metasploit-framework/documentation/LICENSE

The Metasploit Framework License v1.0

Copyright (C) 2006 METASPLOIT.COM


Definitions

a. "License" means this particular version of this document.

b. "Software" means any software that is distributed under the terms of 
this License.

c. "Extension" means any enhancement to the Software that does not require 
modification of the Software itself. Extensions include any module or 
plugin that can be dynamically loaded by the Software.

d. "Developer" means the copyright holders of this Software, including, 
but not limited to, the Metasploit Project staff, and any third-party 
contributors.

e. "Documentation" means any manuals, tutorials, or code samples provided 
with the Software.

f. "Use" means to download, install, access, copy, execute, or otherwise 
benefit from the Software.


License Grants

1. You are granted the non-exclusive rights set forth in this license 
provided you agree to and comply with any and all conditions in this 
license. Use of the Software, in any form, signifies acceptance of this 
license. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.

2. You may copy and distribute the Software provided that the following 
conditions are met:

a. You must include this license document in the distribution.

b. The entire package is distributed unmodified, including - but not 
restricted to - copyright, trademark notices and disclaimers, as released 
by the Developer.

c. The Software is distributed without any charge beyond the costs of data 
transfer or storage media. You may not sell this Software or distribute 
any component of this Software in a commercial application without a 
signed letter of agreement from the copyright holder.

3. You may make modifications to the Software and distribute your 
modifications, in a form that is separate from the Software, such as 
patches. The following restrictions apply to modifications:

a. Modifications must not alter or remove any copyright notices in the 
Software.

b. When modifications to the Software are released under this license, a 
non-exclusive royalty-free right is granted to the Developer to 
distribute your modification in future versions of the Software provided 
such versions remain available under these terms in addition to any other 
license(s) of the Developer.

4. You may develop Extensions to this software and distribute these 
Extensions under any license you see fit, as long as the following 
conditions are met:

a. The Extension, when installed with the Software, must not modify the 
behavior of the Software until the user requests that the Extension 
should be activated.

b. The Extension may programatically execute code provided by this 
Software, but may not include copies of this Software (modified or 
otherwise) in the extension itself.

c. The Extension may not modify the user interface or output of the 
Software such that the Software copyrights or licensing terms are no 
longer displayed.

d. The Extension may not modify the user interface or output of the 
Software such that the title of the Software is omitted or changed.

5. You may develop application programs, reusable components and other 
software items that interface with the original or modified versions of 
the Software, as long as the distribution conditions in section 2 are 
met.


Online Updates

The Software has the ability to download updates from the Developer's 
servers. These updates may contain bug fixes, new functionality, updated 
Documentation, or Extensions. When retrieving these updates, the Software 
may transmit the software version and operating system information to the 
update server. The server may record this information, in conjunction 
with the IP address of the user, in order to maintain accurate 
statistics. By using the online update feature, you hereby agree to allow 
this information to be transmitted and recorded by the Developer.


Proper Use

You agree that you will use the Software in compliance with all applicable 
local, state, national, and international laws, rules and regulations, 
including any laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported 
from your country of residence. Violation of any of the foregoing may 
result in immediate termination of this License, and may subject you to 
state, national and/or international penalties and other legal 
consequences.


Copyright and Trademark

Product names, words or phrases mentioned in this agreement may be 
trademarks or servicemarks of the Developer. You may not alter or change 
the copyright or trademark notices as contained in the Software.


License Termination

This License is effective until terminated. This License will terminate 
immediately without notice from the Developer if you fail to comply with 
any provision of this License. Upon such termination you must destroy the 
Software, all accompanying written materials, and all copies thereof.


Limitations of Liability

In no event will the Developer be liable to you for any consequential, 
incidental, indirect or special damages whatsoever (including, without 
limitation, loss of expected savings, loss of confidential information, 
presence of viruses, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, 
loss of business information and the like), whether foreseeable or not, 
arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software or 
accompanying materials, regardless of the basis of the claim and even if 
the Developer or a Developer's representative has been advised of the 
possibility of such damage.


No Warranty

The Software and this license document are provided AS IS with NO WARRANTY 
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY AND 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Developer from and 
against any and all claims or actions, including legal expenses, that 
arise or result from your use of the Software.


Miscellaneous

If any part of this License is found void and unenforceable, it will not 
affect the validity of the balance of the license, which shall remain 
valid and enforceable according to its terms.


Choice of Law

This license will be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of 
the Travis County, Texas, USA, without regard to its conflict of law 
provisions.