Licensing
Open Source License
The PolarSSL library is distributed under the GNU Public License Version 2.0 (GPL v2.0) and any later version of this License. This is a copyleft licensing model. The Open Source License is meant for:
- Integrating PolarSSL in other Open Source projects
- Personal and educational use of PolarSSL
- Integration of PolarSSL in commercial software, while adhering to the Open Source license terms and choosing not to support PolarSSL
FOSS License Exception
If you have a project that conforms to the above examples, but you cannot use the library under its current license for some reason, please check out the FOSS License Exception. This License Exceptions allows use under specific terms and conditions.
If you see any other issues, please contact us.
PolarSSL Commercial License
In some cases the Open Source License is not an option. PolarSSL is dual-licensed and also provides a Closed Source License. This non-copyleft and royalty-free Commercial License is available and gives complete freedom when integrating PolarSSL into products.
The PolarSSL Commercial License offers the following advantages:
- Modifications to the code do not have to be released under the GPL and can thus be integrated in a closed source project
- No source codes, copyright notices and licenses for PolarSSL have to be distributed with your product
- You get priority support in case of bugs or feature requests
- Integration support is available if you need help with integrating the library in your product
Royalty free commercial licenses are available for a one-time fee of € 2750. For acquiring a PolarSSL Commerial License, contact us.