Refine AGPL Section 7 attribution terms

LICENSE

@@ -662,23 +662,17 @@ For more information on this, and how to apply and follow the GNU AGPL, see
 
 === ADDITIONAL TERMS (AGPL v3 Section 7) ===
 
-Attribution Requirement:
+Copyright Preservation Requirement (Section 7(b)):
 
-All versions of this software, including modified versions, must display 
+OpenFront displays copyright notices in the footer and on the 
-attribution to the original OpenFront project prominently on the main menu 
+loading screen. Modified versions must preserve the copyright 
-or initial title screen where it is clearly visible to users.
+notice "© OpenFront and Contributors" in reasonably 
+visible locations such as the footer, loading screen, splash screen,
+or main menu.
 
-The attribution must include one of the following text statements:
+Prohibition of Misrepresentation (Section 7(c)):
-- "Based on OpenFront"
-- "Derived from OpenFront"
-- "Powered by OpenFront"
-- "Fork of OpenFront"
 
-This attribution text must be reasonably prominent and clearly readable.
+Modified versions may not misrepresent their origin or 
-A link to https://openfront.io may be included alongside the attribution.
+relationship to the OpenFront project. Modified versions must 
-
+not use "OpenFront" as their primary title or imply official 
-Modified versions may use their own game title and branding, but may not 
+endorsement without permission.
-use "OpenFront" as the primary title or imply official endorsement.
-
-These attribution requirements are additional terms under Section 7 of 
-the GNU Affero General Public License v3, which governs this software.

LICENSING.md

@@ -55,29 +55,14 @@ 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
+### Phase 5: Update AGPL Additional Attribution Terms
 
-- **Starting After:** 136cfa1316dd584bece48f7ad9f8f17e8603f1c7
+- **Starting After:** 9edf0349cb54db84d81f229091870242fabadce3
-- **Date:** October 12, 2025
+- **Date:** December 16, 2025
 - **Changes:**
-  - Added Section 7 attribution requirement to AGPL v3.0
+  - Added Section 7 additional terms to AGPL v3.0
-  - All forks must display "Based on OpenFront" (or similar) on main menu
+  - Copyright notice preservation requirement in visible locations
-  - Make clear that "OpenFront" is a registered trademark
+  - Prohibition of misrepresentation for modified versions
-
-### Phase 6: Clarified AGPL Additional Attribution Terms
-
-- **Starting After:** e7497bfb767c4bf3e1e00eac0a13de995419f8b5
-- **Date:** October 14, 2025
-- **Changes:**
-  - Added additional Section 7 attribution requirements to the LICENSE
-  - Removed trademark notice from LICENSE file as it's unnecessary
-
-### Phase 7: Update AGPL Additional Attribution Terms
-
-- **Starting After:** f161c94ff475092811fc49be79138fc37a446179
-- **Date:** October 18, 2025
-- **Changes:**
-  - Updated Section 7 attribution requirements in the LICENSE
 
 ## Important Notes
 

README.md

@@ -18,11 +18,16 @@ This is a fork/rewrite of WarFront.io. Credit to https://github.com/WarFrontIO.
 
 ## License
 
-OpenFront source code is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0** with additional attribution requirements:
+OpenFront source code is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0**
 
-- Any forks or derivative works must display attribution (e.g., "Based on OpenFront", "Derived from OpenFront", "Powered by OpenFront", or "Fork of OpenFront") prominently on the main menu and/or initial title screen.
+Current copyright notices appear in:
 
-See the `ADDITIONAL TERMS` section in [LICENSE](LICENSE) for complete requirements.
+- Footer: "© OpenFront and Contributors"
+- Loading screen: "© OpenFront and Contributors"
+
+Modified versions must preserve these notices in reasonably visible locations.
+
+See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) for complete requirements.
 
 For asset licensing, see [LICENSE-ASSETS](LICENSE-ASSETS).  
 For license history, see [LICENSING.md](LICENSING.md).