From ae9a6d706dbdf14bd76b4708dbde2425883c6731 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timothy Jaeryang Baek Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:01:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update license.mdx --- docs/license.mdx | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/license.mdx b/docs/license.mdx index 224fc5d7..0a334c4c 100644 --- a/docs/license.mdx +++ b/docs/license.mdx @@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ import { TopBanners } from "@site/src/components/TopBanners"; :::tip **Here's the TL;DR:** -To keep Open WebUI thriving for the long term, we’ve introduced a **lightweight branding protection clause** that helps us sustain the project while ensuring **every user** continues to benefit from rapid innovation **without resorting to gated features or paywalled functionality**. As a small, independent team building mission-critical AI tooling, we rely on fair attribution to support ongoing development, security, and quality, all without restricting real users, contributors, or businesses who use Open WebUI responsibly. +To keep Open WebUI thriving for the long term, we’ve introduced a **lightweight branding protection clause** that helps us sustain the project while ensuring **every user** continues to benefit from rapid innovation **without resorting to gated features or paywalled functionality**. Branding requirements only apply to **larger deployments (50+ users)**. Deployments with 50 or fewer users may fully rebrand if they choose. + +As a small, independent team building mission-critical AI tooling, we rely on fair attribution to **support ongoing development, security, and quality**, all without restricting real users, contributors, or businesses who use Open WebUI responsibly. And for those who prefer a fully permissive path, **[anyone can still fork from v0.6.5 with zero restrictions and build from there however they choose](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/blob/main/LICENSE_HISTORY)**. It’s a simple, balanced step that protects the ecosystem, strengthens the project, and **ensures we can sustain our mission of empowering everyone**. :::