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Tailgrape.BlazorComponents 3.0.65

Tailgrape Blazor Components - License Agreement

Version: 1.0
Last Updated: December 2024

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Tailgrape Blazor Components is FREE for businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Larger organizations must purchase a commercial license.

1. License Grant

1.1 Free License (Businesses with < 10 Employees)

We grant you a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • ? Download and install the Tailgrape Blazor Components package
  • ? Use all components in your applications
  • ? Create commercial and non-commercial projects
  • ? Modify the source code for your own use
  • ? Deploy to any number of servers/environments
  • ? Use in both web and internal applications

Requirements for Free Use:

  1. Your organization must have fewer than 10 employees
  2. You must include attribution in your application (see Section 3)
  3. You may not redistribute the package as your own
  4. You agree to the terms of this license

1.2 Commercial License (Businesses with 10+ Employees)

Organizations with 10 or more employees require a commercial license.

Commercial License Benefits:

  • ? Right to use in all commercial products
  • ? Priority support and updates
  • ? Custom development options
  • ? Unlimited deployment
  • ? No attribution required
  • ? SLA guarantees

Contact for Commercial License:

2. Definition of Employee Count

2.1 How We Count Employees

An "employee" includes:

  • Full-time employees
  • Part-time employees
  • Contractors working more than 20 hours per week
  • Freelancers on retainer
  • Any person with decision-making authority

2.2 Employee Count Verification

We trust your honesty. However, we may request documentation to verify employee count if:

  • Your usage patterns suggest otherwise
  • We receive a complaint or report
  • During a routine audit

2.3 Growth Beyond 10 Employees

If your business grows beyond 10 employees:

  1. You have 90 days to purchase a commercial license
  2. Contact us immediately at support@tailgrape.com
  3. We offer discounted transition pricing

3. Attribution Requirements

For free license holders, you must include attribution in your application.

3.1 Attribution in Application

Include a visible credit somewhere in your app (e.g., footer, about page):

Powered by Tailgrape Blazor Components
https://www.tailgrape.com/components

Or include in documentation/credits:

This application uses Tailgrape Blazor Components
Licensed under the Tailgrape Free License
https://github.com/radhakrishnan-j/Tailgrape.BlazorComponents

3.2 Attribution in Code

You may optionally include a comment in your code:

// Using Tailgrape Blazor Components (Free License)
// https://www.tailgrape.com/components
using Tailgrape.BlazorComponents;

3.3 Exceptions

Attribution is NOT required if:

  • You have a commercial license
  • The component is internal/non-public facing
  • Your app is not distributed (internal use only)
  • You request a waiver (contact: support@tailgrape.com)

4. Restrictions

4.1 You May NOT

? Remove or alter copyright notices ? Redistribute the package under a different name or license ? Sell the components as your own product ? Use in organizations with 10+ employees without commercial license ? Reverse engineer or decompile for proprietary purposes ? Use for competing component libraries ? Sublicense to third parties (without commercial license) ? Create derivative works for commercial sale

4.2 Permitted Modifications

? Modify components for your own use ? Create custom versions for internal projects ? Adapt styling to match your brand ? Extend functionality for specific needs

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All intellectual property rights in Tailgrape Blazor Components are owned by Tailgrape Technologies or its licensors.

5.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to:

  • Your application code
  • Your data
  • Your customizations
  • Your branding

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

6.1 "As-Is" Basis

The software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind:

  • ? No warranty of merchantability
  • ? No warranty of fitness for purpose
  • ? No warranty of non-infringement
  • ? No warranty of accuracy
  • ? No warranty of compatibility

6.2 Technical Support

Free licenses receive community support only:

  • Documentation and guides
  • Community forums
  • GitHub issues (best effort)

Commercial licenses receive:

  • Priority technical support
  • Guaranteed response times
  • Direct support channels
  • SLA agreements

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 No Liability for Damages

In no event shall Tailgrape Technologies be liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data or revenue
  • Business interruption
  • Claim costs or expenses
  • Failure of components

Even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability under this license shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid (if any).

