[SR-Users] SEMS license with kamailio and rtpengine

[Alex Balashov]

Then you should not have any problem using SEMS as an input into commercial services. :-) As a general rule, open-source licensing is not concerned with _how_ you can use the software, only how you distribute it and/or any modifications you make to it. Think, for example, about something like Linux, which you are likely also using. You are free to use Linux to make money.

However, it is surprising that you are not familiar with the GPL (GNU General Public Licence), since it is all but ubiquitous and probably the most popular open-source licence out there. I would take the time to research it, get familiar with its basic premises, and, of course, consult a lawyer if you have any truly esoteric questions.

— Alex

> On Feb 8, 2022, at 2:50 PM, Patrick Karton <patrickarton at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for explanation Alex.
> 
> Im a service provider.
> 
> Le 8 févr. 2022 20:14, Alex Balashov <abalashov at evaristesys.com> a écrit :
> You can Google the meaning of “per se” for a richer explanation, but it means “as such” or “the thing itself”. :-)
> 
> “Per se” in this context means that you cannot sell SEMS as a _software_ product, because it is free software.
> 
> Are you a service provider, or are you in the business of selling software for service providers?
> 
> > On Feb 8, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Patrick Karton <patrickarton at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Alex,
> > 
> > Thank you very much for the response.
> > 
> > i did not understand your last phrase "You may not, however, sell SEMS per se". what is per se ? 
> > 
> > as i said i only want to use the sems sbc module and eventually annoucement and ivr module. but thats all the functionnality i want from sems.
> >
> 
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