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View folder structure like tree and display file contents like cat — all in one CLI.
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# Eclipse Veil License v1.0
Copyright (c) 2025 nzingx treecat
## Preamble
This license grants permission to use, modify, and distribute the Software{{projectText}} free of charge for non-commercial purposes. It ensures that the author’s work remains freely available and protected from unauthorized commercial exploitation. By using this Software ("Software"), you agree to the following terms.
## License Terms
1. **Usage Rights**
You are granted the right to use, copy, and modify this Software freely and without cost, for **non-commercial** purposes.
2. **Definition of Commercial Use**
"Commercial use" includes, but is not limited to: selling, licensing, leasing, or bundling this Software with paid products or services; or using it in any business, corporate, or revenue-generating context.
> [!NOTE]
> Voluntary donations to support development are allowed, provided access to the Software remains free and unrestricted.
3. **Prohibition of Commercial Distribution**
Use or distribution of this Software, or derivative works thereof, for commercial gain—directly or indirectly—is **strictly prohibited** unless express, written permission is granted by the original author.
4. **Mandatory Free Distribution**
Any distribution of this Software, whether original or modified, must be provided **entirely free of charge** to all recipients, including in public repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
5. **Attribution Requirement**
All public distributions must include the following clear and visible attribution:
> "Original work by nzingx treecat – Licensed under Eclipse Veil License v1.0"
6. **Modification Disclosure**
If you distribute modified versions, you must include a changelog or documentation explaining the modifications made.
7. **License Termination**
Violation of any of these terms results in the **automatic termination** of your rights under this license, effective immediately and without notice.
8. **Intellectual Property**
All intellectual property rights remain with the original author. This license does not transfer ownership or confer any trademark rights. Unauthorized commercial use may result in legal action.
9. **Limitation of Liability**
The Software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. The author shall not be liable for any damages or liabilities arising from its use or misuse.
10. **Governing Law**
This license shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction of the original author, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
## Classification
This is a **source-available**, **non-commercial license**. It does **not** meet the criteria of Open Source as defined by the [Open Source Initiative](https://opensource.org/osd), due to its commercial use restriction.
## Final Statement
By using this Software, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the terms of the Eclipse Veil License v1.0.
© 2025 nzingx treecat. All rights reserved.