Empower your community. Protect your work. Governed by Libre Collective.
Welcome to the Libre License Framework (LLF) - an independent, standalone licensing suite governed and maintained by Libre Collective. Designed for software maintainers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and digital creators, LLF provides clear, enforceable, single-restriction licensing for software, datasets, AI models, and digital assets without the overhead of complex legal jargon.
- 🛡️ Single-Restriction Model: Every License Option enforces precisely one clear legal restriction upon an otherwise maximally permissive baseline.
- 🧩 Modular License Stacking: Combine License Options (ex: attribution, non-commercial, network source, or cloud protection) to build tailored legal protections.
- 🌐 Universal Digital Coverage: Purpose-built to protect software source code, AI/ML model weights, database records, technical documentation, and media assets.
- 💬 Plain-Language Precision: Written in direct, accessible English so developers, creators, and legal teams immediately understand their rights and obligations.
- 💼 Commercial and Dual-Licensing Ready: Built-in Copyright Holder rights reservations allow creators to monetize via commercial waivers and enterprise licenses.
The framework provides an extensible family of purpose-built License Options organized into two primary
categories: Prohibition Options (LN*L) and Condition Options (L*L).
| Shortcode | Full Name | Type | Singular Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
LCRL |
Libre Credit Required License V1 | Condition | Credit required in all Distributions |
LNCL |
Libre No-Commercial License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits Commercial Use and patent exploitation |
LSTL |
Libre Same-Terms License V1 | Condition | Derivative Works must carry the same LSTL license |
LNSL |
Libre Network-Source License V1 | Condition | Disclose source when serving over a network |
LSSL |
Libre Single-Source License V1 | Condition | Submit Derivative Works to Upstream Repository |
LNDL |
Libre No-Distribution License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits public Distribution and network hosting |
LNAL |
Libre No-AI License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits AI/ML training and evaluation use |
LNHL |
Libre No-Harm License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits weapons, surveillance, and human rights harm |
LRDL |
Libre Release Date License V1 | Condition | Restricts until Release Date, then converts |
LNML |
Libre No-Modification License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits all modifications and Distribution |
LNRL |
Libre No-Cloud-Resale License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits managed cloud service resale |
LNBL |
Libre No-Data-Brokering License V1 | Prohibition | Prohibits commercial data reselling and brokering |
LPDL |
Libre Public-Domain License V1 | Condition | Zero restrictions; Public Domain dedication |
LUTL |
Libre Usage Threshold License V1 | Condition | Restricts Commercial Use when thresholds are exceeded |
To explore all License Option specifications, read full legal texts, generate master license.md headers, or view
stacking compatibility guidelines, visit our official homepage:
👉 https://librelicense.github.io
- 🏠 Official Website: librelicense.github.io
- 📚 Documentation: librelicense.github.io/documentation
- 🛠️ Framework Repository: librelicense/librelicense
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 💻 Created by: iamprogrammer.lk