License

SKOTIQ SOURCE-AVAILABLE LICENSE
Version 1.2, January 2025

Copyright (c) 2025 Sean Douglas. All rights reserved.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS

   "Software" refers to Skotiq, including all source code, object code,
   documentation, assets, and any associated files in this repository.

   "Author" refers to Sean Douglas, the sole copyright holder.

   "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing, viewing, or using
   the Software.

   "Official Release" means any binary, installer, or compiled version of
   the Software distributed directly by the Author through official channels
   (GitHub releases, the official website, or other Author-designated sources).

   "Derivative Work" means any work that is based on or derived from the
   Software, including but not limited to modifications, translations,
   adaptations, extensions, or any software that incorporates portions of
   the Software's source code.

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS

   Subject to the terms of this License, the Author grants You a free,
   non-exclusive, worldwide right to:

   a) USE the Software for any purpose, including personal, educational,
      and commercial use (e.g., using Skotiq for your astrophotography
      business or paid imaging services).

   b) VIEW, DOWNLOAD, AND STUDY the source code for personal learning,
      reference, security auditing, or to understand how the Software works.

   c) MODIFY the source code for Your own personal use on devices You own
      or control. You may compile and run modified versions privately.

   d) SHARE Official Releases with others, provided they are unmodified
      and include this License. You may freely distribute the official
      installers to friends, astronomy clubs, or online communities.

   e) CONTRIBUTE improvements, bug fixes, features, or documentation back
      to the Author via pull requests or other means designated by the Author.

3. RESTRICTIONS

   You expressly MAY NOT, without prior written permission from the Author:

   a) DISTRIBUTE MODIFIED VERSIONS of the Software to any third party.
      You may not share, publish, upload, or make available any version
      of the Software that You have modified, whether as source code or
      compiled binaries.

   b) CREATE OR DISTRIBUTE DERIVATIVE WORKS based on the Software. This
      includes forks intended for public use, alternative versions, or
      any software that incorporates substantial portions of the Software.

   c) RELEASE UPDATES OR NEW VERSIONS of the Software. Only the Author
      may publish official updates, releases, or new versions.

   d) USE THE SOURCE CODE in other projects or products. You may not copy,
      adapt, or incorporate any portion of the source code, algorithms,
      architecture, or designs into other software.

   e) SELL, SUBLICENSE, OR COMMERCIALLY EXPLOIT the Software itself. While
      You may use the Software commercially (e.g., for paid imaging), You
      may not sell access to the Software, offer it as a service, or charge
      others to use it.

   f) REMOVE OR ALTER copyright notices, license terms, attribution, or
      branding contained in the Software or Official Releases.

   g) MISREPRESENT the origin of the Software or claim authorship of the
      Software or any substantial portion thereof.

4. CONTRIBUTIONS

   If You submit contributions to the Software (including but not limited
   to code, documentation, bug fixes, or feature implementations):

   a) You grant the Author a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free,
      non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, sublicense,
      and incorporate Your contributions into the Software in any way the
      Author sees fit, including under different license terms.

   b) You retain ownership of Your contributions, but You agree that the
      Author may use them without restriction or obligation to You.

   c) You represent that You have the right to make such contributions and
      that they do not infringe any third-party rights.

   d) You understand that the Author has no obligation to accept, use,
      credit, or acknowledge Your contributions.

   e) You will not be entitled to any compensation for contributions unless
      separately agreed in writing.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

   a) The Software, including all intellectual property rights therein,
      is and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Author.

   b) This License does not grant You any rights to the "Skotiq" name,
      trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, or branding.

   c) Nothing in this License grants any patent rights held by the Author.

6. SUPPORT AND UPDATES

   a) The Software is provided without any obligation of support, updates,
      or maintenance from the Author.

   b) Voluntary support for the project (such as Patreon or other platforms)
      is appreciated but does not create any additional rights or obligations
      beyond this License.

7. NO WARRANTY

   THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS
   OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
   FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

   THE AUTHOR MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE,
   UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

   YOU USE THE SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
   FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT, DATA LOSS, OR OTHER HARM ARISING
   FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

   IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
   INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
   BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS
   OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; EQUIPMENT DAMAGE; 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.

9. TERMINATION

   a) This License is effective until terminated.

   b) Your rights under this License will terminate automatically and
      immediately if You fail to comply with any of its terms.

   c) Upon termination, You must cease all use of the Software and delete
      any copies in Your possession, except that You may retain Official
      Releases previously obtained for personal archival purposes.

   d) Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 survive termination.

10. GENERAL PROVISIONS

    a) SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this License is held unenforceable,
       the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

    b) WAIVER: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a
       waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it later.

    c) ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This License constitutes the entire agreement
       regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements.

    d) GOVERNING LAW: This License shall be governed by the laws of the
       United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

    e) AMENDMENTS: The Author may publish updated versions of this License.
       Any such updates apply only to versions of the Software released
       after the updated License is published. Your use of previously
       obtained versions continues under the License terms in effect at
       the time You obtained them. Material changes will be noted in the
       repository.

11. CONTACT

    For licensing inquiries, permissions, contribution questions, or to
    support the project:

    Sean Douglas
    Email: [email protected]
    GitHub: https://github.com/Scodouglas1999
    Patreon: [Coming Soon]

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YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS, VIEW, DOWNLOAD,
OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

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QUICK REFERENCE (not legally binding, see above for full terms):

  ✓ Use Skotiq for any purpose (personal, educational, commercial imaging)
  ✓ View and study the source code
  ✓ Modify the code for your own personal use
  ✓ Share official unmodified releases with others
  ✓ Submit contributions (bug fixes, features) via pull requests

  ✗ Distribute modified versions
  ✗ Create forks or derivative works for public use
  ✗ Release your own updates or versions
  ✗ Use the source code in other projects
  ✗ Sell or sublicense the software