diff --git a/knowledge/decisions/2026-04-03-0706-adopt-agpl30-license-for-saas-protection.md b/knowledge/decisions/2026-04-03-0706-adopt-agpl30-license-for-saas-protection.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15fff81 --- /dev/null +++ b/knowledge/decisions/2026-04-03-0706-adopt-agpl30-license-for-saas-protection.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +title: "Adopt AGPL-3.0 license for SaaS protection" +date: 2026-04-03 +author: "Jonasb8" +source: "https://github.com/Jonasb8/memex/pull/7" +pr: 7 +repo: "Jonasb8/memex" +confidence: 0.65 +tags: [] +--- + +# Adopt AGPL-3.0 license for SaaS protection + +> ⚠️ **Low confidence** — limited rationale present in source. Verify before relying on this record. + +## Context + +The project needed a license that would remain open source while protecting against commercial use in SaaS products without contribution back to the project. The decision was made during project setup or licensing review. + +## Decision + +Adopt AGPL-3.0 license to maintain open source status while ensuring strong protection against companies using the code in SaaS without contributing back. + +## Alternatives considered + +- Other open source licenses that provide less protection against proprietary SaaS use + +## Constraints + +_None recorded_ + +## Revisit signals + +_None_ + +--- + +_Extracted by Memex from [PR #7](https://github.com/Jonasb8/memex/pull/7) · 2026-04-03_