Find out all you need to know about Cesanta’s Licensing and our Privacy Policy.
We’ve done our best to outline all legal information as clearly as possible. If any queries remain, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Cesanta Software Product Licensing
Cesanta offers embedded software for IoT implementations of any kind. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, different licensing options apply.
What type of license do you need?
Non Commercial Project
All non commercial projects can be run using our open source code under GPLv2 licensing. As long as your project remains in this category there is no charge. Check out more about our Open Source Philosophy.
Prototyping
If you are working on a prototype that may lead to a commercial product, you can start off using the Open Source Code under GPLv2 for free. However, once the project is commercialised, you need to change to a commercial license.
Commercial Application
Once your end device or application is commercial you need to either open the source code of your end product completely to continue using Cesanta software free of charge under GPLv2 license or alternatively purchase a commercial license. Keep reading to find out more about commercial licensing.
If you are unsure which type of license is right for you, contact us to discuss.
Commercial License Options
Cesanta products are licensed royalty-free with complete source code, documentation and samples.
Our license model is built around our customers and their specific needs. It is divided into 3 options:
Product License
This licence type covers one product which may be delivered in various models
Product Family License
This license type covers a group of products with similar functionality, identical purposes and similar target market
Custom Field License
Custom license for your business across product lines.
This model allows us to be flexible and value-driven towards your integration project.
Simply let us know the details of your project, and we will provide the most effective license option for you.
Commercial License Benefits
Simple royalty-free, one-time purchase options
The right to develop and modify the software to embed in your own products
Ability to redistribute your products with the software
Software maintenance option for updates and upgrades
Priority software support service option
Services & Support Options for Commercial Licenses
Customer success and satisfaction are in our DNA. We partner with you to maintain your solution at the level you need:
Software Maintenance
Stay abreast of important security updates and upgrades by choosing our subscription based software maintenance. This option is offered separately to support and your commercial license.
Support Services
Our support is tailoured to the level needed by you. You may require email support for deployment or development assistance and guidance. Check out our levels of support available to you here.
Consulting &
Development Services
Work with our accomplished team engineers to build your device management interfaces or embedded software solution. Find out more.
If you have any questions with regards to our services, support levels or software maintenance, don’t hesitate to get in touch
Non Compliance and License Incompatibilities
Integrating Cesanta software in a commercial product without fully releasing your source code or purchasing a commercial license can have legal ramifications. You agree to the terms under GPLv2 as you integrate our source code.
Incompatibilities, through taking different components of different sources and ignoring any license restrictions, can result in the software pieces you choose not to be permitted to be used in a single product.
End User License Agreement for Mongoose Binary
This End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a legal entity) and Cesanta Software Limited the Author of the Software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE PRODUCT”).
By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bounded by the terms of this EULA.
If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
Software Product License
1. GRANT OF LICENSE.
This EULA grants you the following rights:
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Installation and Use.
FREE SOFTWARE PRODUCT - Is for Personal use only. You may install and use an unlimited number of copies. No use for Commercial purposes allowed.
PAID SOFTWARE PRODUCT - Is for Personal and Commercial use. It can only be installed and used on the basis of one licence per unique device [a desktop, notebook, netbook, smartphone, tablet or similar computer owned by and in the control of the Licensee].
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Reproduction and Distribution.
Cesanta Software Limited prohibits distribution by the third parties for both FREE and PAID software products. Unless the right to commercially distribute is expressly acquired and permitted by the Cesanta Software Limited. In this case the number of distributions is defined by the commercial terms between Cesanta Software Limited and the Licensee and indicated in the Licensee’s personal cabinet on www.cesanta.com.
Distribution is considered to be an installation on more than ONE unique device [a desktop, notebook, netbook, smartphone, tablet or similar computer owned by and in the control of the Licensee].
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
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Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, Disassembly and change (add,delete or modify) of the resources in the compiled assembly.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
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Update and Maintenance.
Upgrades for the FREE version of SOFTWARE PRODUCT are FREE of charge.
PAID version of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is eligible for the software updates during one calendar year after the purchase date or until the subscription is terminated.
Cesanta Software Limited reserves the right to conduct version distribution tracking for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
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Separation of Components.
The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer.
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Software Transfer.
You may not permanently transfer any of your rights under this EULA.
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Termination.
Without prejudice to any other rights, the Author of this Software may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.
3. COPYRIGHT
All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, clipart, libraries, and examples incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying online materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by the Author of this Software. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material.
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Limited Warranty.
NO WARRANTIES.The Author of this Software expressly disclaims any warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any related documentation is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with you.
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No Liability For Damages.
In no event shall the Author of this Software be liable for any special, consequential, incidental or indirect damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if the Author of this Software is aware of the possibility of such damages and known defects.
Terms & Privacy Policy
What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our blog our newsletter, respond to a survey or complete a form. When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name and email address. You may also visit our site anonymously.
What do we use your information for?
Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:
- To personalise your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs)
- To improve our website (we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you)
- To process transactions. Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.
- To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature.
- To send periodic emails. The email address you provide for order processing, may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order, in addition to receiving occasional company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
- Note: if at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
How do we protect your information?
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information.
Do we use cookies?
Yes, cookies are used on Cesanta.com to help personalise your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web server. They are not used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
Cookies ensure that when you return to our site that a level of convenience is offered. For example it can recall your details and upon a return visit you do not need to fully complete a form again or it allows us to serve you offers personalised to you. By using tracking cookies for services such as Google Analytics and HubSpot, Cesanta can learn more about what information is important to you and improve the site accordingly.
You can select to decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but by accessing the browser settings you can opt to decline cookies. Please note, that when you decline cookies conveniences offered by them will no longer be available.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
Terms and Conditions
Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of Mongoose Binary at http://cesanta.com/eula.shtml.
Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to our websites privacy policy.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us via online form, or email at support@cesanta.com.