Commercial Licensing — AIVA Framework & Reporting
The AIVA framework and reporting methodology are proprietary intellectual property of AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited. Commercial licensing provides structured access for organisations that require rights beyond those permitted under the standard IP & Licensing terms.
Organisations using the AIVA framework solely for internal, non-commercial purposes may do so under the existing CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 terms without a commercial licence.
What Is Licensed
Two distinct intellectual property assets are available for commercial licensing. They may be licensed independently or together.
| Asset | Description |
| The AIVA Framework | The 11-Stage AI Visibility Lifecycle — the structural methodology for understanding how AI systems discover, evaluate, trust, and surface website content. Includes stage definitions, progression logic, tier structure, and architectural principles. |
| The Reporting Methodology | The measurement taxonomy, evidence structures, and reporting system that translates AI visibility into observable, verifiable, and repeatable client-facing reports. Includes the element taxonomy, source mapping methodology, synthesis framework, and reporting architecture. |
Certification and training programmes are licensed separately. Details are available on request.
Licence Types
Five licence types are available, each designed for a distinct commercial use case. Organisations may hold more than one licence type where their operations span multiple categories.
Practice Licence
| Designed For | What It Permits |
| Digital agencies, SEO agencies, marketing consultancies, and professional services firms delivering AI visibility services to clients. | Use of the AIVA framework and reporting methodology in client engagements. Includes the right to produce AIVA-based visibility reports, apply the lifecycle methodology in client audits, and reference the framework in client-facing materials. Does not include sub-licensing, resale, or modification rights. |
Enterprise Licence
| Designed For | What It Permits |
| Organisations applying AIVA internally to assess, monitor, and improve their own AI visibility. Includes corporations, institutions, government bodies, and non-profit organisations. | Internal use of the AIVA framework and reporting methodology across the organisation’s own digital properties. Includes the right to conduct internal visibility assessments, produce internal reports using the AIVA taxonomy, and apply the lifecycle methodology to organisational websites and content systems. Does not include the right to deliver AIVA-based services to third parties. |
Technology Licence
| Designed For | What It Permits |
| SEO platforms, marketing technology providers, analytics tools, and AI visibility monitoring tools integrating AIVA methodology into their products. | Integration of the AIVA framework and reporting methodology into software products and platforms. Includes the right to build features, dashboards, and reporting modules based on AIVA stage definitions, element taxonomy, and measurement structures. Scope of integration, attribution requirements, and usage boundaries are defined in each licence agreement. |
Platform Licence
| Designed For | What It Permits |
| CMS providers, website builders, web hosting companies, and e-commerce platforms embedding AIVA methodology at scale across their user base. | Embedding of AIVA framework principles and reporting structures into platform features available to the licensee’s customers. Includes the right to offer AIVA-based visibility assessments, readiness scoring, or reporting features as part of the platform’s product offering. Scale, scope, and attribution terms are defined per agreement. |
Alignment Licence
| Designed For | What It Permits |
| Tools, platforms, and service providers that wish to declare compatibility with the AIVA framework without directly embedding or delivering it. | The right to state that the licensee’s product or service operates within, or is compatible with, the AIVA framework. Includes use of designated compatibility language and, where applicable, alignment marks in product materials and documentation. Does not include the right to reproduce, deliver, or implement the framework itself. |
What All Licences Include
| Included in All Commercial Licences | |
| Framework Documentation Access | Access to the licensed AIVA framework documentation, including stage definitions, lifecycle architecture, and supporting materials as applicable to the licence type. |
| Terminology Rights | The right to use AIVA terminology — including stage names, tier designations, and element taxonomy terms — within the scope of the licence. |
| Methodology Use | The right to apply the licensed methodology in practice, within the boundaries defined by the specific licence type. |
| Attribution Guidance | Clear guidance on required attribution language and placement for all licensed use. |
| Update Notifications | Notification of material updates to the licensed framework or methodology during the licence term. |
What Licences Do Not Include
Unless explicitly granted in writing as part of a specific licence agreement, commercial licences do not include:
| Excluded from All Commercial Licences Unless Separately Agreed | |
| Certification Authority | The right to certify individuals or organisations under the AIVA framework. Certification is administered exclusively by AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited or its authorised certification partners. |
| Modification Rights | The right to alter, adapt, extend, or create derivative works from the licensed framework or methodology. |
| Sub-Licensing | The right to grant third parties the right to use the licensed framework or methodology. Sub-licensing arrangements require a separate agreement. |
| Resale | The right to resell, redistribute, or repackage the licensed framework or methodology as a standalone product or service. |
| Exclusivity | No licence grants exclusive rights to any aspect of the AIVA framework or methodology unless separately negotiated and documented. |
| Training Delivery | The right to deliver AIVA training or educational programmes. Training licensing is administered separately. |
Licensing Terms
All commercial licences are issued on an annual basis. Terms — including scope, duration, territory, fees, renewal conditions, and attribution requirements — are defined in individual licence agreements negotiated directly with AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited.
