Update documentation to clarify license usage and add HTML comment attribution for React on Rails

Author: AbanoubGhadban

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -23,6 +23,10 @@ After a release, please make sure to run `bundle exec rake update_changelog`. Th
 
 Changes since the last non-beta release.
 
+#### Added
+
+- **Attribution Comment**: Added HTML comment attribution to Rails views containing React on Rails functionality. The comment automatically displays which version is in use (open source React on Rails or React on Rails Pro) and, for Pro users, shows the license status. This helps identify React on Rails usage across your application. [PR #1857](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/pull/1857) by [AbanoubGhadban](https://github.com/AbanoubGhadban).
+
 #### Breaking Changes
 
 - **React on Rails Core Package**: Several Pro-only methods have been removed from the core package and are now exclusively available in the `react-on-rails-pro` package. If you're using any of the following methods, you'll need to migrate to React on Rails Pro:
@@ -65,7 +69,7 @@ To migrate to React on Rails Pro:
    import ReactOnRails from 'react-on-rails-pro';
    ```
 
-4. If you're using a free license for personal (non-production) use, you can obtain one at [React on Rails Pro License](https://www.shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro). The Pro package is free for personal, educational, and non-production usage.
+4. If you're using a free license, you can obtain one at [React on Rails Pro License](https://www.shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro). **Important: The free 3-month evaluation license is intended for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only. It should NOT be used for production deployments.** Production use requires a paid license.
 
 **Note:** If you're not using any of the Pro-only methods listed above, no changes are required.
 

react_on_rails_pro/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ You can find the **package** version numbers from this repo's tags and below in
 
 ### Added
 - Added `cached_stream_react_component` helper method, similar to `cached_react_component` but for streamed components.
+- **License Validation System**: Implemented comprehensive JWT-based license validation with offline verification using RSA-256 signatures. License validation occurs at startup in both Ruby and Node.js environments. Supports required fields (`sub`, `iat`, `exp`) and optional fields (`plan`, `organization`, `iss`). FREE evaluation licenses are available for 3 months at [shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro](https://shakacode.com/react-on-rails-pro). [PR #1857](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/pull/1857) by [AbanoubGhadban](https://github.com/AbanoubGhadban).
 
 ### Changed (Breaking)
 - `config.prerender_caching`, which controls caching for non-streaming components, now also controls caching for streamed components. To disable caching for an individual render, pass `internal_option(:skip_prerender_cache)`.

react_on_rails_pro/CI_SETUP.md

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ This guide explains how to configure React on Rails Pro licenses for CI/CD envir
 2. Add `REACT_ON_RAILS_PRO_LICENSE` to your CI environment variables
 3. Done! Your tests will run with a valid license
 
+**⚠️ Important: The free 3-month evaluation license is intended for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only (including CI/CD testing). It should NOT be used for production deployments. Production use requires a paid license.**
+
 ## Getting a License for CI
 
 You have two options:
@@ -21,8 +23,8 @@ You have two options:
 
 ### Option 2: Create a Dedicated CI License
 - Register with `[email protected]` or similar
-- Get a FREE 3-month license
-- Renew every 3 months (or use a paid license)
+- Get a FREE 3-month evaluation license (for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only)
+- Renew every 3 months (or use a paid license for production)
 
 ## Configuration by CI Provider
 
@@ -447,15 +449,15 @@ jobs:
 
 ### When to Use Different Licenses
 
-- **CI/Test**: FREE license (renew every 3 months)
-- **Staging**: Can use FREE or paid license
-- **Production**: Paid license (required)
+- **CI/Test**: FREE evaluation license (for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes - renew every 3 months)
+- **Staging**: Can use FREE evaluation license for non-production testing or paid license
+- **Production**: Paid license (required - free licenses are NOT for production use)
 
 ## License Renewal
 
 ### Setting Up Renewal Reminders
 
-FREE licenses expire every 3 months. Set a reminder:
+FREE evaluation licenses (for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only) expire every 3 months. Set a reminder:
 
 1. **Calendar reminder**: 2 weeks before expiration
 2. **CI notification**: Tests will fail when expired

react_on_rails_pro/LICENSE_SETUP.md

@@ -15,11 +15,13 @@ This document explains how to configure your React on Rails Pro license.
 
 **No credit card required!**
 
+**⚠️ Important: The free 3-month evaluation license is intended for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only. It should NOT be used for production deployments. Production use requires a paid license.**
+
 ## License Types
 
 ### Free License
 - **Duration**: 3 months
-- **Usage**: Development, testing, evaluation, CI/CD
+- **Usage**: Personal, educational, and evaluation purposes only (development, testing, evaluation, CI/CD) - **NOT for production**
 - **Cost**: FREE - just register with your email
 - **Renewal**: Get a new free license or upgrade to paid