MIT License
Copyright (c) 2025 techformist
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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.
What This Means
The MIT License is one of the most permissive open-source licenses. It means:
You Can ✅
- Use - Use JodNote for any purpose (personal, commercial, etc.)
- Copy - Make copies and distribute them
- Modify - Change the source code
- Merge - Combine with other software
- Publish - Release modified versions
- Distribute - Share with others
- Sublicense - Include in proprietary software
- Sell - Sell copies or modified versions
Requirements 📋
You must:
- Include the license - Include this license and copyright notice in all copies
- Include copyright notice - Keep the copyright notice intact
Limitations ⚠️
- No Warranty - Software is provided "as is" with no warranties
- No Liability - Authors are not liable for damages
- No Trademark - License doesn't grant trademark rights
For Users
You can use JodNote freely for any purpose. The software is free and open source.
For Developers
You can:
- Fork the repository and create your own version
- Use JodNote's code in your projects (even commercial ones)
- Modify and redistribute as long as you include the license
For Commercial Use
Yes, you can use JodNote commercially:
- Use it in your business
- Include it in commercial products
- Sell modified versions
- Just keep the license notice
Comparison to Other Licenses
| Feature | MIT | GPL | Apache 2.0 | Proprietary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Use | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Modification | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Distribution | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Private Use | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Copyleft | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | N/A |
| Patent Grant | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | N/A |
| License Complexity | Simple | Complex | Moderate | Varies |
Third-Party Licenses
JodNote uses several open-source libraries. Their licenses are compatible with MIT:
Frontend
- Vue 3 - MIT License
- Vite - MIT License
- Pinia - MIT License
- TypeScript - Apache 2.0
- Tailwind CSS - MIT License
- Nuxt UI - MIT License
Backend (Rust/Tauri)
- Tauri - Apache 2.0 / MIT
- tokio - MIT License
- serde - Apache 2.0 / MIT
- sqlx - Apache 2.0 / MIT
See the complete list in Tech Stack.
Why MIT?
We chose the MIT License because:
- Permissive - Maximum freedom for users and developers
- Simple - Easy to understand, short and clear
- Compatible - Compatible with most other licenses
- Business-Friendly - Can be used in commercial products
- Popular - Well-understood by the open-source community
Questions About Licensing
Can I use JodNote in my company?
Yes, freely. No license fees or restrictions.
Can I modify and sell JodNote?
Yes, as long as you include the license and copyright notice.
Do I need to open-source my modifications?
No, the MIT License is not copyleft. You can keep modifications private.
Can I remove the copyright notice?
No, you must keep it in all copies.
What if I find a bug or security issue?
The license provides no warranty, but we appreciate bug reports on GitHub!
Official License Text
The authoritative MIT License text is above. For more information, see:
Contact
Questions about licensing?
Website: https://techformist.com
GitHub: https://github.com/techformist/jodnote
tl;dr: You can do almost anything with JodNote, just keep the license notice and don't blame us if something goes wrong.