The Modern License for Modern Software
The IETX License is a next-generation software licensing framework designed for today's software ecosystem. Software has evolved beyond desktop applications. Developers now build cloud-native applications, SaaS platforms, AI-powered products, APIs, plugins, extensions, mobile apps, enterprise systems, developer tools, and open digital ecosystems.
Traditional software licenses were written decades ago for a very different era. The IETX License was created to bridge that gap. It combines developer freedom, commercial flexibility, responsible attribution, and sustainable software development into a modern licensing framework.
Rather than limiting innovation, the IETX License encourages developers to build, modify, improve, and distribute software while recognizing the work of original creators.
To create a licensing framework that empowers developers, protects creators, supports businesses, and promotes long-term sustainability for open software.
We envision a software ecosystem where innovation is unrestricted, collaboration is encouraged, original creators receive proper recognition, and organizations can confidently build commercial products without unnecessary legal complexity.
The IETX License is built upon five fundamental principles.
Developers should have the freedom to use software for personal, educational, commercial, research, nonprofit, and enterprise purposes.
Developers should be able to improve software without artificial limitations.
Every software project has a creator. Original authors deserve lasting recognition for their work, even when projects evolve through community contributions.
Users deserve to know when software has been modified. Maintaining transparency builds trust across the ecosystem.
Healthy open software requires healthy maintainers. The IETX ecosystem encourages sustainable development models that help creators continue improving their projects.
Unlike many traditional licenses, the IETX License is designed with modern software development in mind. It includes clear guidance for cloud software, APIs, plugins, extensions, AI-assisted development, enterprise deployments, contributor collaboration, and long-term project sustainability.
Our goal is clarity—not complexity.
Under the IETX Community License, you may:
Freedom to innovate is one of the foundations of the IETX ecosystem.
With these freedoms come a few simple responsibilities. When redistributing software licensed under the IETX License, you should:
These requirements ensure transparency and preserve the history of software projects without preventing innovation.
The IETX License is designed to remain:
Our objective is simple:
Give developers maximum freedom while ensuring original creators continue to receive proper recognition.