Behavioral Model Reference License
A research license to THE RESET's formally specified behavioral models, documenting the cognitive biases and decision-making vulnerabilities that manipulative design exploits.
How It Works
The application runs on the user's device, applying directorate-developed models to detect and interrupt manipulative patterns in real time. All processing occurs locally — no personal data leaves the device. Anonymised aggregate telemetry (opt-in only) feeds back into the directorate's technique detection pipeline, improving the models for every user.
Who It's For
Individual users who want to reclaim control over their attention and digital habits. No technical expertise is required — the tools are designed for mainstream adoption.
Key Features
- Peer-reviewed research methodology documentation
- Privacy-first architecture — no personally identifiable data collected
- Regular updates aligned with the directorate's Technique Index releases
- Cross-platform compatibility and offline capability where applicable
Ethics & Provenance
Controlled access to the Bias & Model Vault's reference behavioral models — the cognitive-exploitation frameworks that dark patterns target, formally modeled and validated against field data. Issued only to accredited research partners under ethics review and chain-of-custody controls.
Where the Money Goes
License revenue funds behavioral science research and maintains the Bias & Model Vault.