# Commercial License for nx9-dns-server

**Copyright © Sunil Purushottam Thakare**  
All rights reserved.  
**Contact:** [sunil@thakares.com](mailto:sunil@thakares.com)  
**Organization:** Indivisual  

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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 copyleft obligations of the GPL-3.0 license**.

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## 📜 Grant of License

Subject to the terms and conditions of a signed agreement with Indivisual, the Licensee is granted a **non-exclusive**, **non-transferable**, and **non-sublicensable** license to:

- Use, modify, and distribute **nx9-dns-server** within proprietary or closed-source products.
- Integrate the software into commercial products **without the obligation to release derivative source code** under GPL.
- Optionally receive additional commercial benefits such as:
  - Priority technical support
  - Security patches and updates
  - Custom feature development (as agreed in writing)

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## ⚖️ Restrictions

Unless explicitly permitted in a separate signed agreement, this commercial license **does not grant**:

- Trademark rights to the name **nx9-dns-server**, **Indivisual**, or associated logos.
- Rights to sublicense or redistribute this commercial license to third parties.
- Rights to use or distribute third-party GPL components (if any) beyond their respective license terms.

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## 🧾 Indemnity & Warranty

Unless otherwise covered by a separate written agreement:

- The software is provided **"as is"**, without warranties of any kind.
- Indivisual makes **no representations or warranties** of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- A paid commercial agreement may optionally include:
  - Limited warranty of performance
  - SLA-backed support and maintenance
  - Indemnification against IP or security claims

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## 💼 Obtaining a Commercial License

To obtain a commercial license or inquire about enterprise use, please contact:

**Sunil Purushottam Thakare**  
📧 [sunil@thakares.com](mailto:sunil@thakares.com)  
🏢 Organization: **Indivisual**

A tailored commercial license agreement will be provided based on the intended use case, integration scope, and distribution model.

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## 🔄 Dual Licensing Notice

By default, **nx9-dns-server** is distributed under the **GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)**.  
Users who wish to use it under the GPL must comply fully with its terms, including source disclosure and reciprocal licensing.

This **Commercial License** is an **alternative**, not an addition, to the GPL — providing a separate path for organizations wishing to integrate **nx9-dns-server** into proprietary systems without the GPL’s copyleft requirements.

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_“Freedom for open projects, flexibility for commercial ones.”_