Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 2026

Website: EvolvingSoftware.com

Owner: EvolvingSoftware.com

1. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content, text, frameworks, concepts, diagrams, code, design, and intellectual property published on EvolvingSoftware.com is the exclusive property of its author. All rights are reserved.

No part of this website: including but not limited to the Evolving Software framework, the seven-layer architecture of emergence, associated terminology, and supporting materials: may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, adapted, or otherwise used in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author.

2. No Licence Granted

Viewing this website does not grant you any licence, express or implied, to use, reproduce, modify, or distribute the content. The publication of ideas and frameworks on this website does not constitute a waiver of intellectual property rights or a grant of any licence to any party.

3. No Reliance

The content on EvolvingSoftware.com is provided for informational, philosophical, and educational purposes only. It is intended as intellectual commentary and does not constitute professional, technical, legal, financial, or scientific advice.

You must not rely upon any content published on this website as a basis for making decisions or taking actions of any kind. Any reliance you place on the material is strictly at your own risk.

4. No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, EvolvingSoftware.com and its author:

— Exclude all representations, warranties, and guarantees (whether express or implied) in relation to this website and its content
— Shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise) arising from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the content of this website
— Accept no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or currency of information provided

5. No Representation

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the ideas presented, no representation or warranty is made as to the completeness, reliability, or applicability of the content to any specific context, use case, or domain.

The frameworks, models, and philosophical positions expressed on this website represent the original intellectual work and personal views of the author and should not be construed as statements of fact, scientific claims, or engineering specifications.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by third parties.

7. Use of Website

By accessing EvolvingSoftware.com, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

Unauthorised use of this website or its content may give rise to a claim for damages and/or constitute a criminal offence.

8. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

9. Contact

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