Software License for BIM Pars

Effective Date: [01.03.2025]

This license governs the use, modification, and distribution of the BIM Pars source code ("Software"), which is publicly available on GitHub. By accessing, using, modifying, or distributing the Software, you agree to abide by the terms outlined in this license.

1. Permitted Use

Users are allowed to:

  • Use the Software for personal or professional purposes.
  • Modify and improve the Software for personal use or to contribute enhancements to the official repository.
  • Share feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions to improve the Software.

2. Prohibited Use

Users are not allowed to:

  • Copy the Software, make minor modifications, and redistribute it as a new product or under a different name.
  • Use the Software to create a commercial product that competes with BIM Pars.
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices in the source code or associated documentation.
  • Distribute the Software or its modifications without proper attribution to BIM Pars.

3. Attribution

Any use or redistribution of the Software must include the following attribution:

"This software is based on BIM Pars, available at https://bimpars.com."

Contributions to the Software must also include appropriate attributions to contributors in the repository’s contribution records.

4. Redistribution

Redistribution of the Software is permitted under the following conditions:

  • The redistributed version must retain this license in its entirety.
  • All modifications or derivatives must be clearly documented.
  • The redistributed version must not be used to create a competing commercial product.

5. Contributions

Contributions submitted to the official BIM Pars repository are licensed under the same terms as this license. By submitting contributions, you grant BIM Pars the rights to use, modify, and distribute your contributions as part of the Software.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU.

7. Limitation of Liability

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.

8. Termination

This license is effective until terminated. Your rights under this license will terminate automatically if you violate any of its terms. Upon termination, you must stop all use of the Software and destroy all copies in your possession.

9. Governing Law

This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact us at [Contact Email].