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+# CanvasGlobe licensing
+
+CanvasGlobe is available under a dual-license model. You choose one of these
+licenses:
+
+1. **GNU GPL v3, version 3 only (`GPL-3.0-only`)**: no license fee. This
+   option is intended for projects that can comply with the GPL's terms.
+2. **CanvasGlobe Commercial License**: paid permission for proprietary use
+   under the terms shown on the applicable order form and commercial license
+   agreement.
+
+Copyright (C) 2026 Harsh Jhunjhunuwala. Harsh Jhunjhunuwala is the licensor and
+publishes CanvasGlobe under Swiftools, an operating brand rather than a
+separate legal entity.
+
+The complete GPLv3 text is in [LICENSE](LICENSE). Commercial rights exist only
+under commercial terms supplied by the licensor and accepted for the relevant
+order. Public pricing and documentation pages are summaries, not a commercial
+license grant.
+
+## Important distinction
+
+The GPL permits commercial activity. A company does not automatically need a
+commercial license merely because it earns money. The practical question is
+whether the way CanvasGlobe is copied, modified, combined, and distributed can
+comply with GPLv3.
+
+Many proprietary applications choose the commercial license because they do
+not want to accept the GPL obligations that may apply when distributing a
+combined work. The legal treatment of browser JavaScript bundles and
+application boundaries can be fact-specific. This page is a product summary,
+not legal advice; ask qualified counsel about your situation.
+
+## Commercial plan shape
+
+The launch pricing proposed in this repository is:
+
+| Plan | Price | Intended scope |
+| --- | ---: | --- |
+| Open Source | $0 | GPL-compatible projects |
+| Solo Commercial | $79 | 1 developer, 1 proprietary product |
+| Team Commercial | $249 | Up to 5 developers and 5 products |
+| Business Commercial | $599 | Up to 20 developers; unlimited internal products |
+| OEM / Builder | From $1,500 per product/year | Redistribution, white-label, builders, SDKs, and generated copies |
+| Enterprise | Custom | Larger teams, affiliates, procurement, or negotiated terms |
+
+The proposed perpetual plans grant perpetual use of the purchased version and
+include 12 months of updates and support. Continued access to updates and
+support after that period is an optional renewal. OEM and Enterprise terms may
+be annual or negotiated.
+
+These prices and descriptions are launch policy, not a substitute for the
+signed commercial agreement. Commercial sales must not begin until the final
+agreement and checkout terms are approved.
+
+## License keys
+
+Pass the license key supplied with a commercial order:
+
+```js
+createGlobe(canvas, {
+  licenseKey: "your_license_key",
+});
+```
+
+Projects using CanvasGlobe under GPLv3 can request a complimentary key through
+the licensing page. Eligibility depends on complying with GPLv3. The key is a
+compliance reminder and does not replace or modify the license terms.
+
+CanvasGlobe uses `0000-0000-000-0000` as its default evaluation placeholder.
+In a browser, a missing key logs an error and the placeholder logs a production
+warning.
+
+## Third-party material
+
+Bundled geographic data has its own provenance and license status. See
+[THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md](THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md).
+
+## Questions
+
+Email [globe@swiftools.com](mailto:globe@swiftools.com) for complimentary GPLv3
+keys, purchasing, licensing questions, and support. Do not include confidential
+information in a public GitHub issue.