DONNOTEC Double Entry Accounting System License
Version 1.0.1

A Note from DONNOTEC: We believe in providing a powerful tool for everyone. This license is designed to be fair, allowing free use for personal, educational, and non-profit purposes while ensuring the project's sustainability through affordable commercial licensing. We encourage all users to register their product to support future development. Thank you for being part of our community.

Date : June 2025

1. Definitions
1.1 “Software” refers to the DONNOTEC Double Entry Accounting System,
including its source code, associated files, documentation, or portions thereof,
made available under this License.
1.2 “Non-Commercial Use” means personal, educational,
academic research, nonprofit, or other use where no direct or indirect
commercial advantage is gained. Examples include:
- Personal record-keeping for oneself
- Nonprofit or charitable organization usage
- Use in academic institutions for teaching or research
1.3 “Commercial Use” means any use of the Software (or a
modified version thereof) in exchange for monetary or other compensation, or
for the commercial advantage or financial benefit of the user or any third
party. This includes, but is not limited to, use by for-profit businesses,
consultants, or service providers.
1.4 “You” (or “Your”) means the individual or legal entity exercising
permissions granted by this License.

2. Grant of License
2.1 Non-Commercial License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions
of this License, You are granted a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, and distribute the Software (in part or
in whole) for Non-Commercial Use only. You must retain a copy of this
License in all distributions and make clear references to the Software’s name
(“DONNOTEC Double Entry Accounting System”) and this License.
2.1.1 Module Limitation. For Non-Commercial Use, the Software is limited to the core functionality plus a maximum of one (1) additional module. Use of more than one additional module requires a Commercial License.
2.2 Commercial License Requirement. Any Commercial Use of the Software
requires obtaining a yearly paid license key from the original licensor
of the Software (“DONNOTEC” or an authorized provider). Without a valid commercial
license key, any Commercial Use is strictly prohibited.

3. Modifications and Contributions
3.1 Right to Modify. You may create modifications or derivative
works based on the Software, and You may use, copy, or distribute such
modifications for Non-Commercial Use, provided they remain under
the same terms of this License.
3.2 Distribution of Modifications. When You distribute or publish
any derivative work:
- You must retain notice of this License.
- You must clearly inform recipients that modified portions are Your own contribution
and are not part of the official Software.

4. License Key for Commercial Use
4.1 Obtaining a Commercial License Key. Organizations or individuals
intending to use the Software for commercial purposes must purchase a
valid license key from DONNOTEC or an authorized reseller.
Instructions for obtaining said license key are provided at
https://donnotec.com.
4.2 Term and Renewal. Commercial license keys are generally valid
for one year unless otherwise specified. Continued commercial usage beyond the
license term requires renewal of the license key.

5. Disclaimer of 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER 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.

6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DONNOTEC OR
ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE
UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7. Termination
7.1 Termination of Rights. If You fail to comply with any term(s) of
this License, Your rights under this License terminate automatically, and You
must cease all further use, copying, modification, and distribution of the
Software.
7.2 Survival. License provisions regarding Disclaimer of Warranty,
Limitation of Liability, and any other terms intended to survive shall remain
in effect after termination.

8. General Provisions
8.1 No Endorsement. Use of DONNOTEC’s name, trademarks, or service
marks in any advertising or publicity relating to the Software is prohibited
without specific, written prior permission.
8.2 Entire Agreement. This License constitutes the entire agreement
between You and DONNOTEC concerning the Software and supersedes any prior
agreements or understandings.
8.3 Severability. If any provision of this License is held to be
unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to
make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this License remain in full
force and effect.
8.4 Governing Law. This License shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which DONNOTEC primarily
conducts business, excluding its conflict-of-law provisions.

By using the DONNOTEC Double Entry Accounting System in any way, You acknowledge
that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this
License. If You do not agree, You must not use, copy, modify, or distribute the
Software.
