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# CodePress CMS - Licensing Information
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## 📜 Dual License Model
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CodePress CMS is available under two licenses:
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### 1. 🆓 AGPL v3 (Free for Open Source)
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**For non-commercial and open-source projects**, CodePress CMS is licensed under the [GNU Affero General Public License v3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html).
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**You can:**
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- ✅ Use CodePress CMS for free
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- ✅ Modify the source code
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- ✅ Distribute your modifications
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- ✅ Use in personal projects
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- ✅ Use in educational projects
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**You must:**
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- ✅ Share your source code modifications
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- ✅ License your modifications under AGPL v3
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- ✅ Provide attribution to the original author
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- ✅ Include a link to the original repository
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- ✅ Notify the author of significant modifications
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### 2. 💼 Commercial License
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**For commercial use in proprietary software**, you must either:
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**Option A: Purchase a Commercial License**
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- Use in closed-source commercial products
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- No obligation to share source code
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- Priority support available
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- Custom modifications allowed
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- White-label options
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**Option B: Make a Donation**
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- Minimum suggested donation: €50 for small businesses
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- Minimum suggested donation: €250 for medium businesses
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- Minimum suggested donation: €1000+ for enterprise
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**Option C: Sponsorship**
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- Monthly recurring sponsorship
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- Recognition in README and website
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- Priority feature requests
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---
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## 🤝 What Requires a Commercial License?
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You need a commercial license if:
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- ❌ You sell products/services using CodePress CMS
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- ❌ You use CodePress CMS internally in a for-profit company
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- ❌ You want to keep your modifications private
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- ❌ You integrate CodePress in proprietary software
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- ❌ You offer CodePress as a SaaS product
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You **DON'T** need a commercial license if:
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- ✅ You're using it for personal projects
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- ✅ You're using it for educational purposes
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- ✅ You release all modifications as open-source (AGPL v3)
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- ✅ You're a non-profit organization
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- ✅ You're using it for internal testing/development
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---
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## 📢 Notification Requirement
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When you modify CodePress CMS, you must:
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1. **Create a CHANGES.md file** documenting your modifications
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2. **Keep attribution** to the original author (E.Noorlander)
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3. **Link back** to the original repository
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4. **Notify the author** via one of:
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- Create an issue on GitLab: https://git.noorlander.info/E.Noorlander/CodePress.git
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- Email: commercial@noorlander.info
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- Pull request with your improvements
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**Example CHANGES.md:**
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```markdown
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# Changes to CodePress CMS
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## Modified by: [Your Name/Company]
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## Date: [Date]
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## Original: https://git.noorlander.info/E.Noorlander/CodePress.git
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### Changes:
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- Added feature X
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- Modified component Y
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- Fixed bug Z
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### Attribution:
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Based on CodePress CMS by E.Noorlander
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Licensed under AGPL v3
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```
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---
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## 💰 Commercial Licensing Pricing
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### Individual Developer License
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**€99 one-time**
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- Single developer
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- Unlimited projects
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- Email support
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- 1 year updates
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### Business License
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**€499 one-time**
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- Up to 10 developers
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- Unlimited projects
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- Priority email support
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- Lifetime updates
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- Custom modifications assistance
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### Enterprise License
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**€2499 one-time**
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- Unlimited developers
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- Unlimited projects
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- Priority support (SLA)
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- Lifetime updates
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- Custom feature development
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- White-label options
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- Training and consulting
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### SaaS License
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**€999/year**
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- Use in SaaS products
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- Unlimited end-users
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- Priority support
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- Regular updates
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- Custom branding
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---
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## 🎁 Donation Tiers
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Support the project without needing a full license:
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### Bronze Supporter - €25
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- Recognition in README
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- Supporter badge
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- Early access to updates
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### Silver Supporter - €100
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- All Bronze benefits
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- Listed on sponsors page
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- Priority bug reports
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### Gold Supporter - €500
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- All Silver benefits
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- Custom feature requests
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- Direct email support
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- Commercial license (1 project)
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### Platinum Supporter - €1000+
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- All Gold benefits
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- Business license included
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- Custom consulting (4 hours)
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- Prominent sponsor recognition
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---
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## 📞 Contact for Commercial Licensing
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**Email:** commercial@noorlander.info
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**Website:** https://git.noorlander.info/E.Noorlander/CodePress.git
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**GitLab:** https://git.noorlander.info/E.Noorlander/CodePress.git
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**Response time:** Within 48 hours
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---
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## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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### Q: Can I use CodePress CMS for free?
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**A:** Yes, if you comply with AGPL v3 (keep modifications open-source).
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### Q: What if I modify the code?
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**A:** You must share modifications under AGPL v3 and notify the author.
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### Q: Can I use it for my client's website?
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**A:** Yes, if the modifications are open-source. Otherwise, you need a commercial license.
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### Q: What if I want to keep my changes private?
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**A:** Purchase a commercial license.
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### Q: Is support included?
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**A:** Community support is free. Priority support requires a commercial license or donation.
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### Q: Can I resell CodePress CMS?
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**A:** Only with a commercial license. Reselling under AGPL v3 is not allowed.
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### Q: What about contributions?
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**A:** Pull requests are welcome! Contributors retain copyright but license under AGPL v3.
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---
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## 🔒 Copyright & Trademark
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**Copyright (C) 2025 E.Noorlander / CodePress Development Team**
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"CodePress" is a trademark of E.Noorlander. Unauthorized use of the trademark is prohibited.
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---
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## ⚖️ Legal Enforcement
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Violation of these license terms may result in:
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- Legal action for copyright infringement
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- Damages and attorney fees
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- Injunction against further use
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- Public disclosure of violation
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We prefer cooperation over litigation. Contact us if you have concerns about compliance.
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## 📄 Full License Text
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See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for the complete AGPL v3 license text with additional commercial terms.
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---
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**Last Updated:** 2025-11-24
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**License Version:** 1.0
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