Licensing

Simple, straightforward licensing that supports both open research and practical implementation. Free for non-commercial use, flexible options for commercial applications.

Free Use

$0

Perfect for personal projects, academic research, and non-profit applications.

  • Personal content creation and blogging
  • Academic research and educational projects
  • Non-profit organization documentation
  • Student projects and skill development
  • Open source software documentation
  • Complete framework documentation
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Commercial License

Contact for Pricing

For businesses, consultants, and revenue-generating applications.

  • Revenue-generating content and services
  • Professional consulting using CTR™
  • Corporate training programs
  • Software platform integration
  • Email support for implementation questions
  • Email notification of framework updates
Contact for License

Understanding Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0

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BY
NC
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The CTR™ Framework uses Creative Commons licensing to balance open access with creator protection. Here's what each component means:

BY - Attribution

You must give appropriate credit to Bonnie Dunigan and the CTR™ Framework in all uses. Simple attribution keeps the community connected and growing.

NC - NonCommercial

Free use for personal, academic, and non-profit purposes. Commercial use requires a separate license to support ongoing development.

SA - ShareAlike

If you create adaptations or improvements, share them under the same license so the whole community benefits from innovations.

Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Use

✅ Free Non-Commercial Use

  • Personal blog posts with CTR™ ratings
  • Academic papers and research projects
  • Student dissertations and coursework
  • Non-profit organization reports
  • Open source project documentation
  • Personal professional development

💼 Requires Commercial License

  • Paid consulting services using CTR™
  • Corporate training workshops
  • Revenue-generating courses
  • Client work and billable projects
  • Software with CTR™ integration
  • Commercial content creation services

Gray Areas? If you're unsure whether your use case requires a commercial license, contact us at licensing@ctrframework.com. We're happy to help clarify and work with you to find the right approach.

How to Provide Attribution

Attribution is simple and helps build the CTR™ community. Choose the format that works best for your content:

Standard Attribution Format

Content Contribution Transparency Rating™: [Name] X% | [AI] Y% [Brief collaboration description] Framework: CTR™ by B. Dunigan (https://ctrframework.com)

Academic Citation

Dunigan, B. (2025). Content Contribution Transparency Rating™ Framework (Version 1.0). Retrieved from https://ctrframework.com

Simplified Attribution (Social Media)

CTR™: [Name] X% | [AI] Y% B.D. ©

Getting Started

For Individual Users

  1. Review the Framework: Understand the six-domain methodology and implementation process
  2. Start Small: Apply CTR™ to a single project to learn the assessment process
  3. Build Consistency: Develop templates and approaches for your content types
  4. Join the Community: Connect with other practitioners for support and best practices

For Commercial Applications

  1. Contact for Licensing: Email licensing@ctrframework.com for commercial licensing
  2. Implementation Planning: Receive guidance on systematic framework adoption
  3. Training Access: Access professional resources and community support
  4. Ongoing Support: Benefit from framework updates and methodology improvements

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license for consulting work?

Yes, if you're charging clients for services that use CTR™ methodology, you need a commercial license. As an example, if you have a client who hires you to write marketing content for their website and you use CTR™ to document your collaboration with AI tools, that would require a commercial license since you're billing the client for the work that incorporates CTR™.

Can I modify the framework for my industry?

Under Creative Commons licensing, you can create adaptations with proper attribution and ShareAlike requirements. Commercial license holders can make internal modifications while maintaining core methodology integrity.

What support is available for implementation?

All users receive comprehensive documentation and examples available on this website. Commercial license holders receive email support for implementation questions and email notifications of framework updates.

How do updates work?

Framework updates are posted on this website and available to all users. Commercial license holders receive email notifications when updates are released.

Can I use CTR™ in my software product?

Software integration requires a commercial license. We offer developer licensing for platforms that want to integrate CTR™ methodology for automatic rating generation.

Questions About Licensing?

We're here to help you find the right licensing approach for your needs. Our goal is to make CTR™ accessible while supporting ongoing development.

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Collaboration Story: Bonnie provided creative direction, user experience strategy, and design vision throughout iterative development sessions. She guided aesthetic decisions, navigation structure, content organization, and professional presentation while maintaining creative control.

Claude handled HTML/CSS development, responsive design implementation, interactive features, and technical architecture under Bonnie's strategic direction.

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