convertor/LICENSE-OVERVIEW.md
Your Name 944fe18b75 Add unit tests for PDF Packager converter functionality
- Implement tests for converter properties, ensuring correct input and output formats.
- Add tests for chip parsing, covering various image, pdf_image, and pdfa chip formats.
- Include tests for the isArchiveOutput and getOutputFileName functions.
- Mock execFile for testing the convert function, verifying command execution and output file creation.
- Ensure all chips are parseable and validate the completeness of chip categories.
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License Overview

This project uses a Mixed License / Source-Available model.


📋 Quick Summary

Component Type License Commercial Use
Upstream (from ConvertX) AGPL-3.0 Allowed (with source sharing)
Author Original Custom Non-Commercial Requires Permission

1. Upstream Components (AGPL-3.0)

What's Covered

Core functionality derived from C4illin/ConvertX:

  • Base application architecture
  • Original converter integrations
  • Core API structure

Your Obligations

Under AGPL-3.0, if you modify and deploy this software as a network service:

  1. You must make your modified source code available
  2. You must include the AGPL-3.0 license
  3. You must state your changes

Full License

See LICENSE for the complete AGPL-3.0 text.


2. Author Original Components (Custom Non-Commercial)

What's Covered

All original work created by the ConvertX-CN author:

  • 🌐 i18n / Localization - 65+ language translations
  • 🎨 UI Enhancements - Custom interface improvements
  • 📊 PDF Translation - PDFMathTranslate, BabelDOC integrations
  • 📄 MinerU Integration - PDF to Markdown conversion
  • 🔧 New Converters - Additional format support
  • 📚 Documentation - Chinese documentation
  • 🐳 Docker Optimizations - Multi-arch builds, CJK fonts

Permissions

Use Case Allowed?
Personal use Yes
Educational use Yes
Non-commercial research Yes
Commercial / SaaS No (requires license)

Full License

See LICENSE-AUTHOR for the complete terms.


🤝 Commercial Licensing

If you want to use ConvertX-CN in a commercial context:

Contact Methods

  1. GitHub Issues: https://github.com/pi-docket/ConvertX-CN/issues

    • Create an issue with title: [Commercial License Request]
  2. GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/pi-docket/ConvertX-CN/discussions

    • Start a discussion in the appropriate category
  3. GitHub Profile: https://github.com/pi-docket

    • Check profile for additional contact information

What to Include

When requesting a commercial license, please provide:

  • Company/Organization name
  • Intended use case
  • Expected scale of deployment
  • Contact information

FAQ

Q: Can I self-host for my company's internal use?

A: Internal use without external revenue generation is generally permitted. If unsure, please contact us.

Q: Can I offer this as a paid service?

A: No. You need a commercial license for SaaS or paid services.

Q: Do I need to share my modifications?

A: For AGPL-3.0 components: Yes, if you deploy as a network service. For author components: Depends on your license agreement.

Q: Can I fork and create my own version?

A: Yes, but:

  • AGPL-3.0 components must remain AGPL-3.0
  • Author components cannot be used commercially without permission

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