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License FAQ
What is the Sustainable Use License?
The Sustainable Use License is a "fair-code" license that allows free use of the software for internal business purposes and non-commercial use, while restricting commercial redistribution or hosting as a service.
What can I do with this software?
✅ You CAN:
- Use it for your own internal business purposes
- Use it for personal, non-commercial projects
- Modify it for your own use
- Share it with others for free (non-commercial)
- Use it to learn and experiment
- Use it in development and testing environments
❌ You CANNOT:
- Host it as a service for others
- Sell it or include it in commercial products
- White-label it for commercial purposes
- Remove licensing notices
- Use it in violation of the license terms
Is this "open source"?
No, this is "fair-code" or "source-available" software. While you can view and modify the source code, there are restrictions on commercial use that make it incompatible with the Open Source Definition.
Why use this license?
This license helps ensure the project remains sustainable while still providing value to the community. It prevents large cloud providers from offering the software as a service without contributing back, while allowing individuals and businesses to use it freely for their own purposes.
Can I use this in my company?
Yes! You can use this software for your company's internal business purposes. You just can't resell it or offer it as a service to others.
What about enterprise features?
Currently, all features are available under the same license. In the future, some enterprise features may be added under a different license model (similar to n8n's .ee. system), but for now everything is included.
How is this enforced?
The license is primarily enforced through legal means rather than technical restrictions. Using the software in violation of the license terms means you don't have a valid license and could face legal consequences.
Can I contribute to the project?
Yes! Contributions are welcome. By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same terms.
What if I need different terms?
For commercial licensing or custom terms, please contact the maintainers through the GitHub repository.