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License

TF Utils is proudly released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This license was chosen to ensure that the software remains free and open, protecting the rights of both users and developers.

Your Rights Under GPL-3.0

When using TF Utils, you have the following freedoms:

✅ Freedom to Use

  • Run the program for any purpose
  • Use it in any environment
  • Use it for any type of project
  • No restrictions on who can use it

✅ Freedom to Study

  • Access the complete source code
  • Study how the software works
  • Learn from its implementation
  • Understand the codebase

✅ Freedom to Share

  • Distribute copies of the original program
  • Share it with other students
  • Include it in your own projects
  • Distribute it through any medium

✅ Freedom to Modify

  • Adapt the software to your needs
  • Make improvements
  • Fix bugs
  • Add new features
  • Create derivative works

Your Responsibilities

While GPL-3.0 grants you many freedoms, it also comes with some responsibilities:

  1. Source Code Distribution

    • If you distribute the software, you must also make the source code available
    • Any modifications must also be released under GPL-3.0

  2. License and Copyright Notices

    • You must keep all original copyright notices
    • You must include the full text of the GPL-3.0 license
    • You must state significant changes made to the software

  3. No Additional Restrictions

    • You cannot add restrictions beyond those of the GPL-3.0
    • You cannot convert the software to a proprietary license

Why GPL-3.0?

We chose GPL-3.0 for TF Utils because:

  • It ensures the software remains free and open source
  • It protects user freedoms
  • It encourages collaboration and sharing
  • It aligns with educational values
  • It promotes transparency and trust

Finding the Full License

The complete GPL-3.0 license text can be found in several places:

  1. In the repository's LICENSE file
  2. On the GNU website
  3. Included with every release of TF Utils

Contact

If you have any questions about the license or how you can use TF Utils, please reach out:

Disclaimer

This page provides a human-readable summary of (and not a substitute for) the license. For the full legal text, please see the LICENSE file or visit the GNU GPL-3.0 license page.