Backlog: Verify and fix GitHub license recognition

[kishorjakkula]

Goal

Ensure GitHub recognizes the repository license correctly as Apache-2.0 and that package metadata, README, and license files are consistent.

Why

The project includes Apache-2.0 package metadata and a top-level LICENSE, but repository metadata should be verified so users and contributors clearly see the license in GitHub.

Expected Scope

• Check GitHub repository license detection.
• Compare the LICENSE file against the standard Apache License 2.0 text expected by GitHub.
• Confirm package.json license metadata is correct.
• Confirm README and open-source readiness docs link to the correct license.
• Add SPDX/package metadata adjustments only if needed.
• Document the result in open-source readiness notes.

Acceptance Criteria

• GitHub displays the repository license as Apache-2.0, or the reason it cannot is documented.
• License references in README and package metadata are consistent.
• No unintended license text changes are introduced.

Suggested Validation

• Inspect the repository license badge/metadata in GitHub.
• Review LICENSE, README.md, and package.json.
• Run documentation/link review if available.