# TeaRAGs Brand & Identity
## 1. Project Identity
TeaRAGs is an open-source project built around a specific engineering philosophy:
**trajectory enrichment-aware retrieval for coding agents** — combining semantic retrieval with signals about how code evolves, changes, and interacts over time.
The project name **TeaRAGs**, its logo, and visual identity represent the original project and its evolving design philosophy.
Source code licensing is handled separately under the MIT License.
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## 2. Use of the Name
You are welcome to:
- reference TeaRAGs in documentation, research, or comparisons
- build integrations and extensions
- discuss or cite the project in articles or tools
- build compatible tooling around the ecosystem
Please do not:
- publish modified versions under the same name
- use the TeaRAGs logo to imply official affiliation
- present derivative work as the original project
The goal is to keep the ecosystem clear and avoid confusion for users.
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## 3. Forks and Derivative Projects
Forks are a natural and encouraged part of open-source development.
If you publish a modified version:
- use a distinct project name
- clearly mention that it is based on TeaRAGs
- include attribution to the original repository
This helps users understand lineage and preserves clarity in the ecosystem.
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## 4. Attribution
A simple attribution is appreciated, for example:
> Based on TeaRAGs — trajectory enrichment-aware RAG for coding agents.
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## 5. Why this policy exists
TeaRAGs is more than a codebase — it represents a specific approach to enriching retrieval with signals from code evolution, development history, and system structure.
This policy exists to:
- reduce confusion between original and modified projects
- preserve continuity of project identity
- keep the ecosystem open while respecting origin and context
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## 6. README note
Suggested wording for README:
> TeaRAGs name and logo are covered by the brand policy (see BRAND.md).
