NON-COMMERCIAL AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (NC-AGPL-3.0) Version 3.0 | Based on GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)
Preamble: This license is based on the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0) but includes additional restrictions prohibiting commercial use. This ensures the software remains free for non-commercial purposes while still requiring modifications to be open-source.
- Definitions:
- "Non-Commercial Use" means any use that is not primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
- "Commercial Use" means any distribution, sublicensing, sale, monetization, or offering of this software in exchange for financial gain.
- "You" (or "Your") refers to any individual, entity, or organization exercising permissions granted by this license.
- "Original Work" refers to the licensed codebase covered under this agreement.
- License Grant: You are granted a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-commercial license to use, modify, distribute, and contribute to this software, subject to the following conditions:
2.1. Non-Commercial Use Only: You may not use the software, modified or unmodified, for commercial purposes. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Selling or licensing the software for profit.
- Integrating the software into a proprietary product or service for sale or revenue.
- Offering the software as part of a paid Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.
- Distributing modified or unmodified versions in exchange for financial gain.
2.2. Network Use as Distribution (AGPL Clause):
- If you modify and deploy this software as part of a network service (e.g., SaaS, cloud-hosted platforms), you must provide access to the complete source code of your modified version to all users of the service.
2.3. Open Source Contribution Requirement:
- Any modifications or derivative works must be released under this same license and made publicly available.
- You must retain all original copyright notices and include a copy of this license with the software.
- Attribution Requirements:
- You must clearly state the original author(s) of the software in any distribution.
- If you modify the software, you must document the changes made.
- Enforcement & Termination:
- If you violate this license by using the software commercially, your rights under it automatically terminate.
- The original author(s) reserve the right to take legal action against unauthorized commercial use.
- Warranty Disclaimer:
- This software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. The authors are not responsible for any damages arising from its use.
- Commercial Licensing Exception: If you require commercial use rights, you must obtain a separate commercial license from the author(s). Please contact authors for inquiries regarding commercial licensing.