CausalLM Custom License

Copyright (c) 2024 Durai Murugan (durai@infinidatum.net)

CausalLM (Causal Language Model) Framework License Agreement

GRANT OF LICENSE

Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, the copyright holder hereby grants you a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, and distribute the CausalLM Framework software and associated documentation files (the "Software") under the following conditions:

PERMITTED USES

1. ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH USE
   - You may use the Software for academic research, educational purposes, and non-commercial scientific studies.
   - You may modify and distribute the Software for research collaboration and academic publication.
   - Students, researchers, and academic institutions may use the Software freely for learning and research purposes.

2. PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE
   - You may use the Software for personal projects and non-commercial experimentation.
   - You may use the Software to learn causal inference techniques and deep learning methods.

RESTRICTED USES

3. COMMERCIAL USE RESTRICTIONS
   - Any use of the Software for commercial purposes, including but not limited to:
     * Integration into commercial products or services
     * Use in business operations or commercial decision-making
     * Offering consulting services using the Software
     * Creating derivative works for commercial distribution
     * Using the Software to generate revenue or commercial advantage
   - Requires explicit written permission from the copyright holder.

4. WRITTEN PERMISSION REQUIREMENT
   - To obtain permission for commercial use, contact: durai@infinidatum.net
   - Commercial licenses will be granted on a case-by-case basis and may include:
     * License fees or royalty arrangements
     * Support and maintenance agreements
     * Specific terms tailored to the commercial use case
   - Written permission must be obtained BEFORE any commercial use begins.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

5. ATTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT
   - You must retain all copyright notices and this license text in all copies.
   - Any academic publication or research paper using the Software must cite:
     "CausalLM Framework by Durai Murugan (https://github.com/rdmurugan/causallm)"

6. NO WARRANTY
   - The Software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind.
   - The copyright holder disclaims all warranties, express or implied.
   - You assume all risks associated with the use of the Software.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
   - In no event shall the copyright holder be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Software.
   - This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

8. DISTRIBUTION TERMS
   - You may distribute copies of the Software provided that:
     * This license is included with all copies
     * No commercial use restrictions are violated
     * Recipients are bound by the same license terms

9. MODIFICATION AND DERIVATIVE WORKS
   - You may create derivative works for permitted uses only.
   - Derivative works must be clearly identified and carry this same license.
   - Commercial distribution of derivative works requires written permission.

10. TERMINATION
    - This license automatically terminates if you violate any of its terms.
    - Upon termination, you must cease all use and destroy all copies of the Software.
    - Commercial permission may be revoked for cause with 30 days written notice.

ENFORCEMENT AND INTERPRETATION

11. GOVERNING LAW
    - This license shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the copyright holder resides.
    - Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or appropriate courts.

12. SEVERABILITY
    - If any provision of this license is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
    - This license constitutes the entire agreement between you and the copyright holder regarding the Software.
    - Modifications to this license must be in writing and signed by the copyright holder.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For commercial licensing inquiries, technical support, or questions about this license:

Email: durai@infinidatum.net
GitHub: https://github.com/rdmurugan/causallm

By using the Software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this License.

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CausalLM Framework - Causal Language Model
Advancing causal inference through deep learning innovation.