License

UNA Community Management System (CMS) is licensed under the MIT License, one of the most permissive and open software licenses available. This document explains the licensing terms for UNA CMS core software and apps, as well as clarifying the distinction between the free software and paid services offered by UNA Inc.

MIT License

The MIT License is a permissive free software license that originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. UNA CMS is released under this license, which grants users extensive rights to the software.

Full License Text 

The MIT License (MIT)

Copyright (c) 2016 UNA, Inc

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 License Means For You

Under the MIT License, you are permitted to:

  • Use the software for any purpose, including commercial applications
  • Modify the source code to suit your needs
  • Distribute the original or modified versions of the software
  • Sublicense the software as part of your own projects
  • Sell copies of the software or products built with it

The only requirement is that you include the original copyright notice and license text in any copy or substantial portion of the software.

UNA Apps Licensing

All apps provided with UNA CMS by the UNA Inc team are also licensed under the MIT License. This includes:

  • Core system apps
  • Content modules
  • Context modules
  • Profile modules
  • Templates
  • Language packs
  • Service tools
  • Integrations

This means that all apps developed and distributed by UNA Inc can be used without limitation, following the same terms as the core software. You are free to use, modify, and redistribute these apps for any purpose, including commercial applications.

It's important to understand the distinction between UNA's free software and paid services:

Free Software (MIT Licensed)

  • UNA CMS core software
  • All apps developed by UNA Inc
  • Source code access
  • Right to modify and redistribute
  • No usage limitations

UNA Inc offers various paid services that are separate from the software licensing. All pricing and paid offers are for services only, such as:

  1. Update Server Access: Subscription-based access to UNA's update server, which provides:

    • Automatic updates for apps
    • Streamlined update process
    • Notification of new versions

  2. Direct Support Services:

    • Priority technical assistance
    • Troubleshooting help
    • Implementation guidance
    • Consultation on best practices

  3. Custom Implementation Services:

    • Tailored development for specific needs
    • Custom app development
    • Integration with third-party systems
    • Specialized feature implementation

These paid services are optional and not required to use the software. You can use, modify, and distribute UNA CMS and all its apps without purchasing any services from UNA Inc.

Commercial Use

The MIT License explicitly permits commercial use of UNA CMS. This means you can:

  • Build commercial websites and applications with UNA
  • Charge clients for UNA-based implementations
  • Include UNA in commercial products
  • Sell services related to UNA
  • Create and sell your own apps for UNA

Modifications and Contributions

When modifying UNA CMS:

  • You are not required to make your modifications public
  • You can choose to keep your changes private
  • If you distribute modified versions, you must include the original MIT License text
  • Contributions to the official UNA repository may be subject to additional contribution agreements

Third-Party Components

UNA CMS may include third-party components with their own licenses. These components maintain their original licenses, which may differ from the MIT License. Always review the documentation for any third-party components you use.

Disclaimer of Warranty

As stated in the license, UNA CMS is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. UNA Inc does not provide any guarantees regarding the software's performance, suitability for specific purposes, or freedom from defects.

Conclusion

UNA CMS and all apps provided by UNA Inc are free software licensed under the MIT License, giving you extensive freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software. Paid services offered by UNA Inc are optional and separate from the software licensing, providing additional convenience and support for those who choose to purchase them.

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