From 720f969a2c9cc23f350dadaa9a738a179efe1af3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Serkyo Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 15:55:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs(workspace): add multi-part license with Cryoforge Nexus as author --- LICENSE.md | 48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 48 insertions(+) create mode 100644 LICENSE.md diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16bf972 --- /dev/null +++ b/LICENSE.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# Project Catalyst License Agreement + +This project is licensed under a multi-part licensing model. By accessing, using, or distributing any part of this project, you agree to be bound by the terms below. + +--- + +## Part 1: Source Code License (GNU GPLv3) + +**Applicability:** All files located in `crates/`, `scripts/`, `Cargo.toml`, and any other source code files (excluding assets). + +Copyright (c) 2026 Cryoforge Nexus + +This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. + +This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the [GNU General Public License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt) for more details. + +--- + +## Part 2: Game Assets License (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) + +**Applicability:** All files located in the `assets/` directory (including but not limited to textures, models, sounds, icons, and shaders), unless otherwise noted. + +The game assets are licensed under the **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License**. + +**Under this license, you are free to:** +* **Share:** Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. + +**Under the following terms:** +* **Attribution (BY):** You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. +* **Non-Commercial (NC):** You may not use the material for commercial purposes. +* **No-Derivatives (ND):** If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. + +To view a copy of this license, visit [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). + +--- + +## Part 3: Modding Policy + +**Applicability:** Usage of Part 2 assets specifically for creating modifications ("mods") for Project Catalyst. + +Cryoforge Nexus grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Game Assets (Part 2) specifically for the creation, distribution, and play of mods for Project Catalyst, provided that: + +1. **Non-Commerciality:** The mod itself must be free to download and play. You may not sell the mod or charge for access to it. +2. **Platform Integration:** Mods are encouraged to be shared through the official Project Catalyst modding platform. +3. **No Standalone Usage:** You may not use the Game Assets to create a standalone game or software product unrelated to Project Catalyst. +4. **Credit:** You must credit Project Catalyst as the source of the assets. + +This policy is intended to foster a vibrant modding community while protecting the core identity of the game.