> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.automa.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Licensing

> Licensing information & FAQ for Automa

Automa is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1 (BUSL-1.1) as source-available software. You can find the full text of the license [here](https://github.com/automa/monorepo/blob/master/LICENSE).

You can get a commercial license for Automa from our [pricing page](https://automa.app/pricing) if you want to use it in production for a use case that does not fall under the "Additional Use Grant" of our BUSL-1.1 license.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Is Automa open source?">
    <p>
      From the perspective of the [OSI](https://opensource.org/) and the broader
      software community, Automa is not considered open source software.
      However, its source code is available for anyone to view, modify, and use
      under the terms of the BUSL. Therefore, it is considered
      "source-available" software.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is internal use considered production use under BUSL?">
    <p>
      Yes, if you are using Automa internally to develop software applications
      and services, it is considered production use under the BUSL. Therefore,
      you must comply with the terms of the license.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I self-host Automa for personal use?">
    <p>Yes, you can self-host Automa for personal use on personal projects.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I self-host Automa and sell it as a service?">
    <p>No, you cannot self-host Automa and sell it as a service.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I self-host Automa and offer it as a free service?">
    <p>No, you cannot self-host Automa and offer it as a free service.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="As an individual, can I self-host Automa for commercial purposes?">
    <p>
      Yes, if you are acting as an individual and not as part of an
      organization, you can self-host Automa for commercial purposes.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="As an organization, can we self-host Automa for commercial purposes?">
    <p>
      Yes, you can self-host Automa for commercial purposes as an organization,
      provided that the number of Product Development Personnel (**PDP**) in
      your organization does not exceed ten (10).
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the definition of Product Development Personnel (PDP)?">
    <p>
      **Product Development Personnel** are defined as any individuals who
      contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, or maintenance
      of your organization's software applications or services.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are SREs & DevOps engineers considered PDP?">
    <p>
      Yes, SREs and DevOps engineers are considered PDP since they contribute to
      the deployment and maintenance of software applications or services.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is a Product Manager considered PDP?">
    <p>
      Yes, a Product Manager is considered PDP since they contribute to the
      design, development & testing of software applications or services.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is a Product Designer considered PDP?">
    <p>
      Yes, a Product Designer is considered PDP since they contribute to the
      design of software applications or services.
    </p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is everyone in my organization considered PDP?">
    <p>
      No, not everyone in your organization is considered PDP. People like
      Sales, Marketing, and Support, etc.. are typically not considered PDP.
    </p>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>