The MIT License - Commercial Restriction (MIT-CR) is a modification of the traditional MIT license, introducing specific guidelines for commercial use. While the license retains the permissive nature of the MIT license for non-commercial purposes, it requires a separate commercial license for any commercial use, unlike the traditional MIT license which permits both commercial and non-commercial use freely.
FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO THE FULL LICENSE TEXT AT The MIT-CR License.
MIT-CR is particularly useful for developers who want to allow wide usage of their software in non-commercial environments while maintaining control over commercial applications. This license is ideal for projects such as free software, educational samples, and personal projects where developers wish to encourage non-commercial use but ensure that commercial applications are properly licensed and compensated.
The traditional MIT license provides broad freedom, including commercial use, which can lead to developers losing control over how their work is monetized. MIT-CR addresses this by preserving the freedoms of the traditional MIT license for non-commercial use but requiring commercial users to obtain a separate license, ensuring developers retain control over commercial applications.
Non-Commercial Use
In non-commercial scenarios, MIT-CR operates similarly to the traditional MIT license. Users are granted the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, and sublicense the software freely, provided that these activities are not for commercial purposes. The copyright notice and permission notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software.
Commercial Use
For commercial use, MIT-CR does not prohibit such activities outright but differs from the traditional MIT license by requiring a separate commercial license agreement. This means that while the software can still be used for commercial purposes, you must first contact the copyright holder(s) to obtain a commercial license. Commercial use includes, but is not limited to, selling copies of the software, incorporating the software into a product for sale, or using the software to generate revenue. For inquiries regarding commercial licensing, please contact the copyright holder(s).
License Text
The MIT License - Commercial Restriction (MIT-CR)
Version 2.0
1. Copyright Notice
Copyright (C) <year> <copyright holder(s)>
2. Definitions
"Software" means the software and associated documentation files
provided under this License.
"Non-Commercial Use" means use of the Software that is not primarily
intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or monetary
compensation.
"Commercial Use" means any use of the Software that is intended for
or directed toward commercial advantage, monetary compensation,
or revenue generation, whether direct or indirect.
3. Permission Grant
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining
a copy of this Software, to use, copy, modify, merge, publish,
distribute, and sublicense copies of the Software, for Non-Commercial
Use only, subject to the following conditions.
4. Conditions
4.1 License Notice
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be
included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
4.2 Non-Commercial Limitation
This License permits use of the Software solely for Non-Commercial Use.
4.3 Commercial Licensing
Any Commercial Use of the Software is prohibited unless a separate
written commercial license agreement has been obtained from the
copyright holder(s).
Commercial Use includes, but is not limited to:
- selling copies of the Software
- including the Software in a product or service that is sold or
licensed for a fee
- operating the Software as part of a commercial service or platform
- using the Software in a business environment where it contributes
to revenue generation
For inquiries regarding commercial licensing, please contact:
<contact information>
5. Termination
Any use of the Software that violates the terms of this License will
automatically terminate the rights granted under this License.
6. Disclaimer of Warranty
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
THE SOFTWARE.
8. Governing Law
This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of <jurisdiction>, unless otherwise agreed in writing.