Licenses

Our Content

Most content on Scaling Codes is provided under open source licenses to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the developer community.

Architecture Blueprints

Our architecture blueprints are licensed under the MIT License, allowing you to:

• Use the blueprints in commercial projects
• Modify and adapt the designs
• Distribute modified versions
• Use in proprietary software

The only requirement is that you include the original license and copyright notice.

Design Patterns

Design patterns and best practices are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0:

• Share and adapt the content
• Use for commercial purposes
• Attribution required
• No additional restrictions

Code Examples

Code examples and implementations are provided under the Apache 2.0 License, which includes patent protection and is business-friendly.

Open Source Components

Our platform uses and contributes to several open source projects:

• Next.js: MIT License
• React: MIT License
• Tailwind CSS: MIT License
• Prism.js: MIT License
• Mermaid.js: MIT License

Third-Party Libraries

We carefully review and document all third-party dependencies. Each library maintains its own license, which we respect and comply with.

Content Attribution

When using our content, please provide appropriate attribution:

• Include the original author name
• Link back to the original content
• Mention Scaling Codes as the source
• Preserve any existing copyright notices

Example Attribution

Business Applications

Our content is designed to be business-friendly. You can use our blueprints, patterns, and code examples in:

• Commercial software products
• Internal enterprise systems
• Client projects and consulting
• Educational and training materials

Attribution in Commercial Products

While not required for most licenses, we appreciate attribution in commercial products as it helps support our community and encourages further development.

Your Responsibilities

When using our content, you are responsible for:

• Understanding and complying with license terms
• Providing appropriate attribution
• Not misrepresenting the origin of content
• Respecting any additional restrictions

License Violations

If you believe someone is violating our licenses, please contact us with details. We prefer to resolve issues amicably and help ensure proper compliance.