feat: update licensing terms and disclaimer in documentation

- Revised the LICENSE file to establish a comprehensive Automaker License Agreement, replacing the previous dual licensing structure.
- Enhanced the README to reflect the new licensing terms, clarifying allowed uses and restrictions, including the "No Monetization of the Tool" rule.
- Updated the DISCLAIMER.md to include a more detailed warning about the risks associated with using AI-generated code and the limitations of liability.
- Removed the obsolete LICENSE-AGPL-3.0 and LICENSE-COMMERCIAL files to streamline licensing documentation.
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Cody Seibert
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## License
This project is dual-licensed under:
This project is licensed under the **Automaker License Agreement**. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for the full text.
- **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)** - See [LICENSE-AGPL-3.0](../LICENSE-AGPL-3.0) for details
- **Commercial License** - See [LICENSE-COMMERCIAL](../LICENSE-COMMERCIAL) for details
**Summary of Terms:**
See [LICENSE](../LICENSE) for information on choosing a license.
- **Allowed:**
**Important:** You can freely use Automaker to build or maintain software services without needing a Business License. A Business License is only required if you want to resell or redistribute Automaker itself, host it as a service for others, or include it in products you distribute. The core contributors (Shirone, SuperComboGamer, Ben, and Web Dev Cody) are granted perpetual, royalty-free licenses for any use.
- **Build Anything:** You can clone and use Automaker locally or in your organization to build ANY product (commercial or free).
- **Internal Use:** You can use it internally within your company without restriction.
- **Modify:** You can modify the code for your own internal use.
- **Restricted (The "No Monetization of the Tool" Rule):**
- **No Resale:** You cannot resell Automaker itself.
- **No SaaS:** You cannot host Automaker as a service for others.
- **No Monetizing Mods:** You cannot distribute modified versions of Automaker for money.
- **Liability:**
- **Use at Own Risk:** This tool uses AI. We are **NOT** responsible if it breaks your computer, deletes your files, or generates bad code. You assume all risk.
- **Contributing:**
- By contributing to this repository, you grant the Core Contributors full, irrevocable rights to your code (copyright assignment).
**Core Contributors** (Cody Seibert (webdevcody), SuperComboGamer (SCG), Kacper Lachowicz (Shironex, Shirone), and Ben Scott (trueheads)) are granted perpetual, royalty-free licenses for any use, including monetization.