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License and Copyright

License Terms​

OpenVLE is released under the GNU Affero General Public License Version 3 (AGPLv3). The AGPLv3 is a free software license by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), based on the GPL v3, which additionally ensures that the source code remains available even when the software is used over a network.

Conditions of the AGPLv3​

  • Distribution of the software must be under the same license terms
  • Modifications to the software must be disclosed and released under the same license terms
  • The source code must be provided when the software is made accessible over a network
  • Users must be informed about the license terms and have the opportunity to view a copy of the license

The full license terms can be found at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html#license-text.

What does this mean for you?​

As a user, you have the right to run, copy, distribute, study, modify, and improve the software. However, you must ensure that you comply with the conditions of the AGPLv3 — especially if you make modifications to the software or make the software accessible over a network.

Copyright © 2023-current inett GmbH (https://www.inett.de).

The copyright notices in the software must be retained with every use, modification, or distribution.

Third-Party Libraries​

OpenVLE uses libraries and frameworks released under various open-source licenses. A complete list of dependencies and their associated license terms can be found in the LICENSE file as well as in the requirements.txt (backend) and package.json (frontend) files in the respective repository.

Contact​

For questions about the license or the use of OpenVLE, please contact inett GmbH.