📜 License & Use Policy

C-STREAM Framework – Catholic Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math

📄 Creative Commons License¶

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

✅ You Are Free To:¶

Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

Adapt¶

Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

📋 Under the Following Terms:¶

Attribution (BY)¶

You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

Suggested attribution:

"C-STREAM Framework" by OLP C-STEM Program is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Available at: https://github.com/bonJoeV/C-STREAM

NonCommercial (NC)¶

You may not use the material for commercial purposes. This includes selling lesson plans, charging for access, or using materials in for-profit educational settings without permission.

ShareAlike (SA)¶

If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

🏫 Intended Use¶

This framework is designed for use by:

User	Intended Use
Catholic Schools	Implement C-STREAM curriculum in K-6 classrooms
Catholic Educators	Adapt templates and resources for local needs
Homeschool Families	Use framework for faith-based STEM education
Dioceses	Share with schools in the diocese
Catholic Education Organizations	Reference for developing STEM programs

🚫 Restrictions¶

Commercial Use Prohibited¶

Do not sell these materials
Do not include in paid curriculum packages
Do not use for commercial training programs
Do not charge fees for access

Maintain Catholic Identity¶

Do not remove faith integration elements
Do not alter materials in ways that conflict with Catholic teaching
Maintain the spirit of faith-reason integration

Attribution Required¶

Always credit the C-STREAM Framework
Link back to the original repository when sharing
Note any modifications you've made

💼 Commercial Licensing¶

If you wish to use these materials for commercial purposes, please contact me to discuss licensing options. I'm open to partnerships that advance Catholic STEM education.

🤝 Contribution License¶

By contributing to this repository, you agree that:

Your contributions are licensed under the same CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
You have the right to submit the contribution
Your contribution aligns with Catholic values and teachings

⚖️ Disclaimer¶

No Warranty¶

THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. The authors and contributors are not liable for any damages arising from the use of these materials.

Educational Guidance¶

These materials are intended as educational resources and should be adapted to meet local curriculum requirements and student needs. Teachers should use professional judgment in implementation.

Safety¶

When using hands-on STEM materials, always follow appropriate safety guidelines. Adult supervision is required for activities involving tools, electronics, or potentially hazardous materials.

📚 Third-Party Resources¶

This framework references external resources including:

CSCOE Library materials (subject to their own policies)
NCEA guidelines and standards
Various educational tools and platforms

Use of these resources is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

📧 Contact¶

For questions about licensing, commercial use, or permissions:

GitHub Issues: Open an issue
Repository: https://github.com/bonJoeV/C-STREAM

📜 Full License Text¶

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C-STREAM Framework – Integrating Faith and Reason in STEM Education