MIT License

What is the MIT License?

The MIT License is one of the most widely-used open-source licenses, offering a permissive framework that allows developers to freely use, modify, and distribute software while maintaining proper attribution. At Fernis, we are committed to fostering collaboration, transparency, and innovation by leveraging the power of open-source principles. By releasing our Catalyst SDKs, libraries, and tools under the MIT License, we empower developers to build and expand upon our work without unnecessary restrictions.

Why We Chose the MIT License

  • Freedom for Developers: The MIT License ensures that anyone can use, modify, and distribute Fernis’s open-source tools, giving developers the freedom to innovate without barriers.

  • Encouraging Collaboration: By adopting a permissive license, we aim to create a thriving community where developers can contribute to the Fernis ecosystem, share improvements, and drive collective progress.

  • Transparency and Trust: Open-source licensing reinforces our commitment to transparency by allowing users to review, audit, and build upon our codebase.

What the MIT License Allows

Under the MIT License, developers can:

  1. Use: Freely use the software in personal, educational, or commercial projects.

  2. Modify: Make changes or enhancements to the source code to suit specific needs.

  3. Distribute: Share the original or modified code with others.

  4. Commercialize: Use the software as part of commercial projects without paying royalties or requiring special permissions.

What Developers Need to Do

While the MIT License is permissive, it requires developers to:

  • Retain Copyright Notice: Any distribution of the software, whether original or modified, must include the original copyright notice and permission disclaimer.

  • No Warranty Clause: The license explicitly disclaims warranties, meaning users accept the software "as-is" without guarantees.

MIT License Text

Below is the full text of the MIT License, included in all open-source Fernis projects:

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Copyright (c) [Year] Fernis  

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy  
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal  
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights  
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell  
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is  
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:  

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all  
copies or substantial portions of the Software.  

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE  
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER  
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,  
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE  
SOFTWARE.

Where the MIT License Applies in Fernis

The MIT License covers the following Fernis resources:

  • Catalyst SDKs: Available in Rust, Python, and JavaScript, enabling developers to integrate AI Agents into their projects seamlessly.

  • Open-Source Libraries: Code repositories for Catalyst Agent modules and cryptographic tools.

  • Developer Tools: Utilities and templates designed to accelerate project development and deployment.

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