Continuo Memory System

# Commercial Licensing for Continuo Memory System ## Overview Continuo Memory System is dual-licensed: - **AGPL v3** for open source and qualifying free use - **Commercial License** for organizations requiring proprietary use ## Do You Need a Commercial License? ### ✅ FREE USE (AGPL v3) You can use Continuo for **free** if you are: - ✅ **Individual developer** or researcher - ✅ **Non-profit organization** or educational institution - ✅ **Startup/Company** with: - Annual revenue < **$1,000,000 USD**, AND - Fewer than **10 employees** - ✅ **Development/Testing** purposes (any organization) - ✅ **Open source projects** (AGPL-compatible) **Requirements**: Share source code of modifications under AGPL v3 ### 💼 COMMERCIAL LICENSE REQUIRED You need a commercial license if: - ❌ Annual revenue ≥ **$1,000,000 USD**, OR - ❌ More than **10 employees**, AND - ❌ Using in **production environment** (not dev/test) **OR** you want to: - ❌ Use Continuo in **proprietary software** without sharing source - ❌ Avoid **AGPL copyleft requirements** - ❌ Offer Continuo as **SaaS** without disclosing source - ❌ Embed in **commercial products** without AGPL ## Commercial License Benefits ### What You Get: ✅ **Proprietary Use Rights** - Use without AGPL obligations - No requirement to share source code - Embed in closed-source products - Offer as SaaS without disclosure ✅ **Priority Support** (Optional Tier) - Direct email/chat support - Faster response times - Bug fix priority - Feature request consideration ✅ **Professional Services** (Optional Tier) - Custom deployment assistance - Integration consulting - Performance optimization - Architecture review ✅ **Legal Protection** - Indemnification clauses - IP warranty - Compliance assistance ## Pricing Tiers ### 🥉 Tier 1- $2,500/year - **1-50 employees** or **$1M-$5M revenue** - Proprietary use rights - Email support (48h response) - Minor version updates ### 🥈 Tier 2 - $10,000/year - **51+ employees** or **$5M+ revenue** - All Bronze benefits - Feature request consideration ## Volume Discounts - **Multi-year**: 10% off 2-year, 20% off 3-year - **Bundled services**: 15% off support + consulting packages - **Startups** (post-Series A): 40% discount first year ## Academic & Non-Profit Educational institutions and registered non-profits qualify for: - **Free commercial license** for internal use - **90% discount** on support tiers - Contact us for verification ## How to Purchase ### 1. Assess Your Needs Use our license calculator: ``` Revenue: $_________ Employees: _________ Use case: [ ] SaaS [ ] Embedded [ ] Internal Need support? [ ] Yes [ ] No ``` ### 2. Contact Sales - **Email**: gustavo@shigoto.me ### 3. License Process 1. **Quote** - Receive pricing within 24 hours 2. **Agreement** - Review and sign license agreement 3. **Payment** - Pay via invoice/credit card/wire transfer 4. **Activation** - Receive license key and documentation 5. **Support** - Access priority support channels ## Payment Terms - **Annual billing** (default) - **Quarterly billing** available (10% surcharge) - **Multi-year** prepayment discounts - Payment methods: Wire transfer, credit card, ACH - Net 30 payment terms available for Gold+ ## License Agreement Commercial license includes: ✅ **Perpetual use** for paid period ✅ **All versions** released during license period ✅ **No AGPL obligations** for your code ✅ **Unlimited deployments** (same organization) ✅ **Unlimited developers** (within employee count tier) ✅ **Transferable** (with approval, $500 fee) ## FAQs ### What if I exceed the free tier mid-year? You have **60 days** from exceeding thresholds to purchase a license. We'll work with you on prorated pricing. ### Can I trial the commercial license? Yes! **30-day free trial** of any tier. No credit card required. ### What if I'm open source but need support? Support-only packages available without license fees for AGPL-compliant projects: $1,000/year for email support. ### Do you offer discounts for early-stage startups? Yes! **Pre-Series A startups** (verified via Crunchbase/PitchBook): - Free for first $1M revenue - 40% discount until Series B - Must share usage metrics for case study ### Can I contribute patches under commercial license? Yes! Contributions are always welcome. We offer: - **Contributor License Agreement (CLA)** for commercial users - **Bounties** for critical features ($500-$5,000) - **Revenue share** for major modules (10% of related license revenue) ### What happens if I stop paying? - Revert to **AGPL v3** terms - **60-day grace period** to comply or renew - Previously licensed code remains usable (perpetual fallback) - Must share all modifications made during commercial period ## Dual Licensing Model Explained ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CONTINUO MEMORY SYSTEM │ │ (Dual Licensed) │ └─────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘ │ ┌────────┴─────────┐ │ │ ┌────▼─────┐ ┌────▼──────┐ │ AGPL v3 │ │ Commercial│ │ License │ │ License │ └────┬─────┘ └────┬──────┘ │ │ ┌────▼──────────────────▼──────┐ │ MUST share source code │ │ Free for qualifying users │ │ Open source projects │ └──────────────────────────────┘ ┌────▼──────────────────▼──────┐ │ Proprietary use allowed │ │ No source disclosure │ │ Priority support included │ └──────────────────────────────┘ ``` ## Open Source Commitments Even with commercial licensing, we remain committed to: ✅ **Core open source** - Base functionality always AGPL ✅ **Community first** - Features prioritized by community needs ✅ **Transparent roadmap** - Public development on GitHub ✅ **No lock-in** - Always option to use under AGPL v3 ✅ **Fair pricing** - Commercial licenses fund development ## Contact **General Inquiries**: gustavo@shigoto.me **License Questions**: gustavo@shigoto.me **Support**: gustavo@shigoto.me **Sales**: gustavo@shigoto.me **Office Hours** (UTC-3): Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM --- **Continuo Memory System** Copyright © 2025 D.D. & Gustavo Porto Licensed under AGPL v3 + Commercial Exception *Last updated: 2025-10-14*