# ConvertX-CN Author License

# Custom Non-Commercial License for Original Components

Copyright (c) 2024-2026 ConvertX-CN Author (pi-docket)

## Definitions

- "Original Components" refers to all code, UI designs, i18n translations,
  documentation, and features created specifically for ConvertX-CN that are
  NOT derived from the upstream ConvertX project.
- "Commercial Use" includes but is not limited to:
  - Selling or licensing the software
  - Using the software as part of a paid SaaS offering
  - Using the software in a revenue-generating business context
  - Incorporating the software into a commercial product

## Grant of Rights

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of the Original Components, to use, copy, modify, and distribute for:

1. **Personal Use** ✅ - Using for personal, non-commercial purposes
2. **Educational Use** ✅ - Using for learning, teaching, or academic research
3. **Non-Commercial Research** ✅ - Using for scientific or technical research
   without commercial intent

## Restrictions

The following uses are **PROHIBITED** without explicit written permission:

1. ❌ Commercial use of any kind
2. ❌ SaaS deployment for paying customers
3. ❌ Integration into commercial products or services
4. ❌ Reselling or sublicensing

## Commercial Licensing

If you wish to use the Original Components for commercial purposes, you must
obtain a commercial license from the author.

### Contact for Commercial Licensing

- **GitHub**: https://github.com/pi-docket
- **Issues**: https://github.com/pi-docket/ConvertX-CN/issues
- **Discussions**: https://github.com/pi-docket/ConvertX-CN/discussions

Please open an issue or discussion with the title "[Commercial License Request]"
to initiate the licensing process.

## Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

## Relationship with AGPL-3.0

This license applies ONLY to the Original Components created by the
ConvertX-CN author. All upstream components derived from C4illin/ConvertX
remain licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0, and those obligations still apply.
