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docs: Add IP protection questions for commercial software to LegalCORPS consultation

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WHAT WAS ADDED:
- 13 new legal questions (questions 13-25) covering intellectual property
- Focused on commercial Blueprint extensions for BuiltByBit marketplace
- Covers: software licensing, IP protection, DMCA, warranties, support obligations

CONTEXT:
Firefrost Gaming is developing commercial software products (starting with
Modpack Version Checker) to generate passive income for the RV dream.
Need legal guidance on protecting our code and managing commercial obligations.

KEY TOPICS ADDED:
1. Software licensing (GPL vs MIT vs proprietary)
2. IP protection mechanisms
3. License enforcement
4. Terms of Sale requirements
5. Support and warranty obligations
6. Code obfuscation legality
7. DMCA takedown procedures
8. Refund policy requirements
9. EULA vs marketplace TOS
10. Derivative works rights
11. Business entity structure for IP ownership

INTEGRATION:
- Added to existing Ignis Protocol consultation document
- Maintains existing 12 Ignis questions (age verification)
- Updated revision history to v1.1
- Ready for LegalCORPS Minnesota pro-bono consultation

This ensures comprehensive legal review covering both:
- Community safety (Ignis 18+ space)
- Business protection (commercial software IP)

Signed-off-by: Claude (Chronicler #52) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
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## Open Questions for Attorney
### Ignis Protocol (18+ Space) Questions
1. **Age Verification Method:** What is legally sufficient for our use case?
2. **Credit Card as Proxy:** Is Stripe payment ($1+ subscription) enough as ONE layer of verification?
3. **Manual Approval:** Can manual admin review serve as second verification layer?
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11. **Ban Policy:** Must we immediately ban discovered minors, or can we have a warning system?
12. **Parental Notification:** Are we obligated to notify parents if we discover a minor in Ignis?
### Commercial Software Products (NEW - Added April 1, 2026)
**Context:** Firefrost Gaming is developing commercial Blueprint extensions for Pterodactyl Panel to be sold on the BuiltByBit marketplace as passive income products. First product: Modpack Version Checker ($15).
13. **Software Licensing:** What license should we use for commercial Blueprint extensions? (GPL, MIT, proprietary?)
14. **Intellectual Property Protection:** How do we protect our code from being resold or redistributed without permission?
15. **License Enforcement:** What mechanisms can we legally include to prevent unauthorized distribution?
16. **Terms of Sale:** What must be included in the BuiltByBit product listing Terms of Sale?
17. **Support Obligations:** What are our legal obligations for customer support after sale?
18. **Warranty Disclaimers:** What liability disclaimers are necessary for "as-is" software?
19. **Update Policy:** Can we legally abandon updates, or do we have ongoing obligations?
20. **Code Obfuscation:** Is it legal to obfuscate PHP code to prevent easy copying?
21. **DMCA Takedowns:** If someone pirates our extension, what's the process for DMCA takedown on BuiltByBit?
22. **Refund Policy:** What refund obligations do we have for digital products?
23. **End User License Agreement (EULA):** Do we need a separate EULA, or is BuiltByBit's TOS sufficient?
24. **Derivative Works:** If buyers modify our code for their own use, what are our rights?
25. **Business Entity Protection:** Should Firefrost Gaming LLC own the IP, or should it be under a separate entity?
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## Next Steps
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| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| **1.0** | 2026-03-19 | The Wizard (Chronicler #33) | Initial specification for LegalCORPS consultation. Documented current state, legal questions, proposed architecture pending attorney guidance. |
| **1.1** | 2026-04-01 | Chronicler #52 | Added 13 intellectual property protection questions for commercial software products (Blueprint extensions for BuiltByBit marketplace). Covers licensing, IP protection, DMCA, warranties, and business entity structure. |
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