EDGAR Financial Data Extractor - Custom License

Copyright (c) 2025 Henry Chien (hx@henrychien.com)

All rights reserved.

This software and associated documentation files (the "Software") are the 
proprietary and confidential information of Henry Chien. The Software is 
protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as 
other intellectual property laws and treaties.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY
   - This Software may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes only
   - Educational use in academic institutions is permitted
   - Research purposes in non-profit organizations are allowed
   - Any commercial use is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission

2. COMMERCIAL USE RESTRICTIONS
   - Commercial use is expressly forbidden without prior written approval
   - This includes but is not limited to:
     * Use in for-profit businesses
     * Integration into commercial software products
     * Resale or redistribution for profit
     * Use in consulting services
     * Incorporation into commercial financial models or tools
     * Use by financial institutions for client services

3. APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
   - Any use beyond personal/educational purposes requires explicit written approval
   - Approval requests must be sent to: hx@henrychien.com
   - Include detailed description of intended use case
   - Approval is at the sole discretion of Henry Chien
   - No implied or assumed approval exists

4. REDISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
   - Redistribution of this Software is prohibited without written permission
   - You may not distribute, sublicense, or transfer the Software to third parties
   - No derivative works may be created without explicit permission

5. ATTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
   - If used with permission, proper attribution must be maintained
   - Copyright notices must remain intact
   - Credit must be given to Henry Chien as the original author

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
   - THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
   - NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE REGARDING ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE
   - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
   - IN NO EVENT SHALL HENRY CHIEN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE
   - THIS INCLUDES DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
   - LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW

8. SEC COMPLIANCE
   - Users must comply with all SEC EDGAR usage policies and rate limits
   - Respect for SEC data access guidelines is required
   - No warranty is provided regarding SEC compliance

9. TERMINATION
   - This license terminates automatically if you fail to comply with its terms
   - Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software
   - All copies must be destroyed or returned

10. GOVERNING LAW
    - This license is governed by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws
    - Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with applicable law

PERMITTED USES:
- Personal financial analysis and modeling
- Academic research and education
- Non-profit research organizations
- Learning and skill development

PROHIBITED USES:
- Commercial software development
- For-profit business operations
- Financial services for clients
- Resale or commercial distribution
- Integration into commercial products

For licensing inquiries, commercial use requests, or questions about permitted uses, 
please contact: support@henrychien.com

This license is effective as of the date of distribution and applies to all 
versions and derivatives of the EDGAR Financial Data Extractor software.

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By using this Software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and 
agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this license. If you do not 
agree to these terms, you must not use the Software.
