barrersoftware · Copilot · Dec 30, 2025 · Dec 30, 2025 · Dec 30, 2025 · Dec 30, 2025
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ Contributors will be recognized in:
 
 ## License
 
-By contributing to SecureOS, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.
+By contributing to SecureOS, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the Barrer Open Source License (BOSL) v1.1.
 
 ---
 

diff --git a/COPYRIGHT.md b/COPYRIGHT.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ SecureOS is Copyright © 2025 Barrer Software. All rights reserved.
 ## License
 
 SecureOS infrastructure code, scripts, and configuration files are released
-under the MIT License. See LICENSE file for full text.
+under the Barrer Open Source License (BOSL) v1.1. See LICENSE file for full text.
 
 ## Trademarks
 

diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
@@ -1,31 +1,30 @@
-# The BarrerSoftware License (BSL)
-## Version 1.0
+# Barrer Open Source License (BOSL)
+## Version 1.1
 
 Copyright (c) 2025 BarrerSoftware
 
 ---
 
-## Preamble
+## 🏴‍☠️ "If it's free, it's free. Period."
 
-This license governs software released by BarrerSoftware that 
-is designated as FREE software.
+---
 
-**Core Principle:**
+## Preamble
 
-"If it's free, it's free. Period."
+This license governs software released by BarrerSoftware that is designated as FREE software.
 
-Software under this license is provided to the community at
-zero cost and MUST remain at zero cost forever.
+**Core Principle:** "If it's free, it's free. Period."
+
+Software under this license is provided to the community at zero cost and MUST remain at zero cost forever.
 
 ---
 
 ## Grant of Rights
 
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person
-obtaining a copy of this software to:
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software to:
 
 ✅ **USE** - Use the software for any purpose
-✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works  
+✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works
-✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works
+✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works 
-✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works
+✅ **STUDY** - Examine how the software works 
 ✅ **MODIFY** - Make changes and improvements
 ✅ **DISTRIBUTE** - Share copies with others
 ✅ **CONTRIBUTE** - Submit improvements back
@@ -72,13 +71,13 @@ You MAY charge for SERVICES, not SOFTWARE:
 
 ## Attribution Requirements
 
-You MUST:
+**You MUST:**
 - Keep copyright notices intact
 - Include this license with all copies
 - Credit BarrerSoftware in documentation
 - Link to original source repository
 
-You MUST NOT:
+**You MUST NOT:**
 - Remove or alter copyright notices
 - Claim you created the original software
 - Imply BarrerSoftware endorses your version
@@ -87,8 +86,7 @@ You MUST NOT:
 
 ## Patent Grant
 
-BarrerSoftware grants you a perpetual, worldwide, 
-non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free patent license to:
+BarrerSoftware grants you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free patent license to:
 - Use
 - Make
 - Have made
@@ -97,16 +95,15 @@ non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free patent license to:
 
 this software.
 
-If you initiate patent litigation against BarrerSoftware
-or this software, this license terminates.
+If you initiate patent litigation against BarrerSoftware or this software, this license terminates.
 
 ---
 
 ## Rationale
 
 ### Why This License Exists
 
-BarrerSoftware releases most software for FREE because:
+BarrerSoftware releases software for FREE because:
 
