📄 License¶
🔐 Licensed Component - Contact: bajpaikrishna715@gmail.com for licensing
📜 QuantumLangChain License Agreement¶
License Overview¶
QuantumLangChain is proprietary software protected by intellectual property laws. Usage requires appropriate licensing based on intended use case and scale.
🎯 Licensing Tiers¶
Basic License (Research & Education)¶
- Target Users: Academic researchers, students
- Features: Core quantum memory, basic chains
- Limitations: Non-commercial use only
- Qubits: Up to 10 qubits
- Support: Community forum
Professional License (Commercial Development)¶
- Target Users: Startups, small businesses
- Features: Full quantum backends, advanced memory
- Limitations: Single organization use
- Qubits: Up to 50 qubits
- Support: Email support
Enterprise License (Large Scale Production)¶
- Target Users: Large corporations, cloud providers
- Features: All features, custom backends
- Limitations: Enterprise-wide deployment
- Qubits: Unlimited
- Support: Dedicated support team
Research License (Academic Institutions)¶
- Target Users: Universities, research institutions
- Features: Full access for research purposes
- Limitations: Academic use only
- Qubits: Up to 100 qubits
- Support: Research collaboration
🔐 License Terms¶
Permitted Uses¶
Basic License: - Educational coursework and learning - Academic research projects - Open source contributions (with attribution) - Personal experimentation
Professional License: - Commercial application development - Client projects and consulting - Internal business applications - Limited redistribution rights
Enterprise License: - Large-scale production deployments - White-label solutions - OEM integration - Custom development services
Research License: - Scientific research publications - Academic collaboration projects - Conference presentations - Patent-free research
Prohibited Uses¶
- Reverse engineering or decompilation
- Creating competing quantum AI frameworks
- Military or weapons applications
- Violating export control regulations
- Sublicensing without authorization
📋 License Requirements¶
Attribution Requirements¶
All usage must include appropriate attribution:
Reporting Requirements¶
- Professional+: Quarterly usage reports
- Enterprise: Monthly deployment statistics
- Research: Annual research summaries
💰 Pricing Structure¶
Basic License¶
- Cost: Free
- Duration: Indefinite
- Renewal: Not required
Professional License¶
- Cost: $499/month per organization
- Duration: Annual commitment
- Renewal: Automatic with 30-day notice
Enterprise License¶
- Cost: Custom pricing based on scale
- Duration: 3-year minimum commitment
- Renewal: Negotiated terms
Research License¶
- Cost: Free for qualifying institutions
- Duration: Project-based (max 2 years)
- Renewal: Application required
🚨 Compliance and Enforcement¶
License Verification¶
QuantumLangChain includes license verification mechanisms:
from quantum_langchain.licensing import LicenseManager
# License verification (automatic)
license_manager = LicenseManager()
if not license_manager.verify_license():
raise LicenseViolationError("Invalid or expired license")
Audit Rights¶
License holders agree to: - Periodic license compliance audits - Usage monitoring and reporting - Access to deployment information - Cooperation with license verification
Violation Consequences¶
License violations may result in: - Immediate license termination - Legal action for damages - Injunctive relief - Criminal prosecution where applicable
🌍 Geographic Restrictions¶
Export Controls¶
This software is subject to export control laws: - U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) - International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - European Union export controls
Restricted Countries¶
Software cannot be exported to or used in: - Countries under U.S. economic sanctions - Entities on restricted party lists - Military end-users in certain jurisdictions
🔄 License Management¶
License Activation¶
# License activation process
from quantum_langchain.licensing import activate_license
# Activate with license key
license_key = "QL-PRO-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX"
activation_result = activate_license(
license_key=license_key,
organization="Your Company",
contact_email="admin@yourcompany.com"
)
License Transfer¶
- Professional: Transferable with written notice
- Enterprise: Transfer requires approval
- Research: Non-transferable
License Renewal¶
# Check license status
from quantum_langchain.licensing import get_license_status
status = get_license_status()
print(f"License expires: {status.expiration_date}")
print(f"Features available: {status.features}")
print(f"Qubits remaining: {status.qubit_limit}")
📞 License Support¶
Getting a License¶
- Assessment: Determine appropriate license tier
- Application: Submit license application form
- Review: Technical and commercial evaluation
- Agreement: Execute license agreement
- Activation: Receive and activate license key
License Support Contacts¶
General Licensing: bajpaikrishna715@gmail.com
Technical Support: - Basic: Community forum - Professional: support@quantumlangchain.com - Enterprise: Dedicated support portal - Research: research-support@quantumlangchain.com
Legal Questions: legal@quantumlangchain.com
Documentation¶
- License agreement templates
- Compliance guidelines
- Usage best practices
- Integration documentation
⚖️ Legal Information¶
Intellectual Property¶
- All quantum algorithms and implementations are proprietary
- Patents pending on core quantum memory architectures
- Trademarks protected under applicable laws
Warranty Disclaimer¶
SOFTWARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Liability¶
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Governing Law¶
This license is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.
📧 Contact Information¶
For all licensing inquiries, please contact:
Primary Contact: bajpaikrishna715@gmail.com
Subject Line Format: [License] - [License Type] - [Organization]
Required Information: - Organization name and description - Intended use case - Expected scale and deployment - Timeline requirements - Technical requirements
🔐 Copyright Notice: © 2024 QuantumLangChain. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use is prohibited.