diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md index 802d14ab..df60a993 100644 --- a/LICENSE.md +++ b/LICENSE.md @@ -1,7 +1,20 @@ +> [!IMPORTANT] +> **Current Licensing Information for Serial Studio** +> Serial Studio is currently distributed exclusively under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3) until I complete the following steps: +> 1. Acquisition of a commercial Qt License. +> 2. Understanding and meeting the conditions required to distribute commercial software using Qt. +> 3. Implementation of an activation mechanism for the commercial version. +> +> Please note: +> - The limitations outlined in the "Additional Notice" section are not yet in effect. +> - The terms and conditions for the commercial license are still subject to change. +> +> My goal is to finalize and distribute Serial Studio under the new licensing model starting with version 3.0.7. + Serial Studio License ===================== -This software is dual-licensed under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3) +This software dual-licensed under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3) for open-source users and a Commercial License for business and professional users. See below for details.