Maintain accurate usage records
2. Respect all license terms
3. Implement proper access controls
4. Report any unauthorized use
5. Cooperate with license audits

Violation of this license may result in:

• Immediate license termination
• Legal action for copyright infringement
• Monetary damages and legal fees
• Injunctive relief
• Criminal prosecution where applicable

This software is protected under:

• Turkish Copyright Law
• International copyright treaties
• DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
• WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) treaties

Copyright Holder: Kenan AY
Project: AykenOS
Email: kenanay@example.com
Legal: For legal matters, include "LEGAL" in subject line

Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Version: 1.0

© 2026 Kenan AY. All rights reserved.