From aaf1e7d48b418771b77365ee19500e474646fbf7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: wiz Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:04:46 +0000 Subject: Add idea "license" file (actually, more of a FAQ) excerpted from http://www.mediacrypt.com/ . --- licenses/idea-license | 99 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 99 insertions(+) create mode 100644 licenses/idea-license diff --git a/licenses/idea-license b/licenses/idea-license new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bb702d52290 --- /dev/null +++ b/licenses/idea-license @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +Excerpted on 2005/08/01 from +http://www.mediacrypt.com/_contents/20_support/204010_faq_bus.asp : + +What license do I need? + +The non-commercial use (tests, pilot installations, private use, +etc.) of IDEA is free of charge. If you want to use IDEA commercially, +a license is required. Two types of licenses are available: + +End-User License - use of IDEA with hardware and software products +(e.g. PGPi, etc.). Single End-User Licenses, as well as Server +End-User Licenses for server-based applications are available. +Single End-User Licenses are available online via our website. + +Product License - integration of IDEA in hardware and software +products (e.g. smart cards, encryption applications, etc.). Different +Product Licenses are offered for Media Broadcast (broadcasting, +multicasting, etc.) and General IT (banking, telecom, data transfer, +etc.) applications. + +When do I need a Single End-User license? + +A Single End-User license is needed when the IDEA executable code +is installed once on a client or end-user device (PC, workstation, +PDA, pager, "smart phone" or other electronic device for which the +IDEA executable code was designed), and used by one individual/user +at a time. + +When do I need a Server End-User license? + +A Server End-User license is needed when the IDEA executable code +is installed once on a device and is (or can be) executed by many +individuals/users at the same time. + +Can I use IDEA with the freeware program GnuPG? + +Yes, GnuPG contains links to include the IDEA encryption algorithm. +Non-commercial use is authorized according to our Licensing Policy. +If you use IDEA for commercial purposes with GnuPG you would need +to order an End-User License. Should you need a license for a +server-based implementation of GnuPG, then we suggest to order a +Server End-User License. + +I am using GnuPG as a single user. What license do I need? + +In this case you need a Single End-User License. Single End-User +Licenses can be purchased directly from our website via credit card +(VISA/MasterCard). Alternatively you can pay by check, money order, +or wire transfer (for a small fee). + +I am looking for a license for a group of users using GnuPG on a +server. What license do I need? + +If you want to use IDEA commercially in a server based application +you will need a Server End-User License. The price of the license +depends on the number of users having access to the server-based +application. Contact us for details. + +I am using PGP 2.6.3i. Do I need to purchase a license? + +PGP 2.6.3i may be freely used for non-commercial purposes only. +If you want to use PGPi for commercial purposes, you need to buy +a separate license for the IDEA algorithm used in PGP. IDEA licenses +can be purchased directly from our website via credit card +(VISA/MasterCard). Alternatively you can pay by check, money order, +or wire transfer (for a small fee). + +What is the definition of non-commercial use of IDEA? + +The free use of software and/or hardware containing the algorithm +is strictly limited to non revenue generating data transfer between +private individuals, i.e., not serving commercial purposes. Requests +by freeware developers to obtain a royalty-free license to spread +an application program containing the algorithm not for commercial +purposes must be directed to MediaCrypt. Non-Commercial is not +equal to non-profit. A non-profit organization using a tool for +running its business still remains a commercial organization and +is object to a license. + +What is the definition of commercial use of IDEA? + +Any use of IDEA commercially (in paid or free product) is object +to a license. Commercial Purposes' shall mean any revenue generating +purpose including but not limited to + +a) using the algorithm for company internal purposes (subject to +a Server License) b) incorporating an application software containing +the algorithm into any hardware and/ or software and distributing +such hardware and/or software and/or providing services related +thereto to others (subject to a Product License). c) using a +product containing an application software that uses the algorithm +not covered by an IDEA license (subject to an End-User License). + +Do educational institutions get a discount? Do they qualify as +"non-commercial"? + +Universities using IDEA for research/education purposes, only, will +not have to pay for licenses. If IDEA is used for administrative/internal +tasks a license is required. -- cgit v1.2.3