# Commercial License for AEM MCP Server
## Overview
The AEM MCP Server is primarily licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)**. However, we offer commercial licensing for organizations that wish to use this software without the obligations of AGPL-3.0.
## Why Choose a Commercial License?
### AGPL-3.0 Requirements (Open Source)
If you use AEM MCP Server under AGPL-3.0, you must:
- ✅ Provide complete source code to all users who interact with your service
- ✅ License all modifications under AGPL-3.0
- ✅ Prominently display AGPL notices in your application
- ✅ Make your entire application AGPL-3.0 (copyleft applies to combined work)
**This is often not acceptable for commercial/proprietary applications.**
### Commercial License Benefits
With a commercial license, you can:
- ✅ Keep your modifications and implementations private
- ✅ Integrate into proprietary systems without source disclosure
- ✅ No copyleft obligations
- ✅ Priority support and maintenance
- ✅ Legal protection and indemnification
- ✅ Custom feature development available
- ✅ Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
## Pricing Tiers
### Startup License
**$X,XXX per year**
- Up to 10 developers
- Single production deployment
- Email support
- Bug fixes and security updates
### Business License
**$XX,XXX per year**
- Unlimited developers
- Up to 5 production deployments
- Priority email & chat support
- Bug fixes, security updates, and minor features
- Quarterly business reviews
### Enterprise License
**Custom pricing**
- Unlimited developers and deployments
- 24/7 priority support
- Custom feature development
- Dedicated success manager
- On-site training available
- Custom SLAs
- Legal indemnification
## Evaluation License
We offer a **30-day free evaluation license** for organizations to test the software in their environment before committing to a commercial license.
## Licensing Process
1. **Contact us** with your requirements
2. **Receive evaluation license** (30 days)
3. **Choose appropriate tier** based on your needs
4. **Sign license agreement** and complete payment
5. **Receive commercial license** with full rights
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Q: Can I start with AGPL and switch to commercial later?
**A:** Yes! Many organizations start with AGPL for evaluation and switch to commercial when going to production.
### Q: What if I've already deployed under AGPL?
**A:** Contact us immediately. We can provide a retroactive commercial license and help with compliance.
### Q: Do I need a commercial license for development/testing?
**A:** No, AGPL is fine for internal development. You need commercial licensing when:
- Deploying to production with proprietary modifications
- Providing service to customers without sharing source
- Integrating into proprietary products
### Q: Can I negotiate custom terms?
**A:** Absolutely! Enterprise licenses are fully customizable.
### Q: What payment methods do you accept?
**A:** Wire transfer, check, credit card, and purchase orders for annual contracts.
## Contact for Commercial Licensing
**Email:** [your-email@example.com]
**Website:** [your-website.com/commercial-license]
**Phone:** [your-phone-number]
**Business Hours:** Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM [Your Timezone]
Response time: Within 24 hours for commercial licensing inquiries.
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## Legal Notice
This commercial licensing program is offered by [Your Legal Entity Name]. All commercial licenses are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our Commercial License Agreement. Contact us for a copy of the full agreement.
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