License

Cypht License Overview

Cypht source code is distributed under the LGPL V2.1 license. Cypht will always be both free and Open Source. Learn about our licensing terms and the third-party libraries we use.

Understanding LGPL V2.1

The GNU Lesser General Public License is a free software license that allows you to use, modify, and distribute Cypht under certain conditions.

Key Permissions

What You Can Do

  • Use Cypht for commercial purposes
  • Modify the source code
  • Distribute modified versions
  • Use it in proprietary applications
  • Charge for distribution and support

Requirements

  • Provide access to source code
  • Include license notices
  • State changes made to the code
  • Allow users to reverse engineer
  • Keep modifications under LGPL

Third-Party Libraries

Cypht uses a handful of third party libraries both indirectly and directly. Compatible versions of direct dependencies are always included in the Cypht source or installed via PHP composer.

Directly Used Libraries

These libraries are directly integrated into Cypht and are essential for core functionality :

Indirectly Used Libraries

These libraries are used during development and testing but are not required for running Cypht :

License Compliance

Understanding your obligations when using and distributing Cypht.

Distribution Requirements

When distributing Cypht or modified versions, you must :

Compliance Checklist

  • Include a copy of the LGPL v2.1 license
  • Provide copyright notices for all components
  • Make source code available to recipients
  • Allow users to modify and redistribute
  • Keep modifications under LGPL license
  • Document changes made to the original code

Commercial Use

Yes, you can use Cypht in commercial applications! The LGPL allows commercial use as long as you comply with the license terms. You can :

Allowed

  • Sell commercial products using Cypht
  • Use in proprietary software
  • Charge for support and services
  • Create custom modules

Requirements

  • Provide source for Cypht components
  • Allow users to replace Cypht parts
  • Include license notices
  • Document modifications

Additional Resources

More information about Open Source licensing and Cypht.

License Resources

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