GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

CopyleftNetwork CopyleftOSI ApprovedFSF Approved

Permissions of this strongest copyleft license are conditioned on making available complete source code of licensed works and modifications, which include larger works using a licensed work, under the same license. Copyright and license notices must be preserved. Contributors provide an express grant of patent rights. When a modified version is used to provide a service over a network, the complete source code of the modified version must be made available.

SPDX Identifier:AGPL-3.0-only
Version:3.0
Copyleft:

This is the strongest copyleft license. Network use triggers source disclosure requirements.

Compatibility:

May not be compatible with many licenses. Careful review needed when combining code.

Permissions

  • briefcase
    Commercial use

    This software and derivatives may be used for commercial purposes.

  • edit
    Modification

    This software may be modified and derivative works created.

  • package
    Distribution

    This software may be distributed.

  • lock
    Private use

    This software may be used and modified in private (internal use).

  • file-text
    Patent use

    This license provides an express grant of patent rights from contributors.

Conditions

  • copyright
    License and copyright notice

    Requires including copyright and license notices

  • file-text
    State changes

    Requires documenting changes made to the work

  • eye
    Disclose source

    Requires making source code available when distributing

  • refresh-cw
    Same license

    Requires derivatives to use the same license

  • globe
    Network source disclosure

    Requires making source code available when offering the work as a network service

Limitations

  • shield-off
    Liability and warranty

    Disclaims liability and warranties

License Text

GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Version 3, 19 November 2007

Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 
Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies
of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.

Preamble

The GNU Affero General Public License is a free, copyleft license for
software and other kinds of works, specifically designed to ensure
cooperation with the community in the case of network server software.

[Full AGPL-3.0 text would continue here - truncated for brevity]

For the complete license text, visit:
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.txt

            

            
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How to Use This License

Create a file named LICENSE (or COPYING) in your project root and copy the full AGPL-3.0 license text. Include copyright notices in each source file. When distributing or providing network services, ensure source code is available.

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