8. Termination

8.1 Termination Rights

We may terminate this license if:

  • You violate any term of this agreement
  • You exceed 10 employees without obtaining a commercial license
  • You use the software unlawfully
  • You infringe our intellectual property rights

8.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the software ends
  • You must stop using the components
  • You must delete all copies (except existing deployed versions)
  • Sections 5-10 survive termination

9. Updates and Changes

9.1 Software Updates

We may release updates that:

  • Add new features
  • Fix bugs
  • Improve performance
  • Change licensing terms (with notice)

9.2 License Changes

We may change this license with 30 days notice. Your use of updated versions constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9.3 Discontinued Components

We may discontinue features or components with notice but will maintain backward compatibility where possible.

10. Compliance and Verification

10.1 Compliance Obligation

By using this software, you agree to comply with this license.

10.2 Verification Rights

We reserve the right to:

  • Request documentation of employee count
  • Audit usage patterns
  • Monitor for license violations
  • Take legal action if needed

10.3 Transition Period

If audit reveals non-compliance:

  • 30-day notice to correct
  • 90-day cure period to purchase commercial license
  • No penalties if corrected in time

11. Governing Law

11.1 Jurisdiction

This license is governed by the laws of [Your Country/Region].

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation (30 days)
  2. Mediation (if negotiation fails)
  3. Legal proceedings (as last resort)

12. Contact Information

Support

Licensing Inquiries

  • Commercial License: licensing@tailgrape.com
  • Custom Terms: support@tailgrape.com

Reporting Violations

  • Email: legal@tailgrape.com
  • GitHub: Create an issue with [LICENSE-VIOLATION] tag

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this free if I have 10 employees?

A: No. If you have exactly 10 or more employees, you need a commercial license.

Q: What if I'm a startup that will grow?

A: You can use free while under 10 employees. You have 90 days to get a commercial license once you grow.

Q: Do I need attribution for internal apps?

A: No. Attribution is only required for public-facing applications.

Q: Can I modify the components?

A: Yes, you can modify for your own use. You just can't redistribute your modified version.

Q: What about open-source projects?

A: Open-source projects with < 10 maintainers can use free. Large open-source projects should contact us.

Q: Can I use in a client project?

A: Yes, if your company has < 10 employees. If the client company has 10+ employees, the client needs a commercial license.

Q: Do I need a commercial license per project?

A: No. One commercial license covers your entire organization.

Q: Can I use in multiple apps?

A: Yes. One license covers all your applications.

Q: What if I'm a solo freelancer?

A: You're free to use! You have fewer than 10 employees.

Q: Can I use in desktop or mobile apps?

A: Yes. This license covers all application types (web, desktop, mobile).

14. Third-Party Licenses

This package may include third-party components licensed under:

  • MIT License
  • Apache License 2.0
  • Other open-source licenses

See THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md for details.

15. Version History

Version Date Changes
1.0 Dec 2024 Initial release

16. Agreement Acceptance

By downloading, installing, or using Tailgrape Blazor Components, you acknowledge that:

? You have read and understood this license
? You agree to be bound by its terms
? You qualify for the free license (if claiming free use)
? You will comply with all restrictions

?? Final Notes

This license is designed to be fair to both developers and businesses:

  • ? Generous free tier - Use without restrictions if < 10 employees
  • ?? Reasonable commercial terms - Affordable pricing for larger organizations
  • ?? Transparent terms - No hidden restrictions or surprises
  • ?? Growth-friendly - Discounts available as you scale

Questions? Contact us at support@tailgrape.com

Tailgrape Blazor Components
Made with ?? by Tailgrape Technologies

Acceptance

To accept this license, you must:

  1. ? Read this entire agreement
  2. ? Confirm you understand your obligations
  3. ? Agree to comply with all terms
  4. ? Use the software according to these terms

By using Tailgrape Blazor Components, you automatically accept these terms.

Last Updated: December 2024
Version: 1.0

For updates to this license, check: https://github.com/radhakrishnan-j/Tailgrape.BlazorComponents/blob/master/LICENSE.md