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This license allows for free use of the app for non-commercial, hobby, or educational purposes, and requires a paid license for any commercial or production deployment.
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Over time, portions of the code will transition to an open core license.
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2. Definitions
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- Non-Commercial Use: Includes use for personal, hobby, and educational projects where there is no direct or indirect financial gain.
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- Production Use: Includes any deployment or use of the software in commercial settings, revenue-generating operations, or high-scale environments intended for public or customer-facing applications.
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- Default Alive: Refers to the point where A* Logic has achieved sufficient, predictable revenue to maintain positive cash flow.
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3. Transition to Open Source Licensing
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Upon reaching "default alive" status and/or as publicly announced by A* Logic, portions of the codebase will be released under an open source License, while other portions will remain under this license.
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4. Warranty Disclaimer
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The software is provided “as-is,” without warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. A* Logic shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Licensor grants the Licensee the rights to use the Licensed Work as outlined in this Agreement, contingent upon full payment of the applicable Node License Fee
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## General provisions
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* Acki Nacki Node License (“ANNL”, “Node License”) is an exclusive Blockchain Source License agreement
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* The final number of licenses to be issued under set Terms will be determined as a result of the Acki Nacki Node Sale but won’t exceed 10,000 Block Keepers Node Licenses and 10,000 of Block Manager Node Licenses
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* Node Licenses can be used to run Acki Nacki Nodes from the start of the Acki Nacki Network (zero state) without a need for initial stake
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* The stake is required for the validation at a later date according to Minimum Stake Network Protocol Parameters
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* The Licenses are transferable without restrictions
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* Acki Nacki network is fully decentralized. Software modifications may be issued by anybody provided they are distributed under the Terms of this ANNL. There will be no mechanisms for developers to change any of the network or license parameters without Node Owners consensus agreement manifesting in running such software update.
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| Licensor: | GOSH TECHNOLOGY LTD. (“GOSH”) |
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| Licensed Work: | The Licensed Work is (c) 2022-2024 GOSH Technology Ltd |
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| Use Grant: | You may make production use of the Licensed Work as part of the Acki Nacki Public Network as published by GOSH |
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| Other Use Grant Restriction: | You may make production use of the Licensed Work, provided Your use does not include offering the Licensed Work to third parties as a public, permissionless Blockchain Network |
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| Change Date: | Two years from the date the Licensed Work is published |
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| Change License: | [GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html) |
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## Terms
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The Licensor hereby grants you the right to copy, modify, create derivative works, redistribute, and make non-production use of the Licensed Work. The Licensor may make an Additional Use Grant, above, permitting limited production use.
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Effective on the Change Date, or the second anniversary of the first publicly available distribution of a specific version of the Licensed Work under this License, whichever comes first, the Licensor hereby grants you rights under the terms of the Change License, and the rights granted in the paragraph above terminate.
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If your use of the Licensed Work does not comply with the requirements currently in effect as described in this License, you must purchase a commercial license from the Licensor, its affiliated entities, or authorized resellers, or you must refrain from using the Licensed Work.
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All copies of the original and modified Licensed Work, and derivative works of the Licensed Work, are subject to this License. This License applies separately for each version of the Licensed Work and the Change Date may vary for each version of the Licensed Work released by Licensor.
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You must conspicuously display this License on each original or modified copy of the Licensed Work. If you receive the Licensed Work in original or modified form from a third party, the terms and conditions set forth in this License apply to your use of that work.
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Any use of the Licensed Work in violation of this License will automatically terminate your rights under this License for the current and all other versions of the Licensed Work.
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This License does not grant you any right in any trademark or logo of Licensor or its affiliates (provided that you may use a trademark or logo of Licensor as expressly required by this License).
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Yes, if you do not want to include any indemnification obligations in the license, you can simply omit the "No Indemnification" section altogether.
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The revised disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability sections provide sufficient legal protection by clarifying that:
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The Licensed Work is provided "as is."
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No warranties are provided.
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Your liability is limited to the amount paid for the license, without including any indemnification provisions.
