License Conditions

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Freelancers and web agencies cannot always conform to the terms of use of the Creative Commons license, as customers seldom desire copyright notices of third party projects on their sites.

In order to make the use of YAML possible in these cases, license models for commercial use have been developed, alternative to the Creative Commons license.

YAML under Creative Commons License

The YAML framework is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License (CC-BY 2.0), which permits both private and commercial use.

Condition: For the free use of the YAML framework, a backlink to the YAML homepage (http://www.yaml.de) in a suitable place (e.g.: footer of the website or in the imprint) is required.

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YAML under Commercial Distribution License

If you are a commercial software developer and you want to release your software under a different license than CC-BY 2.0, you may purchase commercial licenses. By purchasing commercial licenses, we offer you the freedom to choose between the following license models.

License	Pricing
Project Licence	59.50 EUR (incl. 19% Taxes)	Purchase a License
General Licence	119.00 EUR (incl. 19% Taxes)	Purchase a License
OEM Licence	599.00 EUR per year (incl. 19% Taxes)	Purchase a License

General License

General License – YAML COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (CDL)

1. Definitions, Subject Matter of Agreement

a) "Yet Another Multicolumn Layout" (hereinafter referred to as YAML) is a CSS software library that uses float environments to create modern, flexible, multi-column layouts. YAML offers a high degree of flexibility to web designers as well as excellent accessibility for website users. YAML is strictly delivered with a visible as well as a non-visible copyright notice.

b) The subject matter of this agreement is the granting of usage rights to the software library "Yet Another Multicolumn Layout" (hereinafter referred to as the Software Library) in accordance with the following terms of license. All other usage and intellectual property rights shall remain with the Licensor. The Licensor shall not be obligated to provide other services, particularly customer service.

c) The Licensor is Dirk Jesse, the developer and creator of the YAML CSS Framework (hereinafter referred to as the Licensor). The licensee may be any natural or legal person (hereinafter referred to as the Licensee).

d) The term Product shall mean all work products that the Licensee has created within the scope of this license using the YAML software library, including but not limited to templates or webpages under one or multiple domains.

2. Usage Rights, Scope of License

a) The Licensor hereby grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide right of usage (license) for the use, duplication, and modification of the software library as well as for the distribution of the Products (as defined under Section 1d) that are created with the library. The Licensee is granted a general right of use to the software library without the requirement that the Licensor be mentioned and without the requirement that a link be provided to the YAML homepage (URL: http://www.yaml.de). The license is not bound to a specific project, is not time-limited, and includes the usage of future versions of the software library.

b) The YAML software library may only be placed in an online download archive – regardless of its nature – with the prior written approval of the Licensor.

c) The Licensee is entitled to grant a non-exclusive, time-unlimited sublicense for the use of the Products created with this license. The rights conferred by the Licensor to the Licensee under this agreement regarding the duplication and modification of the software library may not be transferred to third parties.

d) All usage rights specified under this section shall be granted irrevocably only once the agreed-upon license fee has been paid in full.

3. License Fees

The prices and terms of payment for the license can be found at the YAML homepage. The published prices include VAT. All usage rights to the software library remain with the Licensor until the agreed-upon fees have been paid in full. Should a license fee payment be past due, the Licensee is not entitled to use the software library.

4. Guarantee

The Licensor shall ensure the delivered software library is free from material or legal defects. The guarantee period is one year, and begins with the downloading of the software library or release. A one-year guarantee is also provided following Licensor repair of any defects. If the Licensee is a company, then it is subject to the general acceptance review obligations set forth under §377 and §378 of the German Commercial Code (HGB). Documented notification of deficiencies must be provided in writing within 7 days of their identification. Otherwise the guarantee extended to the company shall be void.

Although the YAML software library has been designed for a wide range of applications, it cannot cover every possible usage scenario. The Licensor is only liable for ensuring fulfillment of the performances promised under this agreement.
The Licensor shall be entitled to choose at its own discretion to satisfy a guarantee claim either by repairing the deficiencies or by delivering a non-deficient replacement. The Licensor shall in particular be entitled to satisfy a guarantee claim by providing a new software release or by providing a workaround for the deficiency. The Licensee shall be obligated to assist the Licensor in its efforts to localize a deficiency.

The Licensee shall have no right to insist that changes or feature extensions be made to the program after the passing of risk, even if such changes or feature extensions are required due to new legal requirements.

5. Liability

The Licensor shall be liable in accordance with law for damages that arise due to malice or gross negligence. The Licensor shall not be liable for slight negligence, secondary damages, loss of profits or financial losses. The Licensor shall not be liable for any damages that the Licensee could have prevented through reasonable measures (e.g. through program or data backups). In the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations, the Licensor shall only be liable for foreseeable damages which might typically occur under this agreement, and the amount of liability shall not exceed the license fee paid by the Licensee. This limitation or exclusion of liability shall not apply to damages that result from injury to life, limb, or health.

