License

AgriOS is free and open-source software released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 (LGPLv3).

License Summary

The LGPLv3 license grants you the following freedoms:

You can:

  • Use AgriOS for any purpose, including commercial use

  • Study how AgriOS works and modify it to suit your needs

  • Distribute copies of AgriOS

  • Distribute modified versions of AgriOS

Requirements:

  • Modifications to AgriOS itself must be released under LGPLv3

  • You must provide access to the source code when distributing AgriOS

  • You must include the license and copyright notices

You can also:

  • Build proprietary applications that use AgriOS as a library

  • Combine AgriOS with other software under different licenses

Why LGPLv3?

We chose the LGPLv3 license because it:

Ensures accessibility

Organizations can use AgriOS without licensing fees, making it accessible to resource-constrained agricultural businesses.

Encourages contribution

Improvements to AgriOS core must be shared back with the community, ensuring everyone benefits from enhancements.

Allows flexibility

Custom modules and integrations can be kept proprietary if needed, supporting diverse business models.

Aligns with Odoo

Odoo Community Edition uses LGPLv3, ensuring license compatibility.

Full License Text

The complete license text is available in the LICENSE file in the AgriOS repository:

https://github.com/advanceinsight/AgriOS/blob/main/LICENSE

Or view the full LGPLv3 text at:

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.en.html

Third-Party Components

AgriOS includes and depends on various open-source components:

Component

License

Notes

Odoo Community

LGPLv3

Core platform

Python packages

Various

See requirements.txt

JavaScript libraries

Various

See package.json

All dependencies are compatible with the LGPLv3 license.

Commercial Use

AgriOS can be used commercially without restrictions. Common commercial scenarios:

Using AgriOS for your business

No licensing fees or restrictions. You own your data.

Providing AgriOS hosting services

You can offer AgriOS as a hosted service to customers.

Building products on AgriOS

Custom modules and integrations can be proprietary.

Offering AgriOS support services

You can provide implementation, training, and support services.

Contributing

When you contribute to AgriOS, your contributions are licensed under LGPLv3. See Contributing to AgriOS for contribution guidelines.

Questions

For licensing questions, contact Advance Insight or consult with a legal professional familiar with open-source licensing.