# License

### Protection of users and authors

The Sunscan project is protected by specific licenses to guarantee the rights of users and authors. These licenses ensure that the project remains open and accessible, while respecting the contributions of all participants.

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### License for STL drawing files

 The STL drawing files for the Sunscan 3D housing are licensed under a Creative Commons - Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 France CC BY-NC-SA license . This license implies the following conditions: 

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[SUNSCAN](https://www.sunscan.net) © 2024 by [Staros Projects ](https://staros-projects.org/)is licensed under [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1) 
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* **Attribution:** You must credit the original author each time you share, repost or modify the code. All code must mention authorship. 
* **Share Alike:** If you modify or distribute the code, you must share it under the same CC BY-NC-SA license. 
* **Non-commercial:** The code may not be used for commercial purposes (unless agreed by Staros Projects).
* **No warranty:** The code is provided without any warranty, express or implied.
* **Limited liability:** The authors cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of the code. 
* **Permission to use:** You have permission to use, copy, modify and distribute the code, subject to the above conditions. 

This license allows users to download, print and share the plans, while respecting the rights of the creators and prohibiting commercial use.

:link: More detailed information on this license can be found here : <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/>

### Software license

Software associated with Sunscan is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3). This license implies the following conditions:&#x20;

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[SUNSCAN](https://www.sunscan.net) Software 2024 by [Staros Projects ](https://staros-projects.org/)is licensed under GNU GPLv3
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* **Use, reproduction and modification:** The software may be freely used, reproduced, modified, distributed.&#x20;
* **Attribution:** GPL-licensed software must be redistributed with a copy of the license and authorship information.&#x20;
* **GPL compatibility:** GPLv3 is compatible with GNU GPL version 3 and later.&#x20;
* **Patent protection:** GPLv3 offers protection against software patents.&#x20;
* **Limitation of liability:** The license limits the liability of contributors. In no event shall the contributors be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the software.&#x20;
* **No warranty:** The software is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.&#x20;

This license ensures that software remains free and open, while protecting developers' rights and encouraging collaboration.&#x20;

:link: More detailed information on this license can be found here : <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html>

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By respecting these licenses, we can ensure that the Sunscan project remains an open and collaborative community effort. :tada:


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