diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ad5b8968dc..a9a161f9a2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,8 +2,7 @@ ![n8n.io - Workflow Automation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/docs/images/n8n-logo.png) -n8n is a free and open node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be -self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. +n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. n8n.io - Screenshot @@ -89,6 +88,6 @@ Have you found a bug :bug: ? Or maybe you have a nice feature :sparkles: to cont ## License -[Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) +n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed under [**Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) Additional information about license can be found in the [FAQ](https://docs.n8n.io/#/faq?id=license) diff --git a/docker/images/n8n/README.md b/docker/images/n8n/README.md index 0231021a0b..0007ba018a 100644 --- a/docker/images/n8n/README.md +++ b/docker/images/n8n/README.md @@ -2,8 +2,7 @@ ![n8n.io - Workflow Automation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/docs/images/n8n-logo.png) -n8n is a free and open node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be -self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. +n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. n8n.io - Screenshot @@ -299,6 +298,6 @@ Before you upgrade to the latest version make sure to check here if there are an ## License -n8n is licensed under [**Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) +n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed under [**Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) Additional information about license can be found in the [FAQ](https://docs.n8n.io/#/faq?id=license) diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md index 78fe9616b6..3af7de9293 100644 --- a/docs/README.md +++ b/docs/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # n8n Documentation -This is the documentation of n8n a free and open node-based Workflow Automation Tool. +This is the documentation of n8n a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed node-based Workflow Automation Tool. It covers everything from setup, usage to development. It is still work in progress and all contributions are welcome. diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 725a42de79..5cb88b7d48 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -27,31 +27,13 @@ Information about that can be found in the [CONTRIBUTING guide](https://github.c ### What license does n8n use? -n8n is licensed under [Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) +n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed under [Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) -### Why does n8n has the Commons Clause attached to the license? - -I love Open Source and the idea that everybody can use and extend what I wrote for free. But as much -as money can not buy you love, love can sadly literally not buy you anything. Especially does it not pay for rent, food, health insurance, and so on. -And even though people can theoretically contribute to a project are the main drivers which push a project -forward the most time very few and normally the creators or the company behind the project. So to make sure that -the project improves and stays alive long term did the Commons Clause get attached. That makes sure that -no other person/company can make money directly with n8n. Especially not in the way it is planned -to finance further development. For 99.99% of the people it will not make any difference at all but at -the same time does it protect the project. - -As n8n itself depends on and uses a lot of other Open Source projects it is only fair and in our interest -to also help them. So it is planed to contribute a certain percentage of revenue/profit every month to these -projects. How much exactly is not decided yet. - -Started already with the first very small monthly contributions via [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/n8n). It is not much yet as revenue is zero and profit in minus but it is at least a start. I hope to be able to ramp that up substantially over time. - - -### Is n8n really Open Source? +### Is n8n open-source? No, according to the definition of the [Open Source Initiative (OSI)](https://opensource.org/osd) -is n8n currently not Open Source. The reason is that [Commons Clause](https://commonsclause.com) which takes away some rights got attached to the Apache 2.0 license. +is n8n not open-source. The reason is that [Commons Clause](https://commonsclause.com) which takes away some rights got attached to the Apache 2.0 license. The source code is however open and people and companies can use it totally free. What is however not allowed is to make money directly with n8n. So you can for example not charge other people to host or support n8n. @@ -61,20 +43,17 @@ The support part is mainly there because it was already in the license and I am If you have bigger things planned simply write an email to [license@n8n.io](mailto:license@n8n.io). -### Why do you call n8n Open Source if the Open Source Initiative (OSI) says it is not? +### Why is n8n not open-source but [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed instead? -Because it is the best description and people know what Open Source is. It explains the best and fastest -what can be done with the license n8n uses. +I love open-source and the idea that everybody can use and extend what I wrote for free. But as much +as money can not buy you love, love can sadly literally not buy you anything. Especially does it not pay for rent, food, health insurance, and so on. +And even though people can theoretically contribute to a project are the main drivers which push a project +forward the most time very few and normally the creators or the company behind the project. So to make sure that the project improves and stays alive long term did the Commons Clause get attached. That makes sure that no other person/company can make money directly with n8n. Especially not in the way it is planned +to finance further development. For 99.99% of the people it will not make any difference at all but at +the same time does it protect the project. -If you ask people what it means when a project is Open Source they will mention things like: +As n8n itself depends on and uses a lot of other open-source projects it is only fair and in our interest +to also help them. So it is planed to contribute a certain percentage of revenue/profit every month to these +projects. How much exactly is not decided yet. - - The source code is open - - Everybody can use it for free - - It can be extended - -Those are the things people associate with Open Source and what they care about most. And all of the -above can be done with n8n. So there is currently simply no better term to explain it fast and simple. - -It is however also very important to me to not mislead anybody. That is why I try to mention everywhere -directly that the [Commons Clause](https://commonsclause.com) got applied. So that the 0.01% of the people -who care about that difference know about it. +Started already with the first very small monthly contributions via [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/n8n). It is not much yet as revenue is zero and profit in minus but it is at least a start. I hope to be able to ramp that up substantially over time. diff --git a/docs/license.md b/docs/license.md index 6ca2d92616..ace732e676 100644 --- a/docs/license.md +++ b/docs/license.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ # License -n8n is licensed under [Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) +n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed under [Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) -Additional information about the license can be found in the [FAQ](faq.md?id=license). +Additional information about the license can be found in the [FAQ](faq.md?id=license) and [fair-code](http://faircode.io). diff --git a/packages/cli/README.md b/packages/cli/README.md index b4e9f770cd..be5f42ae8b 100644 --- a/packages/cli/README.md +++ b/packages/cli/README.md @@ -2,8 +2,7 @@ ![n8n.io - Workflow Automation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/docs/images/n8n-logo.png) -n8n is a free and open node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be -self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. +n8n is a free and open [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed node based Workflow Automation Tool. It can be self-hosted, easily extended, and so also used with internal tools. n8n.io - Screenshot @@ -102,7 +101,7 @@ Before you upgrade to the latest version make sure to check here if there are an ## License -[Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) +n8n is [fair-code](http://faircode.io) licensed under [**Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause**](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/packages/cli/LICENSE.md) Additional information about license can be found in the [FAQ](https://docs.n8n.io/#/faq?id=license)