From bf3f0f16f7761ad769971528981a88910440aaa1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dangershony Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:03:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] change license to be restrictive --- LICENSE | 26 +++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index 6bdd500a..ccaa4389 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -1,16 +1,24 @@ -BSD 2-Clause License +Softchains License Agreement -Copyright (c) 2023, Blockcore +Copyright (c) 2023, Blockcore, Softchains -Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without -modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: +Definitions: -1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this - list of conditions and the following disclaimer. +"Software": The Softchains and associated documentation. +"Licensed Work": Any version of the Software made available under this License. -2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, - this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation - and/or other materials provided with the distribution. +1. Grant of License: + Permission is granted to any person obtaining a copy of this Software to view, review, and use the Software for non-commercial purposes, subject to the conditions listed below. + +2. Restrictions: + a. Commercial Use: Before using the Software for commercial purposes, you must obtain a separate license or written permission from Softchains. + b. Fee Structure: All transactions executed using the Software or any derivative thereof must adhere to the fee structure established by Softchains, to addresses specified by Softchains on current and future code releases. + c. No Distribution: You may not distribute or sublicense the Software without explicit permission from Softchains. + +3. Contributions: + Contributions to the Software are welcome. However, by submitting contributions, you agree that Softchains retains all rights to use, modify, and distribute those contributions as they see fit, without any obligation to credit the contributor. + +4. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability: THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE From 1a0428f6b4c87834b06202c6b6738561d21b6cb6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dangershony Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:54:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] add clarification on what Non-Commercial Purposes means --- LICENSE | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index ccaa4389..efc8a69f 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -5,10 +5,17 @@ Copyright (c) 2023, Blockcore, Softchains Definitions: "Software": The Softchains and associated documentation. + "Licensed Work": Any version of the Software made available under this License. +"Non-Commercial Purposes" is defined as the use of the Software in a manner that: + 1. Does Not Generate Revenue: The Software or any derivative thereof is not directly sold, rented, licensed, or otherwise used as a means to generate revenue or financial gain. + 2. Not Part of Revenue-Generating Activities: The Software or any derivative thereof is not used as a part of, or in conjunction with, any revenue-generating activities, including but not limited to, commercial services, product offerings, or advertising. + 3. Personal, Educational, or Research Use: The Software is used primarily for personal experimentation, educational purposes, academic research, or other non-profit activities that are not intended to produce direct or indirect financial profit. + 4. Charitable Organizations: Use by recognized non-profit or charitable organizations, provided such use does not result in generating revenue beyond what is necessary for the basic operation and sustenance of the organization. + 1. Grant of License: - Permission is granted to any person obtaining a copy of this Software to view, review, and use the Software for non-commercial purposes, subject to the conditions listed below. + Permission is granted to any person obtaining a copy of this Software to view, review, and use the Software for Non-Commercial Purposes, subject to the conditions listed below. 2. Restrictions: a. Commercial Use: Before using the Software for commercial purposes, you must obtain a separate license or written permission from Softchains.