Norchevsky Project Licensing
The Norchevsky project uses a dual licensing model:
- Business Source License (BSL) 1.1 - for commercial use (perpetual)
- MIT License - for non-commercial use (perpetual)
License Choice
You can choose one of two licenses depending on your use case:
- 🏢 Commercial use (selling, monetization, use in commercial products) - requires a perpetual BSL 1.1 license
- 🎓 Non-commercial use (personal projects, education, research, open-source) - available under the perpetual MIT license
Business Source License 1.1 Terms
BSL is a source-available license that:
- ✅ Allows free use for non-commercial purposes
- ❌ Requires purchasing a perpetual license for commercial use
- ✅ Provides perpetual rights with a commercial license
Key features of BSL:
- Prohibits use in commercial products without a license
- Requires disclosure of source code modifications
- Mandatory license attribution in all derivative works
- Perpetual validity with a commercial license
MIT License Terms
MIT is a permissive perpetual license with minimal restrictions:
- ✅ Allows free use, copying, modification
- ✅ Permits combination with proprietary code
- ✅ Does not require source code disclosure
- ❗ Requires preservation of copyright notice
- ∞ Perpetual validity
This license is ideal for:
- Personal projects
- Educational purposes
- Open-source development
- Research activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Norchevsky for free?
Yes, for non-commercial use under the perpetual MIT license.
Do I need to purchase a license for commercial use?
Yes, commercial use in products requires purchasing a perpetual BSL license.
How do I obtain a commercial license?
Contact us at: nerdsinc42@gmail.com
License Comparison
| Feature | BSL 1.1 | MIT |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | Requires license | Prohibited |
| Validity period | Perpetual | Perpetual |
| Code modifications | Allowed | Allowed |
| Distribution | With restrictions | Without restrictions |
| Patents | Not provided | Not provided |
| Copyright | Preserved | Preserved |