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1 | | -# License |
2 | | - |
3 | | -We added a commercial license to be able to provide better support and features |
4 | | -for Shepherd users. If you are using Shepherd for a commercial project, you will |
5 | | -need to obtain a commercial license at |
6 | | -[shepherdjs.dev](http://shepherdjs.dev/pricing). |
7 | | - |
8 | | -However, if you are using a Shepherd version **older than v14.0.0**, you don't |
9 | | -need to obtain a commercial license. |
10 | | - |
11 | | -### Commercial license |
12 | | - |
13 | | -If you want to use Shepherd for a commercial application, theme or plugin the |
14 | | -commercial license is the appropriate license. With this option, your source |
15 | | -code is kept proprietary. Purchase a commercial license at |
16 | | -[shepherdjs.dev](http://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) |
17 | | - |
18 | | -### Open-source license |
19 | | - |
20 | | -Copyright (c) 2024 Ship Shape Consulting, LLC |
| 1 | +# Shepherd.js License |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Shepherd.js is dual-licensed under **AGPL-3.0** (for open source and non-commercial use) and a **Commercial License** (for commercial use). |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + π Free Use - AGPL-3.0 License |
| 7 | +You may use Shepherd.js **FREE OF CHARGE** under the AGPL-3.0 license if you are: |
| 8 | + β
Open Source Projects |
| 9 | +- Your project is open source and licensed under an AGPL-compatible license (GPL, AGPL, etc.) |
| 10 | +- Your complete source code is publicly available |
| 11 | + β
Personal & Non-Commercial Use |
| 12 | +- Personal projects, portfolios, and hobby websites |
| 13 | +- Educational purposes (students, teachers, coursework) |
| 14 | +- Academic research projects |
| 15 | + β
Evaluation & Testing |
| 16 | +- Evaluating Shepherd.js for up to 30 days |
| 17 | +- Development, testing, and staging environments during evaluation |
| 18 | +- Proof-of-concept and demo projects |
| 19 | +**Important:** If you use Shepherd.js under AGPL-3.0, you must: |
| 20 | +- Make your complete source code available if you distribute or provide your software over a network |
| 21 | +- License your code under AGPL-3.0 or a compatible license |
| 22 | +- Comply with all AGPL-3.0 terms (see full license text below) |
| 23 | +--- |
| 24 | + π³ Commercial License Required |
| 25 | +You **must purchase a commercial license** at [shepherdjs.dev/pricing](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) if: |
| 26 | + β Commercial Products & Services |
| 27 | +- You're building a commercial product, application, SaaS, or website that generates revenue |
| 28 | +- Your company generates revenue (even if the specific project using Shepherd.js does not) |
| 29 | +- You're using Shepherd.js in any customer-facing commercial application |
| 30 | + β Closed-Source Use |
| 31 | +- You cannot or don't want to open-source your code under AGPL-3.0 |
| 32 | +- You want to keep your source code proprietary |
| 33 | +- You want to avoid AGPL's source code disclosure requirements |
| 34 | + β White-Label, Resale, or OEM Use |
| 35 | +- You're embedding Shepherd.js in a product you sell or distribute |
| 36 | +- You're offering Shepherd.js as part of a commercial service or hosting |
| 37 | +- You're using Shepherd.js in a product sold to other businesses |
| 38 | + β Internal Business Tools |
| 39 | +- You're using Shepherd.js for internal tools, dashboards, or admin panels in a revenue-generating company |
| 40 | +- Even if the tool is not customer-facing, commercial licenses are required for for-profit companies |
| 41 | +**Why Commercial License?** |
| 42 | +- β
No AGPL obligations - keep your code proprietary |
| 43 | +- β
Legal protection and indemnification |
| 44 | +- β
Priority support and updates |
| 45 | +- β
Lifetime license with no recurring fees |
| 46 | +[**Purchase Commercial License β**](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) |
| 47 | +--- |
| 48 | + β Still Not Sure? |
| 49 | +If you're unsure whether you need a commercial license: |
| 50 | +- **Contact us:** [ahoy@shipshape.io](mailto:ahoy@shipshape.io) |
| 51 | +- **View pricing:** [shepherdjs.dev/pricing](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) |
| 52 | +**When in doubt:** If your organization generates revenue, you likely need a commercial license. |
| 53 | +--- |
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22 | 55 | ### GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE |
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