Licenses
PolyForm Project publishes a suite of standardized licenses:
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PolyForm Noncommercial is a general noncommercial license for software. |
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PolyForm Perimeter permits uses other than those that compete with the software. |
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PolyForm Shield permits uses other than those that compete with the provider of the software. |
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PolyForm Strict removes permission to distribute copies and make changes, leaving only permission to use for noncommercial purposes. |
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PolyForm Internal Use permits use for internal business purposes. |
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PolyForm Small Business permits use by small businesses and other small organizations. |
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PolyForm Free Trial permits a free, time-limited trial. |
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PolyForm Countdown helps developers schedule changes to different license terms in the future. |
Quick Reference
| License | Use | Change | Distribute | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strict | Yes | Non-Commercial | ||
| Noncommercial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Non-Commercial |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes | Trial | |
| Internal Use | Yes | Yes | Internal | |
| Small Business | Yes | Yes | Yes | SMB |
| Perimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes | No Competition with Software |
| Shield | Yes | Yes | Yes | No Competition with Provider |