Licence fees are structured as annual agreements and reflect the scope, scale, and nature of the intended use. Licences may be issued for specific territories or on a global basis. Published pricing is not available.
AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited reserves the right to verify compliance with licence terms.
Licence Agreement Framework
Each commercial licence is formalised through an individual licence agreement. All agreements are governed by the laws of New Zealand. The following provisions are addressed in every licence agreement:
| Provision | Summary |
| Grant of Rights | The specific IP rights being licensed, including scope, field of use, and permitted activities. |
| Term and Renewal | Licence duration, renewal conditions, and the process for annual continuation. |
| Territory | Geographic scope of the licence — global, regional, or country-specific as agreed. |
| Fees | Annual licence fees, payment schedule, and any provisions for fee adjustment at renewal. |
| Attribution | Required attribution language, placement, and format for all licensed use. |
| Warranty Disclaimer | The licensed framework and methodology are provided on an as-is basis. No warranties of fitness for a particular purpose are made. |
| Limitation of Liability | Caps on liability and exclusion of consequential, indirect, or special damages for both parties. |
| Indemnification | Allocation of liability for third-party claims arising from the licensee’s use of the licensed IP. |
| Termination | Conditions for termination, including breach, non-payment, and mutual termination. Includes cure periods and notice requirements. |
| Post-Termination | Obligations following expiry or termination, including cessation of use, wind-down provisions for active client engagements, and return or destruction of licensed materials. |
| Assignment | Licences may not be assigned or transferred without prior written consent. Change of control provisions apply. |
| Governing Law | All licence agreements are governed by the laws of New Zealand. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
| Can I reference the AIVA framework without a commercial licence? | Yes. The IP & Licensing terms permit citation, brief quotation (under 100 words), and linking with proper attribution for non-commercial purposes. |
| When does a commercial licence become necessary? | When the AIVA framework or reporting methodology is used as part of a revenue-generating service, product feature, or commercial client engagement. |
| Can an organisation hold more than one licence type? | Yes. An organisation that both delivers client services and uses AIVA internally may hold a Practice Licence and an Enterprise Licence concurrently. |
| Is certification included in commercial licences? | No. Certification and training programmes are licensed separately. A commercial licence grants the right to use the methodology — not to certify others in it. |
| Are licences exclusive? | No, unless exclusivity is separately negotiated and documented. Standard commercial licences are non-exclusive. |
| What attribution is required? | All licensed use requires attribution to AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited. Specific attribution language and placement are defined in each licence agreement. |
| What happens when a licence expires or is terminated? | The licensee must cease all licensed use. Wind-down provisions for active client engagements are defined in each agreement. Licensed materials must be returned or destroyed as specified. |
| Can a licence be transferred if my organisation is acquired? | Licences may not be assigned or transferred without prior written consent from AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited. Change of control provisions are addressed in each agreement. |
Enquiries
For commercial licensing enquiries, partnership discussions, or to request a licensing consultation:
Email: licensing@aivisibilityarchitects.com
Website: https://aivisibilityarchitects.com
Legal Entity: AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited
Company Number: 9395521
NZBN: 9429053354075
Incorporated: 5 January 2026
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
ACCESS AND SCOPE NOTICE
This page describes the commercial licensing structure for the AIVA framework and reporting methodology. It does not constitute a licence agreement. All commercial rights are granted exclusively through individual licence agreements executed between the licensee and AI Visibility Architecture Group Limited.
For the full intellectual property terms governing non-commercial use, attribution, and permitted uses, see the IP & Licensing page.
| About This DocumentThe commercial licensing structure was developed by Bernard Lynch, Founder of CV4Students.com and AI Visibility & Signal Mesh Architect, Developer of the 11-Stage AI Visibility Lifecycle.AI Visibility & Signal Mesh Architect | Global Stewardship | Auckland, NZ |