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MIT License

Syra is open-source software released under the MIT License. This means you’re free to use, modify, and distribute the software with very few restrictions.
The MIT License is one of the most permissive open-source licenses, allowing for maximum flexibility in how you use the software.

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What You Can Do

Commercial Use

Use Syra in commercial projects and products without restrictions

Modification

Modify the source code to fit your specific needs and requirements

Distribution

Distribute original or modified versions of Syra freely

Private Use

Use Syra privately for personal or internal projects

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Your Responsibilities

When using Syra, you must:
  1. Include the license: Include a copy of the MIT License in any distribution
  2. Include the copyright notice: Preserve the original copyright notice
  3. No liability claims: The software is provided “as is” without warranty
The MIT License provides NO WARRANTY. The authors are not liable for any damages or issues arising from use of the software.

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Full License Text

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2025 Syra

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPORIMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

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Why MIT License?

We chose the MIT License for Syra because:
  • Maximum freedom: Users can do almost anything with the code
  • Business-friendly: No restrictions on commercial use
  • Simple and clear: Easy to understand for developers and legal teams
  • Wide adoption: Compatible with most other open-source licenses
  • Community building: Encourages contributions and forks

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Using Syra in Your Project

If you’re integrating Syra into your project:

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Required Attribution

Include this notice in your project documentation or LICENSE file: 
This project uses Syra (https://github.com/syra/syra)
Copyright (c) 2025 Syra
Licensed under the MIT License
While not required, we appreciate if you:
  • Link back to the Syra project
  • Mention Syra in your project README or documentation
  • Consider contributing improvements back to the project

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Third-Party Licenses

Syra uses various open-source dependencies, each with their own licenses. When distributing Syra or derivative works:
  1. Check dependencies: Review licenses of all included libraries
  2. Include notices: Preserve copyright notices for all dependencies
  3. Comply with terms: Ensure you meet the requirements of each license
Run npm list --depth=0 in each package directory to see direct dependencies and check their licenses in their respective package.json files.

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Questions About Licensing?

If you have questions about how the MIT License applies to your use case:
This documentation provides general information about the license. It is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for legal questions.

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Contributing

By contributing to Syra, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same MIT License. See our Contributing Guide for more information.

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