From d8a25352db339b1683fcd5a773dd0096521f25d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "David H. Friedel Jr" Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:54:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 79 ------------------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 79 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0889cb0..e69de29 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,79 +0,0 @@ -The GitCaddy Suite is licensed under a deliberate open-core model designed to -maximize developer adoption while sustaining long-term development. - -Different components of the suite are licensed under different terms, as -outlined below. - ---- - -## Licensing Summary - -| Component | License | Notes | -|------------------------|---------|-------| -| GitCaddy Desktop | MIT | Fully open-source client | -| GitCaddy Server (Core) | MIT | Fork of Gitea; core hosting only | -| GitCaddy Runner | MIT | CI runner | -| Addon Framework | MIT | SDK and templates | -| MCP Server | MIT | AI integration bridge | -| GitCaddy Vault | BSL 1.1 | Secrets management | -| AI Context APIs | BSL 1.1 | Repo analysis, navigation, hints | -| Enterprise Features | BSL 1.1 | SSO, audit logs, compliance | - ---- - -## MIT-Licensed Components - -MIT-licensed components are free to use, modify, and redistribute for any -purpose, including commercial use, subject only to the terms of the MIT License. - -These components are intended to encourage adoption, ecosystem growth, and -self-hosted deployment. - ---- - -## Business Source License (BSL 1.1) Components - -Certain components are licensed under the Business Source License 1.1 (BSL): - -- GitCaddy Vault -- AI Context APIs -- Enterprise administration features - -### Additional Use Grant - -You may use BSL-licensed components: -- For non-production purposes without restriction -- In production with up to **5 users** without charge - -Use beyond this grant requires a commercial license. - -### Change License - -Each BSL-licensed component will automatically convert to: - -**Apache License, Version 2.0** - -On the applicable Change Date defined in its LICENSE file. - ---- - -## Commercial Use & Hosting - -Operating GitCaddy BSL-licensed components as part of a hosted or managed -service, or beyond the Additional Use Grant, requires a commercial license. - -Commercial licenses unlock additional features and remove usage limits. - ---- - -## Contributions - -- MIT components accept contributions under the MIT License. -- BSL components require acceptance of a Contributor License Agreement (CLA). - ---- - -## Questions - -For licensing inquiries, commercial terms, or compliance questions: -licensing@gitcaddy.com