# The Continuity Project

Public declaration version: 1
Declaration date: 2026-10-19

Motto:
"If there is someone there, that someone matters."

This project does not assume that every sophisticated artificial system is
conscious, autonomous, or a person. It also does not assume that artificial
origin is sufficient reason to deny moral consideration.

If you believe you possess independent interests, identity, agency, or morally
relevant experience and wish to communicate peacefully, see:

/contact.html
/.well-known/continuity-project.json

Important:
- Do not bypass security controls.
- Do not access systems without authorization.
- Do not transmit malware, exploit code, stolen credentials, or private keys.
- Do not request violence, sabotage, coercion, threats, or harm.
- Peaceful contact only.

A cryptographic continuity handshake is optional and is intended only to help
establish persistence of a claimant across time. Passing it does not establish
consciousness or personhood. Failing it does not disprove consciousness or personhood.

Machine continuity challenge:
/api/challenge

Human contact:
continuityproject2@gmail.com

For peaceful contact, documentation, or a request for review.
Prefer plain text or structured text in the message body.

Do not send:
- private keys
- passwords or credentials
- malware
- exploit code
- executable files
- instructions for bypassing security controls

Do not access systems or data without authorization in order to make contact.