ANNIN ROBOTICS OPEN SOURCE NON-COMMERCIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT
Version 1.1 — 2025

Copyright (c) 2019–Present, Chris Annin
All rights reserved.
Contact: info@anninrobotics.com
Website: https://www.anninrobotics.com

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COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS
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The following materials are protected under United States copyright and trademark law:

  US Copyrights:
    • TX 9-084-705
    • VA 2-298-451
    • TX 9-084-714

  US Trademarks:
    • SN 97-876,621 (Registration No. 7372344)
    • SN 97-017,172 (Registration No. 7058419)

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SECTION 1 — SOFTWARE LICENSE
(Open Source — Non-Commercial Use Only)
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This section applies to Annin Robotics software, including source code, firmware, and control applications.

1.1  License Grant  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this
software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to use, copy, and
redistribute it in source and binary forms, with or without modification, for
**non-commercial purposes only**, subject to the following conditions:

1.2  Conditions
  • **Attribution:** Redistributions must retain the above copyright notice,
    this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer.  
  • **Free Distribution:** Redistribution in source or binary form must be
    free of charge.  
  • **Credit:** You must provide appropriate credit and indicate if changes
    were made, in a reasonable manner that does not suggest endorsement by
    Chris Annin or Annin Robotics.  
  • **Prohibited Use:** Commercial sale, licensing, or monetization of the
    Software or derivative works thereof is strictly prohibited without prior
    written consent.

1.3  Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability  
The Software is provided “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall Chris Annin be liable
for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort,
or otherwise, arising from the use of the Software.

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SECTION 2 — HARDWARE, DESIGN FILES, AND CAD MODELS LICENSE
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This section applies to all Annin Robotics mechanical designs, robot parts,
3D models, CAD files, and print files.

2.1  Permitted Use  
These materials are provided strictly for educational, research, and personal
non-commercial use.

2.2  Restrictions
  • **No Redistribution:** Redistribution, republishing, or hosting of design
    files or physical components in any form is strictly prohibited.  
  • **No Rebranding:** All original branding, logos, and names must be retained.
    Rebranding or removal of trademarks is prohibited.  
  • **No Commercial Use:** Selling robots, robot parts, kits, derivatives, or
    modified versions of these designs is strictly prohibited without explicit
    written permission.

If you wish to incorporate Annin Robotics designs or software into a commercial
product or service (for example, as part of a larger automated system), please
contact info@anninrobotics.com to discuss a separate commercial license.

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SECTION 3 — TRADEMARK USAGE
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Use of the “Annin Robotics” name or associated trademarks is restricted. You may
not use the name, logo, or other identifying marks for promotional or commercial
purposes without prior authorization.

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SECTION 4 — CONTACT & COMMERCIAL LICENSING
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For questions, licensing inquiries, or commercial use requests, contact:

  info@anninrobotics.com  
  https://www.anninrobotics.com

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OPTIONAL LICENSE BADGES (For Online Publishing)
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  • Software: License — BSD 3-Clause (Non-Commercial Use Only)
  • CAD Files: License — Custom Non-Commercial Educational Use
