From 321360cee3e7618edc144c662b0db99f9408d02d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sunil Purushottam Thakare Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 18:13:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Create COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md --- COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md | 60 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 60 insertions(+) create mode 100644 COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md diff --git a/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md b/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..340987a --- /dev/null +++ b/COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +# Commercial License for nx9-dns-server + +Copyright © Sunil Purushottam Thakare +All rights reserved. +Contact: sunil@thakares.com +Organization: Indivisual + +--- + +The `nx9-dns-server` project is dual-licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) and this commercial license. + +This Commercial License grants organizations, developers, and integrators the right to use `nx9-dns-server` in proprietary, closed-source, or commercial software products, **without being subject to the terms of the GPL-3.0 license**. + +--- + +## Grant of License + +Subject to the terms and conditions of a signed agreement, Indivisual grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to: + +- Use, modify, and distribute `nx9-dns-server` in closed-source or commercial products. +- Avoid the copyleft obligations of GPL-3.0 (e.g., code disclosure and license propagation). +- Receive optional commercial benefits (e.g., support, priority patches, or custom development) if included in the agreement. + +--- + +## Restrictions + +Unless explicitly stated in a separate agreement, this commercial license **does not grant**: + +- Trademark rights to the name `nx9-dns-server`, "Indivisual", or associated logos. +- Redistribution or sublicensing of this license to third parties. +- Use of GPL-licensed contributions from third parties included in the repository (if any) outside their respective license terms. + +--- + +## Indemnity & Warranty + +This software is provided **"as-is"** unless otherwise agreed upon. A commercial agreement may optionally include: + +- Limited warranty of performance +- Indemnification against IP claims +- SLA-backed support + +--- + +## Obtaining a Commercial License + +To use `nx9-dns-server` commercially, please contact: + +**Sunil Purushottam Thakare** +Email: [sunil@thakares.com](mailto:sunil@thakares.com) +Organization: Indivisual + +A custom commercial license agreement will be shared upon request based on your usage type and distribution model. + +--- + +## Dual Licensing Notice + +By default, this project is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. If you choose to use it under the GPL-3.0, you must comply with all its terms. This commercial license is an **alternative** to the GPL and not an addition to it.