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<h1>License</h1>
<p>BUS Core — the digital shop jig for manufacturing workflows.</p>
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<h2>Open-Core (AGPL)</h2>
<p>BUS Core is released under the <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL)</a>.</p>
<p>You may use, inspect, modify, and self-host the software under the terms of the AGPL.</p>
<p>If you modify the software and provide it as a network service, the AGPL requires that your modified source code be made available.</p>
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<h2>Commercial Licensing</h2>
<p>Businesses that require a proprietary license, redistribution rights, or exemption from AGPL obligations may obtain a commercial license directly.</p>
<p>Commercial agreements are available for:</p>
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<li>Closed-source redistribution</li>
<li>Embedded deployments</li>
<li>White-label integrations</li>
<li>Enterprise/internal legal compliance requirements</li>
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<p>To discuss commercial licensing: <strong>licensing@truegoodcraft.com</strong></p>
<p>BUS Core operates under a dual-licensing model: open under AGPL, with commercial terms available upon request.</p>
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<h2>Licensing FAQ</h2>
<h3>Do I need a commercial license to use BUS Core internally?</h3>
<p>No. Internal use without redistribution is permitted under the AGPL.</p>
<h3>When is a commercial license required?</h3>
<p>A commercial license is required if you wish to redistribute BUS Core in a closed-source product, embed it into proprietary systems, or operate under terms incompatible with AGPL obligations.</p>
<h3>What if I modify BUS Core and expose it as a service?</h3>
<p>Under the AGPL, if you modify the software and provide it over a network, you must make the modified source available to users of that service.</p>
<h3>Can I negotiate custom enterprise terms?</h3>
<p>Yes. Custom commercial agreements are available. Contact licensing@truegoodcraft.com to discuss terms.</p>
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