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Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for terms and details. + + ## Copyright & License -Copyright 2025 CyberMages LLC +Copyright © 2025 CyberMages LLC -Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); -you may not use this library except in compliance with the License. -You may obtain a copy of the License at +This project is licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0. - http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 +You may use, modify, and redistribute this software for non-commercial purposes +only. -Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software -distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS +The full license text is available in the LICENSE.md file. + +Commercial use requires a separate commercial license. +Contact: jason@cybermagesllc.com