CORE/docs/licensing.md
JeremyStarTM 99703cf03e CORE rewrite (#1)
Reviewed-on: StarOpenSource/core#1

Rewrote CORE and improved the startup process and startup time significantly. The documentation has been beefed up too and is now much better. Existing projects may need major refactoring however.
Co-authored-by: JeremyStarTM <jeremystartm@staropensource.de>
Co-committed-by: JeremyStarTM <jeremystartm@staropensource.de>
2023-08-25 14:34:57 +02:00

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# Licensing
## Disclaimer
This documentation page only covers the most important licensing question. If you want to read more about the GNU General Public License Version 3, [read this](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html).
## Note
Under a **modified CORE copy** we understand a CORE installation that has been modified in any way. The configuration file `config.gd` is excluded.
## What happens when the license is violated against?
We'll contact the person/organisation doing that. If they won't take it down or can't be contacted, we'll send a cease and desist letter or contact a lawyer.
## Can I use CORE inside of my proprietary application or game?
No, you are not allowed to do that. Your project must be open source. [Read more...](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLInProprietarySystem)
## Do I need to publish a modified CORE copy?
If your project is private, no. But if you are publishing or sharing a application/game that uses a modified CORE copy, **you are required** to publish the modified CORE code under the GNU General Public License v3. [Read more...](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLRequireSourcePostedPublic)
## Can I change the license of my CORE fork?
No, you can't. You are not allowed to do that. [Read more...](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#HeardOtherLicense)
## Can I sell my CORE fork?
Yes, but you are required to publish the source code under the GNU General Public License version 3. [Read more...](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLCommercially)