diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d81060c0..c2e7df7d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -163,6 +163,38 @@ Most especially, we need help in the following areas: If you feel like you would be willing and able to help, please join [our discord](https://discord.gg/qJCsKJeyZv)! +## License FAQs + +### What license do you use? +We use the [Elastic License v2.0](https://github.com/CADmium-Co/CADmium/blob/main/LICENSE.md). + +### What are the terms of that license? +You can do anything you want with the code except offer it as a service to third parties. + +### Why do you use that license instead of MIT, GPL, etc? +Because we don't want Autodesk, Siemens, Dassault, or PTC to clone our code, change the logo, and start offering it as one of their products. + +### Can I host a CADmium instance for my family? +Yes. + +### Can I host a CADmium instance for my company for internal use? +Yes. + +### Can I host a CADmium instance for my company for my clients as a free service? +No. + +### Can I host a CADmium instance for my company for my clients as a paid service? +No. + +### If you choose at some point to stop developing CADmium, what will/can happen to the project? +We would convert the license to MIT, GPL, or something similar. + +### If I fork the project and change it (rebranding or adding a new feature) can I host it myself? +Yes, so long as your fork is only used by you or your company. You are not permitted to host your fork as a service for third parties. + +### Do I have to publish my fork? +No. + ## Immediate TODOs for V0.0.1 release (The Demo) Github project for tracking progress is [here](https://github.com/orgs/CADmium-Co/projects/1/views/1?pane=info)