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+# Proprietary Software License
+
+**Copyright (c) 2024, Matthew Trent. All rights reserved.**
+
+### License Summary
+This software, including all source code, documentation, and associated files (collectively, the "Software"), is made available under the following terms:
+
+- **Non-Commercial Use Only**: You are free to use, copy, modify, and distribute the Software for **non-commercial purposes**, provided that you comply with the attribution requirements.
+- **Attribution**: You **must give appropriate credit** to the original author, Matthew Trent, provide a link to this license, and indicate if any changes were made. Reasonable attribution requires also linking to [matthewtrent.me](https://matthewtrent.me). You must ensure that any derivative works clearly state that they are based on this Software, in any reasonable manner, without suggesting that the original author endorses you or your use.
+- **No Commercial Use**: Commercial use of the Software is strictly prohibited without express written permission. Commercial use includes, but is not limited to, selling the Software, using it in a commercial product or service, or using it to generate revenue.
+
+### Attribution for Derivative Works
+For any derivative works or modified versions of the Software, even if for **non-commercial purposes**, you are required to:
+- **Provide clear attribution** to Matthew Trent, including a link to [matthewtrent.me](https://matthewtrent.me).
+- Include a link to the original Software repository or source, if available.
+- Indicate any changes that were made to the original Software.
+- Ensure that any modified or derivative versions are also clearly marked with this license or an equivalent attribution clause.
+
+### Non-Commercial Terms
+You are permitted to:
+- Use the Software for **non-commercial** purposes.
+- Modify the Software for personal or academic projects.
+- Share modified versions of the Software, provided that no commercial benefits are derived and the above attribution requirements are followed.
+
+However, **you may not**:
+- Use the Software, or any part of it, for commercial purposes without explicit written permission.
+- License or sell the Software to any third party for commercial gain.
+
+### Commercial Licensing
+For commercial licensing, including use in proprietary products, paid services, or any profit-making ventures, please contact **Matthew Trent** at **[email protected]** to obtain a separate commercial license.
+
+### No Warranty
+This 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 non-infringement. 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.
+
+### Limitation of Liability
+Matthew Trent shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or other losses arising out of the use or inability to use this Software.