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Chore: License updates
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55 changes: 10 additions & 45 deletions COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md
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# Commercial License Agreement
# Commercial License

## Overview
This software is available under a Commercial License for organizations or individuals using it in commercial contexts or whose annual revenue exceeds $1 million. Commercial use is defined as any use of the software:

This Commercial License Agreement ("Agreement") is between you (the "Licensee") and Ashish Mishra (the "Licensor") for the use of the `@ai-stack/payloadcms` plugin for [Payload](https://payloadcms.com/).
- In a production environment for commercial gain (e.g., SaaS products, internal business applications, etc.).
- By any company or organization with over $1 million in annual revenue.
- Where the software is integrated into commercial products sold or licensed to third parties.

## Grant of License
## Pricing and Terms

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use, modify, and distribute the Plugin for commercial purposes.
To use this software commercially, please contact [ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com](mailto:ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com) to obtain pricing information and a commercial license agreement.

## Commercial Use
## Transitioning from MIT License

The Plugin may be used in commercial applications under this Agreement. Commercial use includes, but is not limited to, integration into proprietary software, use in a business-critical environment, or distribution as part of a commercial product.

## Fees

The fees for a commercial license are determined based on usage and company requirements. Please contact the author for detailed pricing information and to discuss your specific needs.

- **Contact for Pricing:** Ashish Mishra
- **Email:** [ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com](mailto:ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com)

## Support and Maintenance

The commercial license includes support for bug fixes related to the Plugin. The scope of support, including response times and additional maintenance requirements, will be determined based on the specific needs of the Licensee and will be agreed upon in a separate agreement if necessary.

For more extensive support or custom maintenance, please contact the author to discuss your requirements and receive a customized support plan.

## Restrictions

Any redistribution or sale of the Plugin or derivative works thereof must comply with the terms of the MIT License if distributed under the MIT License. However, for commercial purposes including reselling or embedding in a proprietary product, the commercial license must be obtained.


## Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by either party if the other party breaches any of its terms. Upon termination, the Licensee must cease all use of the Plugin and destroy all copies in its possession.

## Contact Information

For any inquiries or to obtain a commercial license, please contact:

- **Author:** Ashish Mishra
- **GitHub:** [ashbuilds](https://github.com/ashbuilds)
- **Email:** [ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com](mailto:ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com)

## Governing Law

The governing law for this Agreement will be determined upon mutual agreement between the parties.

## Acknowledgment

By using the Plugin under this Commercial License Agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If you began using this software under the MIT License and now require a Commercial License due to changes in your usage (e.g., revenue growth or production use), please contact us to transition to the Commercial License. Past usage under the MIT License is permitted, but future versions will require adherence to the commercial terms.

By continuing to use this software in a commercial context without a valid license, you are in violation of the terms of this agreement.
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# MIT License
# License

This project is licensed under a dual-license model: The MIT License applies for personal, non-commercial use, or for businesses with revenue under $1 million annually. For commercial use by larger organizations or projects, a commercial license must be obtained.

## 1. MIT License (for open-source use)

Copyright (c) 2024 Ashish Mishra

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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.

## 2. Commercial License (for commercial use)

If you are using this project in a commercial context or your organization’s revenue exceeds $1 million annually, you must obtain a commercial license. See [COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md](COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md) for full terms.

By using this project, you agree to the terms of the license applicable to your use case.
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## Licensing

This plugin is available under dual licensing:
This project is dual-licensed under the **MIT License** and a **Commercial License**. Please read carefully to determine which license applies to you:

- ### Open-Source License
1. **MIT License** (For open-source projects, individual use, and organizations with revenue under $1 million):
- This license allows free use, modification, and distribution as long as the original copyright notice is included.
- This license does not apply to companies or organizations that generate revenue above $1 million annually.

This plugin is available under the [MIT License](LICENSE.md). You can use, modify, and distribute it freely under the terms of this license.
2. **Commercial License** (For commercial organizations or companies with revenue over $1 million):
- If you are using this project in a commercial context or your organization’s annual revenue exceeds $1 million, you must obtain a commercial license.
- The commercial license includes additional rights for enterprise-level use, support, and feature requests.
- To inquire about a commercial license, contact [ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com](mailto:ashish.mishra41191@gmail.com).

- ### Commercial License

For companies or individuals who wish to use the plugin in a commercial context, require additional features, or need support, please refer to the [Commercial License Agreement](COMMERCIAL-LICENSE.md) for more details.
For any questions or concerns about licensing, feel free to reach out!
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"name": "@ai-stack/payloadcms",
"version": "3.0.0-beta.111.1",
"version": "3.0.0-beta.111.2",
"private": false,
"bugs": "https://github.com/ashbuilds/payload-ai/issues",
"repository": "https://github.com/ashbuilds/payload-ai",
"license": "MIT",
"license": "(MIT AND COMMERCIAL)",
"author": "ashbuilds",
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