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# License
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We added a commercial license to be able to provide better support and features
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for Shepherd users. If you are using Shepherd for a commercial project, you will
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need to obtain a commercial license at
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[shepherdjs.dev](http://shepherdjs.dev/pricing).
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However, if you are using a Shepherd version **older than v14.0.0**, you don't
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need to obtain a commercial license.
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### Commercial license
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If you want to use Shepherd for a commercial application, theme or plugin the
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commercial license is the appropriate license. With this option, your source
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code is kept proprietary. Purchase a commercial license at
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[shepherdjs.dev](http://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)
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### Open-source license
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Copyright (c) 2024 Ship Shape Consulting, LLC
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# Shepherd.js License
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Shepherd.js is dual-licensed under **AGPL-3.0** (for open source and non-commercial use) and a **Commercial License** (for commercial use).
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πŸ†“ Free Use - AGPL-3.0 License
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You may use Shepherd.js **FREE OF CHARGE** under the AGPL-3.0 license if you are:
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βœ… Open Source Projects
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- Your project is open source and licensed under an AGPL-compatible license (GPL, AGPL, etc.)
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- Your complete source code is publicly available
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βœ… Personal & Non-Commercial Use
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- Personal projects, portfolios, and hobby websites
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- Educational purposes (students, teachers, coursework)
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- Academic research projects
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βœ… Evaluation & Testing
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- Evaluating Shepherd.js for up to 30 days
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- Development, testing, and staging environments during evaluation
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- Proof-of-concept and demo projects
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**Important:** If you use Shepherd.js under AGPL-3.0, you must:
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- Make your complete source code available if you distribute or provide your software over a network
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- License your code under AGPL-3.0 or a compatible license
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- Comply with all AGPL-3.0 terms (see full license text below)
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πŸ’³ Commercial License Required
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You **must purchase a commercial license** at [shepherdjs.dev/pricing](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) if:
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❌ Commercial Products & Services
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- You're building a commercial product, application, SaaS, or website that generates revenue
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- Your company generates revenue (even if the specific project using Shepherd.js does not)
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- You're using Shepherd.js in any customer-facing commercial application
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❌ Closed-Source Use
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- You cannot or don't want to open-source your code under AGPL-3.0
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- You want to keep your source code proprietary
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- You want to avoid AGPL's source code disclosure requirements
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❌ White-Label, Resale, or OEM Use
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- You're embedding Shepherd.js in a product you sell or distribute
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- You're offering Shepherd.js as part of a commercial service or hosting
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- You're using Shepherd.js in a product sold to other businesses
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❌ Internal Business Tools
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- You're using Shepherd.js for internal tools, dashboards, or admin panels in a revenue-generating company
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- Even if the tool is not customer-facing, commercial licenses are required for for-profit companies
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**Why Commercial License?**
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- βœ… No AGPL obligations - keep your code proprietary
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- βœ… Legal protection and indemnification
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- βœ… Priority support and updates
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- βœ… Lifetime license with no recurring fees
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[**Purchase Commercial License β†’**](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)
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❓ Still Not Sure?
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If you're unsure whether you need a commercial license:
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- **Contact us:** [ahoy@shipshape.io](mailto:ahoy@shipshape.io)
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- **View pricing:** [shepherdjs.dev/pricing](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)
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**When in doubt:** If your organization generates revenue, you likely need a commercial license.
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### GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
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