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The Sammy Public License Revision 5 Sub-Revision 1 (SPL-R5 SR1)
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The Sammy Public License Revision 5 Sub-Revision 2 (SPL-R5 SR2)
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Copyright (c) 2024 Sneed Group
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Copyright (c) Sneed Group
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This document grants permission, without charge, to any individual acquiring a copy of the software and its associated documentation files (hereinafter referred to as the "Software"). Such individuals are authorized to engage in activities related to the Software with certain restrictions (listed below), including, but not limited to, the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software. These permissions extend to persons to whom the Software is furnished, subject to compliance with the specified conditions outlined below.
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This document grants permission, without charge, to any individual acquiring a copy of the software and its associated documentation files (hereinafter referred to as the "Software"). Such individuals are authorized to engage in activities related to the Software with certain restrictions (listed below), including, but not limited to, the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software. These permissions extend to persons to whom the Software is furnished, subject to compliance with the specified conditions outlined below.
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Furthermore, this document permits the reuse and redistribution of both executable binaries and source code, contingent upon the inclusion of the previously mentioned copyright notice and permission notice in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. It is imperative that you explicitly acknowledge and agree that the owner(s) retain ownership rights over the aforementioned source code.
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Furthermore, this document permits the reuse and redistribution of both executable binaries and source code, contingent upon the inclusion of the previously mentioned copyright notice and permission notice in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. It is imperative that you explicitly acknowledge and agree that the owner(s) retain ownership rights over the aforementioned source code.
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Moreover, companies using the Software are encouraged to contribute upstream. Fortune 500 companies are required to make an annual contribution of at least 20,000 USD or an equivalent amount per project used to support the said projects' sustainability unless no donation option is provided. Also, all Fortune 500 companies using said projects are required to contribute their changes upstream as well.
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Additionally, note that the use of AI-assisted tools, including but not limited to GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, is expressly permitted in conjunction with this software. Users are encouraged to leverage these AI tools to enhance their experience in developing, modifying, and interacting with the Software. The permission granted herein extends to the integration and utilization of AI-generated content for coding and communication purposes. The owner(s) of the Software acknowledge and embrace the collaborative nature of AI-assisted development.
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Additionally, note that the use of AI-assisted tools, including but not limited to GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, is expressly permitted in conjunction with this software. Users are encouraged to leverage these AI tools to enhance their experience in developing, modifying, and interacting with the Software. The permission granted herein extends to the integration and utilization of AI-generated content for coding and communication purposes. The owner(s) of the Software acknowledge and embrace the collaborative nature of AI-assisted development.
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In addition, the owner of the code is granted the authority to update their copy of The Samuel Public License (SPL) to the latest revision. This update may be undertaken at the discretion of the owner to ensure alignment with any subsequent revisions made to The Samuel Public License.
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In addition, the owner of the code is granted the authority to update their copy of The Sammy Public License (SPL) to the latest revision. This update may be undertaken at the discretion of the owner to ensure alignment with any subsequent revisions made to The Sammy Public License.
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Minimum Payment Requirements by Business Size:
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1. Fortune 500 Companies: Companies that are included in the Fortune 500 list are required to make an annual contribution of at least 42,069 USD or an equivalent amount per project used to support the sustainability of the Software, unless no donation option is provided. Additionally, Fortune 500 companies are required to contribute their changes upstream to the Software.
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2. Large Non-Fortune 500 Companies: Non-Fortune 500 large companies (defined as companies with 128 or more employees) must pay a minimum of 15,000 USD per year for the continued use of the Software.
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3. Medium Businesses: Medium businesses (defined as companies with 42 to 128 employees) are required to pay a minimum of 420 USD per year for the continued use of the Software.
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4. Small Businesses: Small businesses (defined as companies with 42 or fewer employees) are required to pay a minimum of 69 USD per year for the continued use of the Software.
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These fees are intended to ensure the sustainability of the project and may be subject to change by the project owner(s). Payment is due annually, and the corresponding amount must be paid no later than 30 days after the beginning of each calendar year. Failure to comply with these payment terms may result in revocation of the right to use the Software.
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The aforementioned copyright notice and this permission notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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The aforementioned copyright notice and this permission notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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