diff --git a/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md b/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b104c636 --- /dev/null +++ b/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +# Commercial Licensing + +Copyright (c) 2026 Yilun JIANG. + +Contact: [me@thearchyhelios.com](mailto:me@thearchyhelios.com) + +## Commercial Use + +This software is made available for noncommercial use under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0. + +The PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 does **not** grant commercial usage rights. + +Any commercial use of this software requires prior written authorization from Yilun JIANG and a separate commercial license. + +Commercial use may include, without limitation: + +* incorporating the software into a commercial product or service; +* providing the software, or functionality substantially based on the software, as part of a paid product or service; +* using the software to provide SaaS, hosted, managed, or cloud services; +* integrating the software into software or systems delivered to commercial customers; +* redistributing or reselling the software as part of a commercial offering; +* using modified versions or derivative works for commercial purposes; +* using the software as part of a customer-facing commercial project or commercial delivery; +* other uses primarily intended for commercial exploitation of the software. + +If you are uncertain whether your intended use requires a commercial license, please contact the copyright holder before using the software for that purpose. + +## Obtaining a Commercial License + +Commercial licenses may be granted separately by Yilun JIANG. + +Commercial licensing terms may define, among other things: + +* authorized individual, organization, or legal entity; +* authorized product or project; +* deployment scope; +* number of users, installations, or deployments; +* SaaS, cloud, on-premises, or embedded usage; +* redistribution rights; +* modification and derivative-work rights; +* support and maintenance; +* license duration; +* applicable fees and payment terms. + +Commercial authorization becomes effective only after explicit written authorization has been issued by Yilun JIANG or a separate written commercial license agreement has been executed. + +A licensing inquiry, discussion, quotation, negotiation, or other communication does not by itself grant commercial usage rights. + +## Commercial Licensing Contact + +For commercial licensing inquiries: + +Yilun JIANG +Email: [me@thearchyhelios.com](mailto:me@thearchyhelios.com) + +When requesting a commercial license, please include, where applicable: + +* your name or organization name; +* intended use; +* product or project name; +* deployment model; +* whether the software will be redistributed or provided as a service; +* expected number of users, deployments, or customers. + +## Noncommercial License + +Noncommercial use is governed by the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0: + +https://polyformproject.org/licenses/noncommercial/1.0.0 + +This document is a commercial licensing notice only and does not itself grant a commercial license.