From a71fdd8ce18e71289f3004f6af7acfbab13d0651 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ElBe Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:36:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] fix: Updated README.md to use clearer language and wording Signed-off-by: ElBe --- README.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 13e9fbf..7799f4d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,20 +1,28 @@ -# MIT License with Commercial Use Restriction -A modified version of the MIT License, not allowing for commercial use without explicit consent from the person responsible for the project. +# MIT License with Commercial Use Restriction (MITCR) -## Restrictions -This may be invalid due to my misinterpretation of legal language and may not include all valid or invalid use cases for the software. +The MITCR is a modified variant of the MIT License designed to preserve the freedom to use, modify, and share the software **for non-commercial purposes**, while requiring **explicit written permission** from the copyright holder for any commercial use. -### What you can do -- You can use the software for non-commercial use cases -- You can modify the software for non-commercial use cases +## Overview -### What you can *not* do -- You cannot distribute the software in any form for a commercial organization -- You cannot distribute the software in any form without crediting the original author(s) -- You cannot use the software for commercial use cases without crediting the original author(s) -- You cannot modify the software and use/distribute it without crediting the original author(s) +This document provides a non-binding summary of the rights and restrictions under the MITCR license. +Only the terms contained in the [license file](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Development/MITCR/src/branch/main/LICENSE.txt) are legally binding. -## Note -Please note that I am not a lawyer. Some things in this license may not be understandable in legal language. -The interpretation should rely on the [restrictions](#Restrictions). -You can ask the licenses author [ElBe-Plaq](https://github.com/ElBe-Plaq) (aka. ElBe, ElBe-Dev) for more information on the license. +## What You *May* Do + +* Use the Software for **non-commercial purposes**. +* Modify the Software for **non-commercial purposes**. +* Share non-commercial modifications, provided you comply with attribution requirements. + +## What You *May Not* Do + +* Use the Software or any derivative works **for commercial purposes** without obtaining explicit written permission from the copyright holder. +* Distribute the Software (original or modified) **without proper attribution** to the original author(s). +* Incorporate the Software into any commercial product, service, or workflow without written authorization. +* Remove or alter copyright notices, attribution statements, or license terms in distributed copies. + +## Important Notes + +This summary is not legal advice. If you have questions about permitted use, commercial licensing, or interpretation of the license, please contact the license's author: +**[ElBe](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe)** (also known as *ElBe-Plaq* or *ElBe-Dev*). + +For the full and authoritative terms, always refer to the official license text. \ No newline at end of file