Nogeese Public License 1.0

Copyright (c) 2025 Nogeese

1. Preamble

The Nogeese Public License 1.0 (NPL 1.0) is a free software license designed to give users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the Software while ensuring that all derivatives remain under the same terms. It aims to encourage collaboration, innovation, and transparency in the development and use of software.

2. Definitions

- "Software" refers to the code and all associated files provided under this license.
- "Derivative Works" means modifications, enhancements, or other works based on the Software.
- "You" refers to the licensee—the individual or entity receiving the rights granted under this license.

3. Grant of Rights

You are hereby granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

- Use the Software for any purpose, including personal, commercial, or research purposes.
- Copy the Software, distribute copies of the Software, and/or make the Software available to others.
- Modify the Software to create derivative works, subject to the conditions of this License.
- Distribute derivative works of the Software under the terms of this License.

4. Conditions

- When redistributing the Software (either in its original or modified form), you must include this License in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
- If you distribute a modified version of the Software, you must clearly state the changes you made to the original Software.
- You must provide access to the source code of the Software when redistributing it, either by including the source code with the distribution or by providing a written offer to provide the source code.

5. Prohibitions

You may not:

- Use the Software in any unlawful manner or for any purpose that could harm the reputation of the Software or its contributors.
- Sell or sublicense the Software separately from any larger work that it is a part of.
- Use the Software in a manner that infringes on the rights of any third party.

6. Disclaimer of Warranty

The Software is provided "as-is", without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the Software remains with you.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the authors or copyright holders 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 Software or the use or other dealings in the Software.

8. Termination

If you violate any of the terms of this License, your rights to use, copy, or distribute the Software will be immediately terminated. You may remedy this by bringing your use of the Software into compliance with the terms of this License.

9. Miscellaneous

- Governing Law: This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Poland.
- Severability: If any provision of this License is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
