# Neurop Block Forge - Dual License

Copyright © 2026 Lourens Wasserman. All Rights Reserved.

This software and all associated NeuropBlocks are protected by copyright law.

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## License Options

### Option 1: Free License (Non-Commercial)

You may use this software FREE OF CHARGE under the following conditions:

1. **Attribution Required** - You must include the following notice in any project 
   that uses NeuropBlocks from this library:
   
   ```
   Powered by Neurop Block Forge
   Copyright © 2026 Lourens Wasserman
   https://github.com/lourens-wasserman/neurop-block-forge
   ```

2. **Non-Commercial Use Only** - Free use is limited to:
   - Personal projects
   - Educational purposes
   - Open source projects (non-commercial)
   - Evaluation and testing

3. **No Modification of Blocks** - You may not modify, alter, or create derivative 
   works from the NeuropBlocks without written permission.

4. **No Redistribution** - You may not redistribute, sell, or sublicense the 
   block library or any portion thereof.

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### Option 2: Commercial License

For commercial use, including but not limited to:
- Commercial software products
- SaaS applications
- Internal business tools
- Enterprise applications
- Any revenue-generating use

**You must obtain a Commercial License.**

Commercial licensing options:

| Tier | Use Case | Contact |
|------|----------|---------|
| **Startup** | < $1M revenue | licensing@neurop-forge.com |
| **Business** | $1M - $50M revenue | licensing@neurop-forge.com |
| **Enterprise** | > $50M revenue | licensing@neurop-forge.com |

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## Premium Blocks

Certain advanced NeuropBlocks are designated as "Premium" and require a 
Commercial License regardless of use case. Premium blocks include:

- Enterprise integration patterns
- Advanced security modules
- High-performance optimization blocks
- Industry-specific verticals (Healthcare, Finance, etc.)

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## Enforcement

Unauthorized commercial use of this software constitutes copyright infringement 
and may result in legal action seeking:
- Injunctive relief
- Actual damages
- Statutory damages up to $150,000 per work infringed
- Attorney's fees and costs

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## Contact

For licensing inquiries:
- Email: licensing@neurop-forge.com
- Website: https://neurop-forge.com

For attribution verification or compliance questions:
- Email: legal@neurop-forge.com

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**Neurop Block Forge** - The Future of Software Composition

Created by Lourens Wasserman
