> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://maps4fs.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://maps4fs.gitbook.io/docs/legal-information/license-info.md).

# License

Maps4fs is licensed under the **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)**.

📄 **Full License Text**: [LICENSE.md](https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs/blob/main/LICENSE.md)

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## What This License Means

### ✅ You CAN (Non-Commercial Use Only):

* **Use** maps4fs freely for personal projects
* **Share** the software with others
* **Modify** the source code and create derivative works
* **Distribute** your modified versions
* **Generate maps** for your own use or to share with the community

**Attribution Required**: When sharing or distributing, you must give appropriate credit to the original author (iwatkot) and indicate if changes were made.

### ❌ You CANNOT:

* **Sell maps** generated with maps4fs
* **Offer map generation as a paid service**
* **Use maps4fs in any commercial product**
* **Receive monetary compensation** for anything involving maps4fs
* **Charge money** for modified versions of the software

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## Commercial Use Examples

**Prohibited commercial uses include, but are not limited to:**

* ❌ Selling Farming Simulator maps created with maps4fs
* ❌ Offering "map creation services" for money
* ❌ Including maps4fs in a paid software bundle
* ❌ Using maps4fs to create content for sale
* ❌ Accepting donations specifically for maps4fs-related work
* ❌ Running ads on websites that primarily distribute maps4fs content

**Important**: If you're unsure whether your intended use constitutes commercial use, please contact the author before proceeding.

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## Key License Terms

**License**: CC BY-NC 4.0 **Copyright**: © 2025 iwatkot **Official Repository**: <https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs>

For detailed legal terms, please refer to the [full license text](https://github.com/iwatkot/maps4fs/blob/main/LICENSE.md).