diff --git a/docs/_source/conf.py b/docs/_source/conf.py
index 56ba727..e89a178 100644
--- a/docs/_source/conf.py
+++ b/docs/_source/conf.py
@@ -42,6 +42,35 @@ html_title = "Aborist API Reference"
 # Suppress warnings for missing references
 suppress_warnings = ["ref.doc"]
 
+# Per-page footer: appended to every RST source file before parsing.
+# Carries the Permacomputer Preamble; full license at /license.
+rst_epilog = """
+
+----
+
+.. rubric:: Permacomputer Preamble — License: AGPL-3.0-only
+
+This is free software for the public good of a permacomputer hosted at
+`permacomputer.com <https://www.permacomputer.com>`_, an always-on computer
+by the people, for the people. Durable, easy to repair, & distributed like
+tap water for machine learning intelligence.
+
+The permacomputer is community-owned infrastructure optimized around four
+values:
+
+* **TRUTH** — First principles, math & science, open source code freely
+  distributed.
+* **FREEDOM** — Voluntary partnerships, freedom from tyranny & corporate
+  control.
+* **HARMONY** — Minimal waste, self-renewing systems with diverse thriving
+  connections.
+* **LOVE** — Be yourself without hurting others, cooperation through natural
+  law.
+
+NO WARRANTY. Software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind.
+Full text: :doc:`/license`.
+"""
+
 # Intersphinx mapping (for external doc links)
 intersphinx_mapping = {
     "python": ("https://docs.python.org/3", None),
diff --git a/docs/_source/index.rst b/docs/_source/index.rst
index 4cd4b95..ec988bf 100644
--- a/docs/_source/index.rst
+++ b/docs/_source/index.rst
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ Contents:
    api/mesh
    api/cli
 
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 1
+   :caption: Project
+
+   license
+
 
 Indices and tables
 ==================
diff --git a/docs/_source/license.rst b/docs/_source/license.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d6b727e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/_source/license.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+License
+=======
+
+Aborist ships under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (only)**
+with a Permacomputer Preamble. Full text below, sourced from the
+``LICENSE`` file at the repository root (single source of truth — this
+page just renders it).
+
+.. literalinclude:: ../../LICENSE
+   :language: text