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Dual Licensing Policy

Qopy is available under two licensing options to accommodate different use cases and requirements. This dual licensing approach allows us to support both open source development and commercial applications.

Open Source License (AGPL-3.0)

FREE

Perfect for: Personal projects, educational use, open source development, and internal company tools that are not distributed.

Key Features:

Completely free - No cost for use
Full source code access - View and modify the code
Community-driven - Contribute to the project
Internal use - Use within your organization

Requirements:

Source code disclosure - Must share source code of derivative works
AGPL-3.0 compliance - Combined works must use AGPL-3.0
Web service disclosure - Must provide source code for web services using this software

License Text: View AGPL-3.0 License

Commercial License

PAID

Perfect for: Proprietary software, SaaS applications, commercial products, and when you cannot comply with AGPL-3.0 requirements.

Key Benefits:

No copyleft restrictions - No source code disclosure requirements
Proprietary integration - Integrate into closed-source software
SaaS deployment - Offer as web service without source disclosure
Commercial support - Professional support and warranty included
Redistribution rights - Include in commercial products

Commercial Use Includes:

Production business operations
Proprietary application integration
SaaS and web services
Commercial product redistribution
Internal tools that are distributed

License Text: View Commercial License

Which License Do I Need?

Use Case	License Required	Notes
Personal projects	AGPL-3.0 (Free)	Perfect for individual use
Open source projects	AGPL-3.0 (Free)	Must comply with copyleft terms
Internal company tools (not distributed)	AGPL-3.0 (Free)	Internal use only
Education and research	AGPL-3.0 (Free)	Academic use
SaaS/Web services	Commercial License	Cannot comply with AGPL web disclosure
Proprietary software	Commercial License	Closed-source integration
Cannot share source code	Commercial License	Business requirements prevent disclosure
Commercial redistribution	Commercial License	Including in commercial products

Commercial License Information

Commercial License Benefits:

Commercial support - Email and priority support
Warranty - Software warranty and liability protection
Updates - Access to all updates and new features
Documentation - Commercial documentation and guides

Pricing and Licensing: Commercial licenses are available for proprietary software, SaaS applications, and commercial products. Pricing is determined based on your specific use case, company size, and requirements.

Contact Required: For commercial licensing inquiries, please contact us with details about your intended use case, company information, and specific requirements. We'll provide a customized quote based on your needs.

Need Help Choosing?

If you're unsure which license you need, please contact us with details about your intended use case.

qopy@lit.services

We'll help you determine the right license for your specific situation.

License Comparison

Feature	AGPL-3.0	Commercial
Cost	Free	Contact for pricing
Source code disclosure	Required	Not required
SaaS restrictions	Yes	No
Commercial use	Limited	Full
Support	Community	Commercial
Warranty	None	Included
Proprietary integration	Not allowed	Allowed

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