Version and Licensing¶

This section documents the current version, license, and attribution principles for the Human Cooperation System (HCS).
It ensures transparency, traceability, and consistency across all derivative works, educational materials, and frameworks built upon it — including the 3-in-3 SDLC Framework (3SF).

Version Information¶

Attribute	Description
System Name	Human Cooperation System (HCS)
Version	V2.3
Status	Stable — diagnostic instrument release with Structural Hypothesis Contract (SHC) and Structural Moves.
Release Date	December 2025
Maintained by	3in3.dev
Latest Online Documentation	Always find the latest version and web source here.

Version 2.3 Summary (Current)¶

Version 2.3 defines the operational boundary of HCS.
It explicitly positions HCS as a Diagnostic Instrument that ends at a rigorous structural hypothesis, handing execution custody back to the practitioner.

Key additions:

The Structural Hypothesis Contract (SHC): A mandatory exit artifact for the Diagnostic Workflow that formalizes the diagnosis before intervention begins.
Structural Moves: A defined taxonomy of 5 systemic interventions (Decouple, Couple, Explicate, Sanction, Dampen) that bridges the gap between abstract functions and branded practices.
Execution Boundary: Explicit visual and logic changes in the workflow to separate the HCS Zone (Diagnosis) from the Execution Zone (Practice).

Version 2.2 Summary¶

Version 2.2 focuses on diagnostic usability and self-correction.
It introduces specific tools to help practitioners map symptoms to structure and avoid common intervention traps.

Key additions:

The Diagnostic Symptom Map (Reverse Lookup): A 50+ item lookup table in the Matrix that maps common complaints (e.g., "Ghosting," "Heroics") directly to their structural coordinates.
The Practitioner’s Inner Loop: A self-correction protocol added to the Diagnostic Workflow to prevent bias and projection before intervening.
Practice Selection Logic: Added "HCS Verdicts" and "Traps" to the Practices Map, enforcing a strict "Function-First" selection criteria.

Version 2.1 Summary¶

Version 2.1 transformed HCS from a descriptive model into an executable diagnostic engine.

Key refinements include:

Diagnostic Signal Layer: Added "Observable Signals of Dysfunction" to every cell of the Matrix and every level of the Pyramid.
Operational Scripts: Added specific "What to say" scripts and diagnostic questions to all System Modes (Setup, Stabilization, etc.).
Strict Selection Logic: Refined the Practices Map to include "Verdict" and "Trap" warnings, preventing the misuse of tools.
Workflow Calibration: Clarified the Diagnostic Workflow with the "Video Camera Rule" and specific "Symptom Compass" lookups.

Version 2.0 Summary¶

Version 2.0 was the first fully consolidated release of HCS, integrating the Core Model, Extended Human Dynamics, System Modes, and Diagnostics into a single, unified cooperation system.
While it preserves conceptual continuity with V1.0, it supersedes V1.0 as the primary reference.

Key additions and refinements:

Introducing System Modes: Setup, Stabilization, Growth, Conflict, Reset.
Expanding the Diagnostic Workflow: Step-by-step logic (Observation → Matrix → Level → Function).
Consolidating the Core Model: Aligned Matrix and Pyramid into a single dependency model.

Version 1.0 Summary¶

Version 1.0 consolidates the foundational architecture of the Human Cooperation System across two complementary layers:

Core Model — the structural foundation of cooperation, including the 5×5 Matrix, Pyramid, Level Rule, and Diagnostic Workflow.
Extended Human Dynamics — classification of collective and individual conditions and needs, and the influence of psychological and political vectors on real-world cooperation.
Reference Practices Map — a non-prescriptive orientation linking common leadership and communication practices to relevant HCS functions.
Reference Section — Glossary and theoretical sources covering systemic, psychological, relational, and governance influences.

License¶

The Human Cooperation System (HCS) is open-source hardware for organizational thought.

License Type: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

You are free to:

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Under the following terms:

Attribution — 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.
No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Attribution & Citation¶

To attribute this work, please use the following reference:

Human Cooperation System (HCS) by 3in3.dev — licensed under CC BY 4.0 via 3in3.dev.

Versioning Policy¶

Major versions (V2, V3, …) introduce new theoretical constructs or expanded diagnostic models.
Minor revisions (e.g., V2.1) include refinements, clarifications, or terminology alignment with derivative frameworks.
All published versions will remain permanently available for reference and citation.
Future releases will aim to maintain backward compatibility with the foundational definitions, rules, and models of HCS.

Attribution Guidelines¶

If reusing or adapting HCS content:

Include a visible credit line referencing 3in3.dev and the license type.
Retain section numbering and core definitions where possible to preserve structural consistency.
When combining HCS content with other frameworks or methods, clearly separate attribution and derived materials.
For translations or derivative works, add a note identifying the adaptation (e.g., “Adapted from the original Human Cooperation System V2.1 documentation licensed under CC BY 4.0”).

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