# VAlpha Terminal - Non-Commercial License

Copyright (c) 2024-2025 Austin Deng

## License Terms

This software and associated documentation files (the "Software") are provided for **non-commercial use only**.

### Permitted Uses

You are permitted to:

1. **Personal Use** - Use the Software for personal, non-commercial purposes
2. **Educational Use** - Use the Software for learning, research, and educational purposes
3. **Modification** - Modify the Software for personal or educational use
4. **Distribution** - Share the Software with others, provided that:
   - This license is included with all copies
   - The Software is not sold or used for commercial purposes
   - Proper attribution is given to the original author

### Prohibited Uses

You are NOT permitted to:

1. **Commercial Use** - Use the Software, or any derivative works, for commercial purposes, including but not limited to:
   - Selling the Software or any part of it
   - Using the Software to provide paid services
   - Incorporating the Software into commercial products
   - Using the Software in a business environment for profit-generating activities

2. **Sublicensing** - Grant sublicenses that allow commercial use

3. **Trademark Use** - Use the name "VAlpha Terminal" or any associated trademarks for commercial purposes without explicit written permission

### Attribution

When distributing or publicly using the Software, you must:

1. Include this license file
2. Provide clear attribution to the original author (Austin Deng)
3. Include a link to the original repository: https://github.com/AustinDeng/VAlpha-Terminal

### Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

### Investment Disclaimer

This Software is designed for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or any other form of professional advice. The authors and contributors are not responsible for any investment decisions made based on the information provided by this Software.

### Contact

For commercial licensing inquiries, please contact the author.

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This license is effective as of the date of first publication of the Software.