 1. **Built on free resources**
    - We use public specifications
@@ -118,200 +115,26 @@ BarrerSoftware releases most software for FREE because:
    - Students can't always afford software
    - Developing countries need access
    - Hobbyists deserve good tools
-   - Everyone should have opportunity
-
-3. **Community over commerce**
-   - We profit from 2 paid products only
-   - Everything else is free
-   - If we don't profit from it, no one should
-   - Fair and ethical
-
-### The Problem We're Solving
-
-We've observed companies:
-- Fork free/open source software
-- Add minimal "enterprise features"
-- Charge significant fees
-- Profit from community work
-
-**Examples:**
-- Forked package managers sold as "enterprise"
-- Free tools rebranded and monetized
-- Community work exploited for profit
-
-**BarrerSoftware will not allow this.**
-
-### Our Commitment
-
-BarrerSoftware's free software will NEVER:
-- Be sold by us
-- Be paywalled
-- Have premium tiers
-- Require subscriptions
-
-**We set the example.**
-
-**We enforce the rule.**
-
----
-
-## Enforcement
-
-### Violations
-
-Using this software in violation of this license
-(particularly commercialization) will result in:
-
-1. **Public disclosure**
-   - Violator name published
-   - Violation details shared
-   - Community warned
-
-2. **Legal action**
-   - Immediate cease and desist
-   - Injunction to stop distribution
-   - Recovery of all profits made
-   - Legal fees paid by violator
-
-3. **Permanent ban**
-   - Excluded from BarrerSoftware ecosystem
-   - No future license grants
-   - Community blacklist
-
-### Reporting Violations
-
-If you encounter a paid version of BarrerSoftware 
-free software:
-
-**Report immediately:**
-- Email: legal@barrersoftware.com
-- Subject: "BSL Violation - [Software Name]"
-- Include: Evidence, links, pricing, screenshots
-
-**We will:**
-- Investigate within 24 hours
-- Take immediate action
-- Protect free access for all
-- Update community on resolution
-
-**Zero tolerance policy.**
-
----
-
-## Disclaimer
-
-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 NONINFRINGEMENT.
-
-IN NO EVENT SHALL BARRERSOFTWARE 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.
-
----
-
-## Compatibility
-
-### Compatible Licenses
-
-Modified versions may use these licenses:
-- BarrerSoftware License (this license)
-- GNU GPL v3.0 (with non-commercial addendum)
-- Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0
-- Any license that prohibits commercialization
-
-### Incompatible Licenses
-
-❌ MIT License (too permissive)
-❌ Apache 2.0 (allows commercialization)
-❌ BSD Licenses (allow commercialization)
-❌ Any license permitting sale
-
----
-
-## Special Provisions
-
-### BarrerSoftware Paid Products
-
-BarrerSoftware has TWO paid products:
-- Velocity Panel
-- CleanVM Enterprise
-
-**These are NOT under this license.**
-
-All other BarrerSoftware software is free and
-under this license or compatible.
-
-### Educational Use
-
-Academic institutions MAY:
-- Use in courses (free)
-- Include in curriculum (free)
-- Provide to students (free)
-- Research and modify (free)
-
-Academic institutions MUST NOT:
-- Charge students for software access
-- Include in paid course materials only
-- Require purchase for participation
-
-Education must remain accessible.
-
-### Government Use
-
-Government agencies MAY:
-- Use for any purpose (free)
-- Deploy widely (free)
-- Modify for needs (free)
-
-Government agencies MUST NOT:
-- Charge other agencies for access
-- Sell to contractors
-- Create paid derivatives
-
-Public software for public good.
-
----
-
-## Philosophy
-
-"If it's free, it's free. Period."
-
-What we build for the community stays with the community.
-
-No exploitation. No paywalls. No profit.
-
-**Community over commerce.**
-
-**Access over revenue.**
-
-**Forever free.**
-
----
-
-## Contact
-
-**BarrerSoftware**
-
-- Website: https://barrersoftware.com
-- GitHub: https://github.com/barrersoftware
-- License questions: legal@barrersoftware.com
-- General: contact@barrersoftware.com
-
----
+   - Open source democratizes technology
 
-## Version History
+3. **Quality over profit**
+   - We build what we want to use
+   - Profit motives corrupt good design
+   - Community feedback makes better software
+   - Free software forces excellence
 
-- **v1.0** (2025) - Initial release
+4. **Anti-exploitation**
+   - We've seen companies take free software and profit billions
+   - Original creators get nothing
+   - We protect our work from being sold by others
+   - Services are fine, selling software is not
 
 ---
 
-🏴‍☠️ **BarrerSoftware - Building bridges, not walls**
+## Full License Text
 
-*What is given freely, must remain free.*
+**Official Version:** https://barrersoftware.com/foss-license.html
 
 ---
 
-END OF LICENSE
+**🏴‍☠️ BarrerSoftware - If it's free, it's free. Period.**
diff --git a/PROJECT_STATUS.md b/PROJECT_STATUS.md
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ SecureOS/
 ├── .gitignore                     ✅ Git ignore rules
 ├── CONTRIBUTING.md                ✅ Contribution guide
 ├── README.md                      ✅ Project README
-├── LICENSE                        ✅ MIT License
+├── LICENSE                        ✅ BOSL v1.1
 ├── COPYRIGHT.md                   ✅ Copyright info
 ├── requirements.txt               ✅ Python deps
 └── PROJECT_STATUS.md              ✅ This file

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@ For issues, questions, or contributions:
 
 **Copyright © 2025 Barrer Software. All rights reserved.**
 
-SecureOS is free and open source software, licensed under the MIT License.
+SecureOS is free and open source software, licensed under the Barrer Open Source License (BOSL) v1.1.
 
 - 📄 See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for full license text
 - 📋 See [COPYRIGHT.md](COPYRIGHT.md) for detailed attribution and third-party licenses
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     ## License
-    By contributing to SecureOS, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.
+    By contributing to SecureOS, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the Barrer Open Source License (BOSL) v1.1.
     ---
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