Open Source Licensing and Acknowledgments
We are committed to transparency and collaboration, and as part of this commitment, certain components of our application are made available as open source software. These components are distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), a widely recognized open source license that ensures the freedom to use, study, modify, and redistribute the software.
Licensing under GNU General Public License (GPL)
The open source parts of our application are governed by the GNU General Public License (GPL), version 3 or later. This license allows you to:
- Access the source code of the open source components.
- Modify and adapt the source code to fit your needs.
- Distribute your modified versions under the same GPL terms.
By using, modifying, or redistributing the GPL-covered parts of our application, you agree to comply with the terms of the GPL, including the requirement to make any derivative works available under the same license. For a detailed explanation of your rights and obligations, please refer to the full text of the GNU General Public License at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html.
Incorporation of Briar Components
Our application incorporates certain components derived from Briar, a secure messaging platform designed for privacy and resilience. These components are used in compliance with the terms of their respective licenses, including the GNU General Public License. We acknowledge and appreciate the Briar project’s contributions to the open source community and the ongoing efforts to support secure and private communication solutions.
Accessing the Source Code
The source code for the open source parts of our application is publicly available for review, modification, and distribution in accordance with the GPL. You can access the source code on GitHub at https://github.com/8itsnotme8/Stix or by contacting us at info@stix.im .
Attribution and Credits
We extend our gratitude to the developers and contributors of Briar and other open source projects whose work forms the foundation of the open source components in our application. Your dedication to innovation and collaboration has made it possible for us to create secure and robust solutions for our users.
Disclaimer
While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the open source components, they are provided “as-is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Please refer to the GPL license for the full scope of the disclaimer.
