INSTITUTIONAL STEWARDSHIP
Crucible™
Custodianship. Continuity. Responsible Use.
Crucible™ (अग्निकुन्दः) is an original body of intellectual property institutionally stewarded by Crucible Foundation.
The Foundation is responsible for protecting its integrity, supporting its continued development and ensuring its continuity over time.
Custodianship of Crucible is one part of the Foundation's broader institutional and charitable responsibility.

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Custodianship
The Foundation's role includes:
- protecting the intellectual property associated with Crucible;
- maintaining appropriate standards around its use;
- supporting its continued development;
- preparing for long-term continuity beyond its originator;
- supporting charitable access where appropriate.
Crucible™ is institutionally stewarded by Crucible Foundation. The office of Principal Keeper carries custodial responsibility for the work and does not constitute individual ownership or unilateral control of the Foundation or its intellectual property.
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The Keeper's Covenant™
The Keeper's Covenant™ is the long-term formation pathway through which future Keepers of Crucible may be developed.
Crucible Foundation intends to provide scholarships for eligible participants who demonstrate the required commitment and ability but may not have the financial means to undertake the programme.
Further information regarding applications and scholarship eligibility will be published when the programme opens.
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Principal Keeper
Custodial responsibility for Crucible currently rests with the Principal Keeper.
The current Principal Keeper is Avisek Dasgupta, Co-Founder and Director of Crucible Foundation.
The office has been conceived with continuity in mind so that stewardship can ultimately extend beyond the original creator of the work.
The office of Principal Keeper is distinct from the statutory governance of Crucible Foundation, which rests with its Board of Directors.
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Intellectual Property Enquiries
For enquiries relating to Crucible™, The Keeper's Covenant™, permissions, institutional use or authorised applications: