NCL
Non-Commercial Open License
Why NCL?
Your code remains open. Commercial use is prohibited unless the original author grants explicit written permission.
- Anyone may view, copy, modify, and distribute.
- Commercial use is prohibited without explicit written permission from the original author.
- The original author retains full control over commercial use of the work.
Core Terms
This license permits viewing, copying, modification, and distribution of the source code. Commercial use is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from the original author.
Granted Rights
View & Copy
Modify
Distribute
Private Use
All permitted
Modify
Distribute
Private Use
All permitted
Prohibited
Any commercial use or profit-driven activity is strictly prohibited
unless the original author grants explicit written permission.
unless the original author grants explicit written permission.
Attribution
Modified versions must retain original author attribution
in source code only
in source code only
Additional Terms
Licensees may add their own additional terms
must be placed in a separate LICENSE-ADD file
Must not conflict with core terms
must be placed in a separate LICENSE-ADD file
Must not conflict with core terms
Termination
Violation terminates this license automatically
immediate
immediate
Enforcement
License enforcement and legal action are the sole responsibility of the original author.
The author must pursue any violations independently.
The author must pursue any violations independently.
Updates
This license is revised from time to time without prior notice.
Older versions remain valid after a new version is published.
New license terms only apply to projects that adopt the new version — they do not apply retroactively to projects using an older version.
Authors are strongly advised to add their own additional terms to avoid gaps in protection, or to update to the latest license version to prevent future enforcement risks.
Older versions remain valid after a new version is published.
New license terms only apply to projects that adopt the new version — they do not apply retroactively to projects using an older version.
Authors are strongly advised to add their own additional terms to avoid gaps in protection, or to update to the latest license version to prevent future enforcement risks.
How to Use
1. Click the Download button above.
2. The file is automatically saved as LICENSE in your downloads folder.
3. Place it in your project root directory.
4. For additional terms, create a separate LICENSE-ADD file in the same directory.
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