## Haze License v1.0

### 1. Preamble

This license governs the use of the Python library known as "Haze" (the "Software"). By using, modifying, or distributing this Software, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this license.

### 2. Personal Use

You are granted a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute the Software for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.

### 3. Commercial Use

For any commercial use of the Software, including but not limited to integration into proprietary software, SaaS platforms, or monetized services, you must:

1. Obtain prior written consent from the author.
2. Sponsor the author on an annual basis at a rate agreed upon by both parties.

### 4. Attribution

In all copies or substantial portions of the Software, you must include the following notice:

```
Copyright (c) 2025 Adarsh Gourab Mahalik. All rights reserved.

This software is licensed under the Haze License v1.0.
```

### 5. Redistribution

Redistribution of the Software, whether in original or modified form, is allowed under the following conditions:

1. The original license must be included.
2. The Software must not be misrepresented as someone else's work.
3. Any modifications must be clearly stated.

### 6. Disclaimer

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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 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.

### 7. Termination

Failure to comply with the terms of this license will result in the immediate termination of your rights to use the Software.

### 8. Amendments

The author reserves the right to modify this license at any time. Changes will be effective upon publication of the updated license.

### 9. Governing Law

This license shall be governed by and construed by the laws of India.

### 10. Contact

For inquiries, please contact: [adarshgourabmahalik@outlook.com](mailto\:adarshgourabmahalik@outlook.com).
