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This license grants you the right to use, modify, and distribute the software solely for non-commercial and evaluation purposes for a period of two (2) years from the date of each software release distributed under this license ('Release Date'). After this two-year period, the terms of this license will automatically transition to the MIT License, allowing for broader usage rights, including commercial use. However, notwithstanding any other provisions of this license, Heusala Group Ltd (hereinafter referred to as 'HG') and any entities owning a part of it, including but not limited to individual owners and business entities, are granted the right to use the software for commercial purposes at any time without requiring additional permission from HG. 'Non-commercial use' is defined as using the software in a manner that is not intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
For the avoidance of doubt, examples of 'non-commercial use' include, but are not limited to:
- Educational Purposes: Use in an educational environment, such as a school, university, or online educational course, where the primary aim is learning and not generating profit.
- Research Activities: Use in a research project by a non-profit organization, where the results are intended for public dissemination and not for commercializing or patenting purposes.
- Personal Projects: Use in personal or hobbyist projects that are not intended to generate revenue or profits.
- Charitable Organizations: Use by non-profit or charitable organizations that do not engage in commercial activities or generate revenue from the software.
- For National Military Purposes: The use of the software for national defense purposes by a military organization is permitted, provided that the organization is an ally of Finland. This use is allowed under the assumption that it supports national security and defense objectives in alignment with Finnish foreign policy and international alliances.
Conversely, activities that would not fall under 'non-commercial use' include, but are not limited to:
- Start-up Development: Use in the development of prototypes or foundational technology for a start-up business.
- Commercial Research: Use in research and development where the results are intended for commercial application, such as developing a commercial product or service.
- Revenue-Generating Activities: Any use that directly contributes to generating revenue or profit, such as incorporating the software into a commercial product, using it to provide commercial services, or using it in the operations of a business enterprise.
- Consultation Services for Third Parties: It is not permitted to use the software to provide consultation services where the software is installed on systems of a third party, or where the consultation services are paid and aimed at assisting non-profit purposes. This includes any form of commercial consultancy or paid support where the software forms a core part of the service offered.
This license is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of each software release distributed under this license ('Release Date'). For each release of the software ('Software Release'), the Restriction Period commences on its respective Release Date and lasts for two years from that date. During the Restriction Period for each Software Release, the use of that particular release for commercial purposes is expressly prohibited without written permission from HG. Such permission may be granted under a separate commercial agreement. Each Software Release is subject to its individual Restriction Period as defined herein.
Upon the expiration of the Restriction Period, the terms of this license will automatically transition to the MIT License, as detailed below. From that point forward, the software may be used for any purpose, including commercial use, in accordance with the terms of the MIT License.
Failure to comply with the terms of this license may result in legal action and the termination of the license granted herein. The copyright owner reserves the right to enforce the terms of this license to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The copyright owner makes no warranties regarding the software and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from its use to the maximum extent permitted by law.
The licensee agrees not to use the software in any manner that directly competes with the business interests, products, or services of HG. This includes, but is not limited to, developing, marketing, or distributing software or services that are substantially similar in function, features, or purpose to those offered by HG. This non-compete clause is valid during the Restriction Period and continues to apply for one (1) year following the end of the Restriction Period for each Software Release.
This license and the use of the software shall be governed by the laws of Finland.
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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