From 279f9556c632430e92e35ba03dc16304be072929 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Myrddin Dundragon Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:04:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] [#2] Updated licensing. The license is now changed. This project will be dual licensed under the PolyForm Non-commercial license and a separate commercial license to be determined later. A new contributing section was added so that there will be no ambiguity about how the license will be applied in that domain. --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 16 ++++ LICENSE.md | 239 ++++++++++++++++++++---------------------------- README.md | 21 +++-- 3 files changed, 128 insertions(+), 148 deletions(-) create mode 100644 CONTRIBUTING.md diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed93193 --- /dev/null +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Contributing + +Thank you for your interest in contributing to this project. + +By submitting a contribution (including but not limited to code, documentation, +or tests), you agree that your contribution may be redistributed and licensed by +the project owner under the same terms as the project, including under separate +commercial licenses. + +You affirm that you have the right to submit the contribution and that it does +not infringe on the rights of any third party. + +All contributions are subject to review and acceptance at the discretion of the +project owner. + +If you do not agree to these terms, please do not submit a contribution. diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md index cad616a..1a71cb6 100644 --- a/LICENSE.md +++ b/LICENSE.md @@ -1,174 +1,131 @@ -# Apache License -Version 2.0, January 2004 - +# PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 -## TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION + -### 1. 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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