Legal Overview
BugPin uses a multi-license approach to balance open-source principles with project sustainability.
License
| Component | License | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Server | AGPL-3.0 | Copyleft |
| Admin Console | AGPL-3.0 | Copyleft |
| Widget | MIT | Permissive |
Quick Links
- License - Detailed license terms and what they mean
- Trademark Policy - BugPin trademark usage guidelines
- Contributing - How to contribute to BugPin
Summary
Server & Admin Console (AGPL-3.0)
You Can:
- Use BugPin for commercial purposes
- Modify and distribute BugPin
- Use BugPin privately
- Self-host for internal use
You Must:
- Release source code of modifications if distributed
- Include the license and copyright notice
- State significant changes
You Cannot:
- Distribute modified versions without source code
- Hold contributors liable
Widget (MIT)
You Can:
- Use freely in any project
- Modify without restrictions
- Use commercially
- Distribute without source code
You Must:
- Include the copyright notice
Why This Approach?
- AGPL-3.0 for Server/Admin: Ensures improvements to the core platform remain open source while allowing free self-hosting
- MIT for Widget: Allows easy integration into any web application without licensing concerns
Questions?
For legal questions, use our contact form.
Note: The canonical versions of all legal documents are maintained in the GitHub repository.