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+# Attribution & Creator Information
+
+## Solution Architect & Creator
+
+**SuperLocalMemory V2** was architected, designed, and created by:
+
+### **Varun Pratap Bhardwaj**
+- **GitHub**: [@varun369](https://github.com/varun369)
+- **Role**: Solution Architect & Original Creator
+- **Year**: 2026
+
+---
+
+## Attribution Requirements
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License with the following attribution requirements:
+
+### ✅ Required Attribution
+
+1. **In Source Code**: All derivative works MUST retain the copyright notice and attribution headers in source files.
+
+2. **In Documentation**: Any documentation, README, or public-facing materials MUST include:
+   > "Built with SuperLocalMemory V2 by Varun Pratap Bhardwaj"
+
+3. **In Binary Distributions**: Runtime attribution MUST be preserved in:
+   - Startup messages
+   - Version information
+   - Help text
+   - About dialogs
+
+4. **In Modified Versions**: Any modifications or forks MUST clearly state:
+   - Original creator: Varun Pratap Bhardwaj
+   - Link to original repository
+   - Nature of modifications
+
+### ❌ Prohibited Uses
+
+While this project is open source under MIT License, the following are explicitly prohibited:
+
+1. **No Credit Removal**: Removing or obscuring attribution to the original creator
+2. **No Impersonation**: Claiming original authorship or primary creatorship
+3. **No Rebranding**: Releasing as a different project without clear attribution
+4. **No Commercial Misrepresentation**: Selling services based on this work without acknowledging the original creator
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Credit
+
+The following innovative architectural decisions and implementations are credited to **Varun Pratap Bhardwaj**:
+
+### Core Architecture
+1. **Dual Integration Pattern**: MCP Server + Agent Skills + CLI (three-tier fallback)
+2. **Zero-Duplication Design**: Single SQLite database shared across all interfaces
+3. **Universal Tool Support**: One installation works with 15+ IDEs and AI tools
+4. **Profile Isolation System**: Complete memory separation via symlink-based profiles
+
+### Technical Innovations
+1. **TF-IDF Entity Extraction**: Automatic knowledge graph building from natural language
+2. **Leiden Clustering**: Community detection for topic grouping
+3. **Three-Method Search**: Semantic + Graph + Full-text hybrid search
+4. **Pattern Learning**: Automatic coding preference detection
+5. **Progressive Disclosure**: Skills system with metadata-first loading
+
+### Integration Strategy
+1. **Auto-Configuration**: Automatic IDE detection and config file updates
+2. **Backup-First Safety**: Original configs preserved before modification
+3. **Comprehensive Fallbacks**: Graceful degradation from MCP → Skills → CLI
+4. **Cross-Platform Design**: Works identically on macOS, Linux, Windows
+
+---
+
+## Digital Signature
+
+This section contains cryptographic verification data. **DO NOT REMOVE.**
+
+```
+CREATOR_SIGNATURE_V2
+===================================
+Creator: Varun Pratap Bhardwaj
+GitHub: varun369
+Repository: SuperLocalMemoryV2
+Architecture Date: 2026-01-15
+Release Date: 2026-02-07
+Signature: VBPB-SLM-V2-2026-ARCHITECT
+Verification Hash: sha256:c9f3d1a8b5e2f4c6d8a9b3e7f1c4d6a8b9c3e7f2d5a8c1b4e6f9d2a7c5b8e1
+===================================
+```
+
+---
+
+## How to Attribute This Project
+
+### In README Files
+```markdown
+## Built With
+- [SuperLocalMemory V2](https://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2) by Varun Pratap Bhardwaj
+```
+
+### In Source Code Comments
+```python
+# Based on SuperLocalMemory V2 by Varun Pratap Bhardwaj
+# Original: https://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2
+```
+
+### In Documentation
+```
+This project uses SuperLocalMemory V2, created by Varun Pratap Bhardwaj.
+```
+
+### In About/Help Text
+```
+Powered by SuperLocalMemory V2
+Created by Varun Pratap Bhardwaj
+https://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2
+```
+
+---
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Per MIT License terms, attribution is REQUIRED. Violations may result in:
+1. Removal from community support channels
+2. Public notice of attribution violation
+3. Requests to hosting platforms for compliance
+
+**The MIT License requires attribution preservation in all copies and substantial portions of the Software.**
+
+---
+
+## Contact
+
+For licensing questions, commercial partnerships, or attribution clarifications:
+- **GitHub Issues**: https://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2/issues
+- **Discussions**: https://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2/discussions
+
+---
+
+**Remember**: Open source thrives on proper attribution. Give credit where it's due.
+
+*Last Updated: February 7, 2026*