Version 1.0 – June 2021
This license applies to the LightCode Platform software components developed by KarmicSoft as part of the Erasmus+ project “Strengthening the Digital Transformation of Higher Education Through Low-Code” (Project No. 2022-1-FR01-KA220-HED-000086863).
This license grants the right to freely access and use the platform under the following strict conditions:
- For educational purposes only, within the framework of Erasmus+ and higher education institutions.
- Primarily for students and faculty members affiliated with recognized LightCode partner universities.
- For non-commercial academic research activities.
Use outside this scope, including access by non-affiliated individuals or organizations, commercial activities, professional services, or proprietary integrations, requires a separate commercial agreement.
- The platform is provided free of charge for the purposes outlined above.
- Educational content produced using the platform must comply with the Erasmus+ open access policy (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 or equivalent for teaching materials).
- The LightCode Platform software, its core components, and all associated intellectual property remain the exclusive property of KarmicSoft.
- This license does not grant universal access.
- Access is strictly limited to students, researchers, and faculty members of officially recognized LightCode partner universities.
- To inquire about becoming a partner institution, please contact KarmicSoft Sales at sales@karmicsoft.com.
- Use in or for commercial services, paid applications, or training programs.
- Installation or deployment on private or corporate servers for business purposes.
- Use by individuals not directly affiliated with a partner university.
- Redistribution, sublicensing, or reverse engineering of the platform’s core software.
Organizations interested in:
- On-premise deployment and self-hosted runtime environments.
- Enterprise-grade features and premium proprietary plugins.
- Dedicated technical support and SLA agreements.
- White-label solutions or OEM licensing.
Are invited to contact KarmicSoft Sales at contact@karmicsoft.com for a customized licensing package.
The LightCode Platform is distributed under a multi-licensing model:
- Core platform: Proprietary License – KarmicSoft All Rights Reserved.
- Educational Content: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0.
- Select Plugins and Extensions: May be distributed under MIT, Apache 2.0, or proprietary licenses, as explicitly specified in their documentation.
Note: The LightCode Platform is intentionally GPL-incompatible. Integration of GPL-licensed code into the core platform is prohibited to protect proprietary intellectual property.
This software is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. KarmicSoft disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from its use under this community, educational, or partnership license.
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