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Final Revised Section:
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Here’s how the relevant sections of your license should look after dropping the "No Indemnification" section and replacing the original disclaimer:
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Disclaimer of Warranties:
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSED WORK IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Limitation of Liability:
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LICENSE OR THE USE OF THE LICENSED WORK, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE LICENSOR’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO THE LICENSEE FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS LICENSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE LICENSEE TO THE LICENSOR FOR THE LICENSED WORK.
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Limited Grant of Rights:
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The Licensee is granted the rights to use the Licensed Work solely in accordance with the terms of this License. Production use of the Licensed Work is permitted, provided that such use does not include offering the Licensed Work to third parties as a public, permissionless Blockchain Network. This License does not provide any warranties, support, or other protections beyond the right to use the software as specified.
This License governs the use, reproduction, distribution, and modification of the Acki Nacki Gossip Igniter (“Igniter”) software. The Igniter, also referred to as a Decentralized Network Starter Protocol (DNSP), is designed to collect node and license information, test and update node software, and initiate zero-state (the first block) generation once all DNSP requirements are met.
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2. **Open Source Grant**
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Subject to the terms of this License, GOSH (“the Licensor”) hereby grants you (“the Licensee”) a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable permission to:
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1. Use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, and/or sublicense copies of the Igniter;
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2. Allow third parties to whom the Igniter is furnished to do the same.
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3. **Automatic Updates and Resource Usage**
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1. **Monitoring and Updating**: Once installed *unmodified*, the Igniter will monitor the Acki Nacki Docker Hub repository for newly available binaries of the Acki Nacki Node software and updated versions of the Igniter. When new binaries or updates are available, Igniter will automatically download, install, and run them without seeking further permission.
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2. **Consent to Updates**: By installing the Igniter software *unmodified*, you explicitly consent to all future updates and agree to run the updated software on your system.
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3. **Resource Usage**: You acknowledge and agree that the Igniter may use the computing and network resources of your machine to operate as intended, including but not limited to participating in decentralized network activities and zero-state generation.
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4. **Conditions for Modified Versions**
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1. If you modify the Igniter, you must clearly mark and document your changes, including a prominent notice that your version is different from the official Acki Nacki Gossip Igniter.
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2. You must not misrepresent your modified version as an unmodified original Igniter.
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3. Modifications that disable or alter the automatic update functionality described in Section 3 must be clearly documented, and any obligations regarding disclaimers and liability limitations outlined in this License must remain intact.
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5. **Disclaimer of Warranty**
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**TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE IGNITER 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.**
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The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Igniter is with you. Should the Igniter prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction.
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6. **Limitation of Liability**
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1. **No Liability**: **UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GOSH (THE LICENSOR), OR ANY CONTRIBUTORS, 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 IGNITER OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE IGNITER.**
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2. **Hold Harmless**: By installing or using the Igniter, you agree to hold GOSH harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of or related to the Igniter, including any updates or resource usage.
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3. **Acknowledgment**: You acknowledge that this software automatically updates without further notice, and you accept any risks associated with such updates. If you disagree with these terms, **do not install or use the Igniter**.
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7. **Termination**
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1. This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically if you breach any term or condition of this License.
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2. Upon termination, you must cease all use, reproduction, and distribution of the Igniter.
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3. Termination of this License will not affect the right of others who have received copies of the Igniter from you under this License, provided such parties remain in full compliance.
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8. **Integration with Other Licenses**
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This License does not supersede or modify the terms of any separate license for any open-source components or libraries distributed with or incorporated into the Igniter. Where such licenses apply, you must comply with their respective terms in addition to the terms of this License.
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9. **Acceptance**
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Installing, using, or distributing the Igniter in part or in whole, with or without modification, constitutes acceptance of this License. If you do not agree with any of the terms and conditions, you must not install or use the Igniter.
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10. **Miscellaneous**
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1. **Severability**: If any provision of this License is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
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2. **No Partnership**: Nothing in this License is intended to, or shall be deemed to, establish any partnership or joint venture between you and the Licensor.
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3. **Governing Law**: This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the relevant jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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**END OF ACKI NACKI GOSSIP IGNITER LICENSE**
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By installing or using the Acki Nacki Gossip Igniter, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this License and agree to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree to all of the terms, you should not install or use the Igniter.
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