Open Source License with Commercial Use Restrictions

Open Source License with Commercial Use Restrictions

**Open Source License with Commercial Use Restrictions**

**Version 1.0**

**Copyright (c) 2024 [Your Name]**

**Preamble**

This license is intended to be an Open Source license that allows for free use and modification of software for personal and non-commercial purposes. However, it also places restrictions on the use of the software for commercial purposes.

**Definitions**

* **"You"** refers to the individual or entity using the software.
* **"Software"** refers to the copyrighted work licensed under this license.
* **"Source Code"** refers to the human-readable form of the Software.
* **"Binary Code"** refers to the non-human-readable form of the Software, such as compiled object code or machine code.
* **"Commercial Use"** means any use of the Software in connection with a product or service that generates revenue or other financial gain.

**Grant of License**

Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, you are hereby granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

* Use the Software in Source Code or Binary Code form for personal and non-Commercial Use.
* Modify the Software and create derivative works of the Software.
* Distribute the Software and derivative works of the Software in Source Code or Binary Code form, provided that you:

    * Include a copy of this license with all distributions of the Software or derivative works.
    * Do not remove or alter any copyright notices or other proprietary legends in the Software or derivative works.

**Restrictions on Commercial Use**

You may not use the Software for Commercial Use without obtaining a commercial license from the copyright holder. To obtain a commercial license, please contact [Your Email Address].

**Termination**

If you violate any of the terms and conditions of this license, your license to use the Software will automatically terminate.

**Disclaimer of Warranty**

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACQUISITION OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

**Severability**

If any provision of this license is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from this license and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

**Governing Law**

This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

**Entire Agreement**

This license constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

**Notice**

This license is available in English and may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict between the English language version and a translated version, the English language version shall control.

**Contact Information**

If you have any questions about this license, please contact [Your Email Address].