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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (LGPL) VERSION 3 WITH CUSTOM PROVISIONS

This Software License Agreement ("Agreement") governs the use of the software package, hereinafter referred to as "the Software." The Software is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) version 3 with specific custom provisions. Detailed information about the GNU LGPL v3 license is available at the provided link.

1. Copyright and License Holders

  • Authors: The term "authors" refers to individuals or entities who have made contributions to the development of this software or module. The authors include:

    • Ankur Ranpariya
    • iPAHeratBeat

  • Code Authors: The term "code authors" designates individuals or entities who have independently created distinct portions of the software/module. These contributions have been integrated, modified, and customized by the primary author. As of this version, there are no code authors.

  • Organization: The "organization" comprises one or more entities holding the copyright and licensing rights for this software/module. By default, this includes the Author, Code Authors (if any), and Contributors. Any additional entities holding copyright for this software or module are listed below:

    • None

  • Users/Licensees: Users or licensees are individuals or entities who utilize, modify, or distribute the Software strictly in accordance with the provisions outlined in this license. Users do not possess full rights and must comply with the conditions specified herein.

2. Conditions for Redistribution and Usage

  1. Source Code Distribution: When distributing the source code, you must retain the original copyright notice, a list of conditions, and the subsequent disclaimer intact.

  2. Binary Form Distribution: In cases involving the distribution of the Software in binary form, you are obligated to include the original copyright notice, a list of conditions, and the subsequent disclaimer in accompanying documentation or materials.

  3. Endorsement Restrictions: Usage of the names of the Author, Code Authors (if any), or their contributing entities to endorse or promote products derived from this Software is strictly prohibited without explicit prior written consent from the respective entity.

3. Inclusion of Notices

You are required to include this permission notice within all copies or significant portions of the Software.

4. Permissions Granted

You are granted permission, free of charge, to:

  • Acquire and utilize copies of the Software and its associated documentation files without restrictions.
  • Exercise various rights, including but not limited to using, copying, modifying, merging, publishing, distributing, sublicensing, and selling copies of the Software.
  • Allow other individuals who acquire the Software to engage in the aforementioned activities, subject to adherence to these provisions.

5. Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. This includes, but is not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be held liable for any claims, damages, or other liabilities arising from, out of, or in connection with the Software or its use, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

6. Type of the License

For comprehensive insights into the GNU LGPL v3 license, please refer to the GNU LGPL v3 License Information.

In addition, you can explore and compare this license with other general licenses at the following resources:

7. Links to Common Software Licenses

For your reference, here is a list of some common software licenses and links to their respective details:

  1. GNU General Public License (GPL)
  2. MIT License
  3. Apache License
  4. BSD License (3-Clause)
  5. Mozilla Public License (MPL)
  6. Eclipse Public License (EPL)
  7. Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL)
  8. Artistic License

You can explore these licenses to understand their terms and select the one that aligns with your project's goals and requirements.