6. Right of Termination

In the event that the Licensee is responsible for a severe breach of the software rights granted herein, the Licensor shall be entitled to terminate this license agreement with good cause. The Licensee may terminate this agreement at any time without the need to furnish a reason. Following cancellation, all rights of use held by the Licensee shall be void. Sublicenses granted by the Licensee on the basis of this agreement to third parties shall not be affected by termination. A refund for payments already rendered shall only be provided if the legal requirements thereto are fulfilled.

7. Final Provisions

Any and all oral arrangements between the parties are void. Solely the law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, under exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If any of the provisions of this agreement are found to be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall be unaffected thereby. If the Licensee is a business, the place of fulfillment and sole legal venue is Berlin. However, the Licensor is also entitled to file a claim against the Licensee at the latter’s court of venue.

Project License

Project License – YAML COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (CDL)

1. Definitions, Subject Matter of Agreement

2. Usage Rights, Scope of License

a) The Licensor hereby grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide right of usage (license) for the use, reproduction, and modification of the software library as well as for the distribution of a Product (as defined under Section 1d) created with the library. The Licensee is granted a project-specific right of use to the software library without the requirement that the Licensor be mentioned and without the requirement that a link be provided to the YAML homepage (URL: http://www.yaml.de). The license is bound to a specific project, is not time-limited, and includes the usage of future versions of the software library.

b) The YAML software library may only be placed in an online download archive – regardless of its nature – with the prior written approval of the Licensor.

c) The Licensee is entitled to grant a non-exclusive, time-unlimited sublicense for the use of the Product created with this license. The rights conferred by the Licensor to the Licensee under this agreement regarding the duplication and modification of the software library may not be transferred to third parties.

d) All usage rights specified under this section shall be granted irrevocably only once the agreed-upon license fee has been paid in full.

3. License Fees

4. Guarantee

The Licensor shall be entitled to choose at its own discretion to satisfy a guarantee claim either by repairing the deficiencies or by delivering a non-deficient replacement. The Licensor shall in particular be entitled to satisfy a guarantee claim by providing a new software release or by providing a workaround for the deficiency. The Licensee shall be obligated to assist the Licensor in its efforts to localize a deficiency.

5. Liability

6. Right of Termination

In the event that the Licensee is responsible for a severe breach of the rights to the YAML software library granted herein, the Licensor shall be entitled to terminate this license agreement with good cause. The Licensee may terminate this agreement at any time without the need to furnish a reason. Following cancellation, all rights of use held by the Licensee shall be void. Sublicenses granted by the Licensee on the basis of this agreement to third parties shall not be affected by termination. A refund for payments already rendered shall only be provided if the legal requirements thereto are fulfilled.

7. Final Provisions

OEM License

OEM License – YAML COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (CDL)

1. Definitions, Subject Matter of Agreement

2. Usage Rights, Scope of License

a) The Licensor hereby grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide right of usage (license) for the use, reproduction, and modification of the software library as well as for the distribution of the Products (as defined under Section 1d) that are created with the library. The Licensee is granted a general right of use to the software library without the requirement that the Licensor be mentioned and without the requirement that a link be provided to the YAML homepage (URL: http://www.yaml.de). The license is bound to a specific product and is granted in one year increments. The license includes the usage of future versions of the software library, provided the annual license fee has been paid.

b) The Licensee shall be entitled to integrate the software library into an independent Product (such as a Content Management System) and to commercially distribute this Product under an independent name. The Product may be licensed under any terms of license chosen by the Licensee. Modifications undertaken by the Licensee to the software library do not need to be licensed.

c) The Licensor authorizes the distribution of licensed Products based on the YAML software library via online download archives, regardless of their nature.

d) With the scope of this agreement, the Licensee shall be entitled to grant non-exclusive, time-unlimited sublicenses for the use and modification of the Products it creates. Sublicenses granted by the Licensee to third parties shall be unaffected by the termination of this agreement.

e) All usage rights specified under this section shall only be granted for the term specified under Section 2a once the agreed-upon license fee has been paid in full.

3. License Fees

4. Guarantee

A guarantee is solely granted for the version of the software library provided for use by the Licensor. No guarantee is provided for deficiencies with the software library that are attributable to subsequent modifications made by the Licensee or by third parties, or for Products created by the Licensee with the software library.
The Licensor shall ensure the delivered YAML software library is free from material or legal defects. The guarantee period is one year, and begins with the downloading of the software library or release. A one-year guarantee is also provided following Licensor repair of any defects. If the Licensee is a company, then it is subject to the general acceptance review obligations set forth under §377 and §378 of the German Commercial Code (HGB). Documented notification of deficiencies must be provided in writing within 7 days of their identification. Otherwise the guarantee extended to the company shall be void.

5. Liability

6. Right of Termination

The agreement shall be valid for one year and will automatically be extended by an additional year with the payment of the annual license fee. In the event that the Licensee is responsible for a severe breach of the rights to the YAML software library granted herein, the Licensor shall be entitled to terminate this license agreement with good cause. The Licensee may terminate this agreement at any time without the need to furnish a reason. With the termination of this agreement all rights to the usage of YAML shall expire. Sublicenses granted by the Licensee on the basis of this agreement to third parties shall not be affected by termination. A refund for payments already rendered shall only be provided if the legal requirements thereto are fulfilled.