WD-SAL v1.0 – whitedragon-dev Source-Available License

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What Is WD-SAL?

The whitedragon-dev Source-Available License (WD-SAL) is a license template designed for developers who want to share their source code while maintaining strict control over commercial use, patent rights, and sublicensing.

Key Principles:

The copyright holder retains full commercial rights.
No third party may use the software commercially without explicit written permission.
Patent protection – explicit grant with termination on patent litigation.
No sublicensing – third parties cannot relicense your code.
Zero liability – strongest possible disclaimer.

Who Is This License For?

This license is ideal for:

Open-source projects that want patent protection and prevent relicensing
Academic and research software
Personal projects and hobbyist code
Non-profit organizations sharing tools
Developers who want to maintain commercial control while sharing freely

Credit: This license template is provided by whitedragon-dev. If you use it, we appreciate attribution in your documentation.

Key Features

Free to use, modify, and share for non-commercial purposes

Third parties cannot sell or exploit without permission

Clear definition of "non-commercial"

Attribution to the copyright holder is required

Absolutely zero liability – "WITH ALL FAULTS"

Indemnification protects the copyright holder

Contributions are welcomed and credited when merged

Automatic termination on license violation

No additional restrictions may be imposed downstream

Explicit patent grant with termination clause

No sublicensing by third parties

Quick Start

To apply the WD-SAL v1.0 to your project:

Copy the full license text from the License Text page.
Replace [Year] with the current year.
Replace [Copyright Holder Name] with your name or organization.
Replace [Your Jurisdiction] and [Your City, Your Country] with your legal location.
Create a file named LICENSE in your project's root directory and paste the text.

Learn More

Read the About page for a deeper explanation of the license.
See the FAQ for common questions and answers.
View the full License Text.
For commercial licensing inquiries, visit the Contact page.