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Licensing information for SimpleBLE Dongl.

Dongl Non-Commercial License Agreement

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Version 1.0 – April 2026

Copyright © 2026 – THE CALIFORNIA OPEN SOURCE COMPANY LLC

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE DONGL FIRMWARE

This page contains the licensing information for the SimpleBLE Dongl firmware. By downloading, installing, or using the SimpleBLE Dongl firmware (or any associated SimpleBLE components), you agree to be bound by this License Agreement. If you do not agree, do not use the firmware.

1. Definitions

  • “Licensed Technology” means the SimpleBLE Dongl firmware, including all associated SimpleBLE libraries, code, documentation, and updates provided by the Licensor for use with Dongl hardware.
  • “Licensor” means The California Open Source Company LLC.
  • “You” / “Licensee” means the individual or entity accepting this Agreement.
  • “Non-Commercial Use” means personal, hobbyist, educational, research, prototyping, validation, or testing purposes only. Commercial use in the context of this license refers to any usage of the firmware or its derivatives in a commercial setting where it contributes, either directly or indirectly, to financial gain. This includes, but is not limited to, incorporating the Licensed Technology into commercial products, using it in the development of services offered for a fee, or deploying it within internal tools or software in a for-profit organization where it adds business value.
  • “Application” means any software, project, or device you create that incorporates the Licensed Technology and adds substantial new functionality beyond what the Licensed Technology itself provides.
  • “Non-Compatible Open-Source Licenses” shall mean any license terms that are inconsistent with or conflict with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to the GNU General Public License (GPL), Lesser GPL (LGPL), or the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.
  • “Derivative Work” shall mean any modification, adaptation, translation, improvement, enhancement, or other work based on or derived from the Licensed Technology that does not add primary and substantial functionality, features, or improvements distinct from those provided by the Licensed Technology itself. This includes, without limitation, any product, service, or solution that integrates, incorporates, bundles, wraps, interfaces with, or adapts the Licensed Technology without significantly changing or enhancing its original functionality, features, or purpose.
  • “Feedback” shall mean any suggestions, comments, ideas, or other information provided by the Licensee to the Licensor regarding the Licensed Technology, including but not limited to bug reports, feature requests, and performance evaluations.

2. License Grant

Subject to your acceptance of this Agreement and strict compliance with its terms, the Licensor grants you a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free, revocable license to use and modify the Licensed Technology solely for Non-Commercial Use.

This license is not a sale. All right, title, and interest in the Licensed Technology remain with the Licensor.

3. Restrictions

You may not:

  • Use the Licensed Technology for any commercial purpose, including selling products, offering paid services, or integrating it into revenue-generating applications.
  • Distribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or transfer the Licensed Technology (or any part of it).
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code except as permitted by applicable law.
  • Combine the Licensed Technology with any Non-Compatible Open-Source License (e.g., GPL) in a way that would subject the Licensed Technology to conflicting terms.
  • Claim ownership of the Licensed Technology or any Derivative Work based on it.

4. Intellectual Property

The Licensor retains all right, title, and interest, including all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the Licensed Technology. You retain ownership of any original, legally distinct code you create for your Application. However, you acknowledge and agree that any Application or Derivative Work that incorporates, interfaces with, or relies upon the Licensed Technology remains strictly subject to the terms and restrictions of this Agreement, including the limitation to Non-Commercial Use. You may not distribute or commercialize any such Application or Derivative Work without obtaining a separate commercial license from the Licensor.

5. Updates and Feedback

The Licensor may provide updates, which become part of the Licensed Technology and are governed by this Agreement. You may provide Feedback concerning the Licensed Technology. The Licensor hereby has the unrestricted right to freely utilize and disclose any Feedback that you provide. You acknowledge and agree that all Feedback may be employed by the Licensor for any purpose, whether commercial, developmental, or otherwise, without any obligation for acknowledgment, compensation, or other consideration to you. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to develop, copy, publish, modify, enhance, or otherwise make improvements to the Licensed Technology, at the sole discretion of the Licensor. All Feedback shall be considered non-confidential and the Licensor is free to use such Feedback without any restriction or obligation of confidentiality.

6. No Warranty

THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY. THE LICENSOR’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.

8. Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if you breach any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Licensed Technology and destroy all copies in your possession or control. Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of California, USA. Any disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in California under JAMS International Arbitration Rules.

10. Entire Agreement

This is the complete agreement between you and the Licensor regarding the use of the Licensed Technology. It supersedes all prior understandings. No amendments except in writing signed by the Licensor. The Licensor reserves the right to change these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Licensed Technology after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Licensor:
THE CALIFORNIA OPEN SOURCE COMPANY LLC
1401 21st St, Ste. R, Sacramento, CA 95811
legal@californiaopensource.com