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 Use of the patented method may be subject to licensing or permission.  
 For inquiries, contact the author.
 
+Note: The patented method does not require licensing for non-commercial, research, educational, or personal use within the open-source community. Commercial or broad distribution beyond these uses may require permission or licensing. For such use cases, please contact the author.
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 ### **Summary**
 
 The Circadian Rhythm Clock transforms the Bangle.js 2 into a **bio-aware, personalized circadian dashboard**, guiding users toward better alignment with their biological clock and modern life.