EO Framework™ License
The Exceptional Outcomes (EO) Framework is licensed under the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1, which provides broad usage rights while protecting the commercial interests of the framework’s development and maintenance.
Business Source License Overview
The Business Source License is a source-available license that allows free use for most purposes while restricting certain competitive commercial uses during a limited period. After the Change Date, the software becomes available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
Key License Terms
- Internal business use - Use within your organization for internal operations
- Development and testing - Development, testing, and evaluation purposes
- Educational use - Academic and educational institutions
- Non-commercial use - Personal projects and non-profit organizations
- Commercial consulting - Using the framework to deliver services to clients
- Hosting competing services - Offering the EO Framework™ as a hosted service that competes directly with official offerings
- Redistributing as a competing product - Creating and selling competing framework products based on the EO Framework™
- Licensed Work: EO Framework™ (templates, processes, automation scripts, documentation)
- Change Date: October 18, 2029
- Change License: Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0)
- Additional Use Grant: You may use the Licensed Work for any purpose other than providing a competing commercial service
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the EO Framework™ for my business projects?
A: Yes, you can use the EO Framework™ for internal business operations, client projects, and commercial services without any licensing fees.
Q: Can I modify the templates and processes for my needs?
A: Absolutely. You have full rights to modify, customize, and adapt the framework for your specific requirements.
Q: Do I need to pay licensing fees?
A: No, the EO Framework™ is available at no cost under the Business Source License for all permitted uses.
Q: What happens after the Change Date (October 18, 2029)? A: After the Change Date, the EO Framework™ becomes available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0), an open source license that allows broad usage rights while ensuring modifications remain open source.
Q: Can I use EO Framework™ to deliver consulting services? A: Yes, using the framework to deliver consulting, implementation, or professional services to clients is explicitly permitted.
Q: Can I train my team and clients on the EO Framework™? A: Yes, training, education, and knowledge transfer using the framework is fully permitted.
Q: What constitutes a “competing commercial service”?
A: This primarily refers to offering the EO Framework™ itself as a hosted service or creating competing framework products that directly compete with official EO Framework™ offerings.
Q: Can I share modified versions of the framework with my team?
A: Yes, internal sharing and distribution within your organization is permitted.
Q: Can I contribute improvements back to the project?
A: Yes, contributions are welcome and encouraged. Contributors retain rights to their contributions while granting necessary licenses to the project.
Q: Can I create derivative works?
A: Yes, you can create derivative works for all permitted uses under the license.
Q: Do I need to include license notices?
A: Yes, you must include the original license notice in any copies or substantial portions of the Licensed Work.
Q: How do I ensure compliance?
A: Follow the license terms, include required notices, and avoid the specifically restricted competitive uses.
Q: Where can I get legal advice about the license?
A: For specific legal questions about your use case, consult with a qualified attorney familiar with software licensing.
License Text
The complete Business Source License 1.1 text is available at: https://mariadb.com/bsl11/
Parameters for EO Framework™:
- Licensor: EO Framework™ Community
- Licensed Work: EO Framework™ v1.0 and later versions
- Additional Use Grant: You may use the Licensed Work for any purpose other than providing a competing commercial service
- Change Date: October 18, 2029
- Change License: Mozilla Public License, Version 2.0
Contact
For licensing questions or clarification about specific use cases, please contact:
- Email: licensing@eoframework.org
- GitHub Issues: EO Framework™ Repository
Summary
The Business Source License provides you with the freedom to use, modify, and integrate the EO Framework™ for virtually all business and personal purposes while supporting the sustainable development of the framework. After October 18, 2029, the framework will become available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, providing open source usage rights while ensuring modifications remain open source.
This page provides a summary of the license terms. The full license text governs your use of the EO Framework™.