> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# License

> License information for Vault projects

## Project Licenses

Vault projects are released under dual licensing, depending on the type of content:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="GPL-3.0" icon="balance-scale">
    Software and code components
  </Card>

  <Card title="CC BY-NC-ND 4.0" icon="creative-commons">
    Documentation and media content
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## GNU General Public License v3.0

[![GPL-3.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPLv3-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt)

Software components in Vault are licensed under the **GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)**.

### Key Points

* **Freedom to use** - Run the software for any purpose
* **Freedom to study** - Access and modify the source code
* **Freedom to share** - Distribute copies to help others
* **Freedom to improve** - Distribute modified versions
* **Copyleft** - Derivative works must also be GPL-3.0

### Full License

Read the complete GPL-3.0 license at: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt)

## Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0

[![CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-CC_BY--NC--ND_4.0-lightgrey.svg)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en)

Documentation, images, and media files are licensed under **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International**.

### Key Points

* **Attribution** - You must give appropriate credit
* **NonCommercial** - Not for commercial purposes
* **NoDerivatives** - No modified versions allowed
* **Share** - Copy and redistribute in any medium or format

### Full License

Read the complete CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license at: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en)

## Individual Project Licenses

<Warning>
  Some projects within Vault may have specific licensing terms. Always check the README file in each project directory for accurate license information.
</Warning>

Before using a specific project:

1. Navigate to the project directory
2. Read the project-specific README
3. Check for LICENSE or COPYING files
4. Review any third-party component licenses

## Third-Party Components

Vault includes third-party components, each with their own licenses:

* Review individual component licenses
* Respect attribution requirements
* Comply with license terms when redistributing
* Check NOTICE or CREDITS files for details

## Choosing the Right License

When working with Vault projects:

| Content Type | License |
| - | - |
| Scripts, code, executables | GPL-3.0 |
| Documentation, README files | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 |
| Images, logos, media | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 |
| Third-party components | See component license |

## Commercial Use

### Software (GPL-3.0)

* Commercial use is **permitted**
* Derivative works must also be GPL-3.0
* Must provide source code
* Must preserve license notices

### Documentation (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

* Commercial use is **not permitted**
* Contact the maintainers for commercial licensing

## Attribution

When using Vault projects, provide attribution:

```text theme={null}
Vault by Maravento
Source: https://github.com/maravento/vault
License: GPL-3.0 (software) / CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (documentation)
```

## Warranty Disclaimer

<Warning>
  All Vault projects come with **no warranty**. See the full disclaimer below.
</Warning>

## DISCLAIMER

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.

## Questions About Licensing?

If you have questions about licensing:

* Review the official license texts
* Check individual project READMEs
* Open a [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/maravento/vault/issues)
* Consult with a legal professional for commercial use

## Resources

* [GNU GPL-3.0 License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html)
* [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
* [Choose a License](https://choosealicense.com/)
* [Open Source Initiative](https://opensource.org/)


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