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MIT LICENSE

Using MIT License in Small Business

Using MIT License software in a small business is generally easy due to its simplicity and permissiveness. The license allows for unrestricted use, modification, and distribution of the software as long as the copyright notice and the license terms are included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software This means that small businesses can use the software freely without needing to distribute the source code or make their own modifications open-source, which can be particularly beneficial for those looking to integrate open-source solutions without the complexity of reciprocal licensing terms like those found in the GPL

The MIT License also does not require extensive legal expertise to understand, making it accessible for small businesses that may not have dedicated legal teams However, it's important to ensure that the copyright notice and license terms are preserved in any distribution or modification of the software

MIT License vs Apache License

The biggest difference between an MIT license and an Apache license is the number of words. The Apache license has the same core free and open source philosophy as MIT. However, Apache differs from MIT because it explicitly allows for patents to be attached to the apps made with the framework — on condition that you don’t go around suing other people using the framework as the reason for infringement.

UNLICENSE file.

This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain.

Anyone is free to copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell, or distribute this software, either in source code form or as a compiled binary, for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, and by any means.