diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
index bae94e189..c24da174d 100644
--- a/LICENSE
+++ b/LICENSE
@@ -658,4 +658,25 @@ specific requirements.
You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or school,
if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the program, if necessary.
For more information on this, and how to apply and follow the GNU AGPL, see
-.
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+.
+
+
+=== ADDITIONAL TERMS (AGPL v3 Section 7) ===
+
+Attribution Requirement:
+All versions of this software must prominently display one of the following
+on the main menu/UI screen:
+- "Based on OpenFront"
+- "Derived from OpenFront"
+- "Powered by OpenFront"
+- "Fork of OpenFront"
+
+The attribution must be clearly visible and may not imply the
+fork is the original OpenFront or officially endorsed. Forks may
+add their own project name (e.g., "SuperGame - Based on OpenFront")
+but may not use "OpenFront" as the primary title or imply official
+status.
+
+Trademark Notice:
+"OpenFront" is a registered trademark. Use of the trademark must
+comply with applicable trademark law.
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diff --git a/LICENSING.md b/LICENSING.md
index cfb7b072e..280d25598 100644
--- a/LICENSING.md
+++ b/LICENSING.md
@@ -55,6 +55,15 @@ This document provides comprehensive licensing information for the OpenFront.io
- Proprietary assets override open assets during build process
- Contributors retain copyright while granting usage rights to OpenFront LLC
+### Phase 5: AGPL with Additional Attribution Terms
+
+- **Starting After:** 136cfa1316dd584bece48f7ad9f8f17e8603f1c7
+- **Date:** October 12, 2025
+- **Changes:**
+ - Added Section 7 attribution requirement to AGPL v3.0
+ - All forks must display "Based on OpenFront" (or similar) on main menu
+ - Make clear that "OpenFront" is a registered trademark
+
## Important Notes
### For Code:
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0c620ad7e..48223b4eb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,6 +16,14 @@ This is a fork/rewrite of WarFront.io. Credit to https://github.com/WarFrontIO.
[](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0)
[](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
+## License
+
+OpenFront is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0** with additional attribution requirements:
+
+- Any forks must display attribution (e.g., "Based on OpenFront") prominently on the main menu
+
+See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for full details.
+
## 🌟 Features
- **Real-time Strategy Gameplay**: Expand your territory and engage in strategic battles