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- Replace ISC license with Sustainable Use License v1.0 - Add LICENSE_FAQ.md explaining the fair-code approach - Update package.json with new license identifier - Add license headers to main entry point files - Update README with clear license usage guidelines Following n8n's licensing approach, this provides: - Free use for internal business purposes - Free use for personal/non-commercial projects - Restrictions on hosting as a service - Protection against commercial exploitation No .ee. mechanism implemented yet - all features remain freely available under the single license. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# License FAQ
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## What is the Sustainable Use License?
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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.
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## What can I do with this software?
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✅ **You CAN:**
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- Use it for your own internal business purposes
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- Use it for personal, non-commercial projects
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- Modify it for your own use
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- Share it with others for free (non-commercial)
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- Use it to learn and experiment
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- Use it in development and testing environments
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❌ **You CANNOT:**
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- Host it as a service for others
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- Sell it or include it in commercial products
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- White-label it for commercial purposes
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- Remove licensing notices
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- Use it in violation of the license terms
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## Is this "open source"?
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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.
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## Why use this license?
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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.
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## Can I use this in my company?
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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.
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## What about enterprise features?
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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.
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## How is this enforced?
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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.
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## Can I contribute to the project?
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Yes! Contributions are welcome. By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same terms.
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## What if I need different terms?
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For commercial licensing or custom terms, please contact the maintainers through the GitHub repository.
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## Comparison with n8n's licensing
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This project uses a similar approach to n8n:
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- Same Sustainable Use License for the core functionality
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- Source-available but with commercial restrictions
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- Designed to prevent exploitation while enabling legitimate use
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The main difference is that we don't currently have enterprise features (.ee. files) - all functionality is available under the single license. |