Software Open Source License with Reserved Rights

Copyright (c) 2024 HacktoberWall

1. Definitions

• "Software" refers to the complete project and its source code.
• "Derivative Works" means any work that is based on or derives from the Software.
• "Owners" refers to the original owners and main maintainers of the project.
• "User" refers to any person or entity that uses, modifies, or distributes the Software.

2. Permissions

Permission is granted, free of charge, to any person who obtains a copy of this Software to:

• a) Use the Software for educational and academic research purposes.
• b) Contribute to the development of the project through pull requests or improvement proposals.
• c) Modify the Software for non-commercial personal use.

3. Restrictions

The User MAY NOT:

• a) Use the Software for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from the Owners.
• b) Create projects that substantially replicate the functionality of the Software.
• c) Distribute modified copies of the Software without prior authorization from the Owners.
• d) Create Derivative Works without explicit permission from the Owners.

4. Attribution Requirements

Any authorized Derivative Work MUST:

• a) Include a clear reference to the original project in:
  • - The project README file
  • - The project documentation
  • - Relevant source code
• b) Keep intact all copyright, patent, and trademark notices.
• c) Clearly indicate that modifications have been made to the original Software.

5. Contributions

• a) All contributions to the project are subject to review and approval by the Owners.
• b) By contributing to the project, contributors agree that their contributions will be under the terms of this license.

6. Warranty and Liability

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITIES.

7. Termination

The rights granted under this license will automatically terminate if the User fails to comply with any of its terms and conditions.

8. Miscellaneous

• a) This license represents the complete agreement regarding the use of the Software.
• b) The Owners reserve the right to modify the terms of this license in future versions.
• c) For any use not explicitly covered by this license, written permission from the Owners is required.

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