WhatTheCloud License

Last Modified: 10 July 2024

Personal License

WhatTheCloud grants you an ongoing, non-exclusive license to use the Software Templates.

The license grants permission to one individual or business entity (the Licensee) to access and use the Software Templates.

You can:

  • Use the Software Templates to create unlimited End Products.
  • Modify the Software Templates to create derivative works for your own use or for your clients. Those components and templates are subject to this license.
  • Use the Software Templates to create unlimited End Products for unlimited Clients.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products where the End Product is sold to End Users.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products that are open source and freely available to End Users, provided that the Software Templates themselves or any derivative works of the Software Templates are not included in the open source release.

You cannot:

  • Include the Software Templates or any portion thereof in any open source project or public repository.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products that are designed to allow an End User to build their own End Products using the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates.
  • Re-distribute the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates separately from an End Product.
  • Share your access to the Software Templates with any other individuals or entities.
  • Use the Software Templates to produce anything that may be deemed by WhatTheCloud, in their sole and absolute discretion, to be competitive or in conflict with the business of WhatTheCloud.

Example usage

Examples of usage allowed by the license:

  • Creating a web application for your own business.
  • Creating a web application or API backend for a client that will be owned by that client.
  • Creating a commercial SaaS application (like an invoicing app for example) where end users have to pay a fee to use the application.
  • Creating a commercial self-hosted application that is sold to end users for a one-time fee.

Examples of usage not allowed by the license:

  • Creating a repository of WhatTheCloud Software Templates (or derivatives) and publishing it publicly.
  • Creating alternative versions of WhatTheCloud Software Templates and making them available either for sale or for free.
  • Creating a "development toolkit" or "starter kit" project where end users can build their own applications using templates included with or derived from WhatTheCloud Software Templates.
  • Reselling or redistributing the Software Templates as part of a larger package or toolkit.

In simple terms, use WhatTheCloud Software Templates for your projects or your clients' projects, but don't compete with WhatTheCloud's business model.

Personal License Definitions

Licensee is the individual or business entity who has purchased a Personal License.

Software Templates are the source code and assets made available to the Licensee after purchasing a WhatTheCloud license.

End Product is any artifact produced that incorporates the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates.

End User is a user of an End Product.

Client is an individual or entity receiving custom professional services directly from the Licensee, produced specifically for that individual or entity. Customers of software-as-a-service products are not considered clients for the purpose of this document.

Team License

WhatTheCloud grants you an ongoing, non-exclusive license to use the Software Templates.

The license grants permission for up to 25 Employees and Contractors of the Licensee to access and use the Software Templates.

You can:

  • Use the Software Templates to create unlimited End Products.
  • Modify the Software Templates to create derivative works for your own use or for your clients. Those components and templates are subject to this license.
  • Use the Software Templates to create unlimited End Products for unlimited Clients.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products where the End Product is sold to End Users.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products that are open source and freely available to End Users, provided that the Software Templates themselves or any derivative works of the Software Templates are not included in the open source release.

You cannot:

  • Include the Software Templates or any portion thereof in any open source project or public repository.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products that are designed to allow an End User to build their own End Products using the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates.
  • Re-distribute the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates separately from an End Product.
  • Use the Software Templates to create End Products that are the property of any individual or entity other than the Licensee or Clients of the Licensee.
  • Grant access to the Software Templates to individuals who are not an Employee or Contractor of the Licensee.
  • Use the Software Templates to produce anything that may be deemed by WhatTheCloud, in their sole and absolute discretion, to be competitive or in conflict with the business of WhatTheCloud.

Example usage

Examples of usage allowed by the license:

  • Creating web applications for your company.
  • Creating infrastructure reference architectures for your company.
  • Creating web applications or API backends for clients that will be owned by those clients.
  • Creating a commercial SaaS application (like an invoicing app for example) where end users have to pay a fee to use the application.
  • Creating commercial self-hosted applications that are sold to end users for a one-time fee.

Examples of usage not allowed by the license:

  • Creating a repository of WhatTheCloud Software Templates (or derivatives) and publishing it publicly.
  • Creating alternative versions of WhatTheCloud Software Templates and making them available either for sale or for free.
  • Creating a "development toolkit" or "starter kit" project where end users can build their own applications using templates included with or derived from WhatTheCloud Software Templates.
  • Reselling or redistributing the Software Templates as part of a larger package or toolkit.
  • Creating any End Product that is not the sole property of either your company or a client of your company. For example, your employees/contractors can't use your company WhatTheCloud license to build their own websites or side projects.
  • Selling access to your team account to people who don't work for you company.

In simple terms, use WhatTheCloud Software Templates for your company's projects or your clients' projects, but don't compete with WhatTheCloud's business model.

Team License Definitions

Licensee is the business entity who has purchased a Team License.

Software Templates are the source code and assets made available to the Licensee after purchasing a WhatTheCloud license.

End Product is any artifact produced that incorporates the Software Templates or derivatives of the Software Templates.

End User is a user of an End Product.

Employee is a full-time or part-time employee of the Licensee.

Contractor is an individual or business entity contracted to perform services for the Licensee.

Client is an individual or entity receiving custom professional services directly from the Licensee, produced specifically for that individual or entity. Customers of software-as-a-service products are not considered clients for the purpose of this document.

Enforcement

If you are found to be in violation of the license, access to your WhatTheCloud account will be terminated, and a refund may be issued at our discretion. When license violation is blatant and malicious (such as intentionally redistributing the Software Templates through private channels), no refund will be issued.

The copyright of the Software Templates is owned by WhatTheCloud. You are granted only the permissions described in this license; all other rights are reserved. WhatTheCloud reserves the right to pursue legal remedies for any unauthorized use of the Software Templates outside the scope of this license.

Liability

WhatTheCloud's liability to you for costs, damages, or other losses arising from your use of the Software Templates — including third-party claims against you — is limited to a refund of your license fee. WhatTheCloud may not be held liable for any consequential damages related to your use of the Software Templates.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of London, United Kingdom. Legal proceedings related to this Agreement may only be brought in the courts of London, United Kingdom. You agree to service of process at the e-mail address on your original order.

Questions?

Unsure about your use case or have any questions about the license?

Email us at support@whatthecloud.io with your questions.