Lumina Permissive License is a modified MIT license which requires commercial users of the software to star the project's GitHub repository.
| Permissions | Conditions | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ Commercial use | ⓘ License and copyright notice | ✕ Liability |
| ✓ Distribution | ⓘ Commerical use requires starring of GitHub repo | ✕ Warranty |
| ✓ Modification | ||
| ✓ Private use |
- Copy the LICENSE file to your GitHub repository.
- Replace
[Year] [Your Name or Organization]with the current year and your name or organization name. Example:2026 Charles Nicholson. - Replace
[Insert GitHub URL Here]with the GitHub repository of your project. Example:https://github.com/crnicholson/StratoSoar-MK3. - You are done!
The Lumina Permissive License is not an Open Source license since it requires you to star a GitHub repo. Rather, it is in the realm of Source-Available or "Fair-code" licenses. True Open Source licenses cannot restrict use based on a specific field of endeavor or require a specific social action.
Not Legal Advice: I am a software developer, not an attorney. The Lumina License is a custom document and has not been vetted by a court of law. Using this software or this license does not create an attorney-client relationship.
No Liability: Under no circumstances shall the author be held liable for any claims, damages, or other liabilities, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use of this license. Use at your own risk.