Supported shareware licenses
The tables cover the following information about software licenses:
- License name - the software license name as detected by Spectra Assure and displayed in analysis reports. Corresponds to the standardized SPDX short-form identifier.
- License contents - link to the official SPDX website with the full text of the software license. Special, customized licenses that contain
LicenseRef-rlsecurein the name do not have entries on the SPDX website. You can view a generic description for such licenses on each license family page. - License family - the license family that the individual software license belongs to based on its characteristics. Corresponds to one of the predefined license families.
- Policies triggered - indicates the default policy configuration setting for the license. Some licenses are configured to always trigger a policy and raise an issue in the SAFE report. All licenses in the Weak Copyleft family always trigger the SQ12103 policy for dependencies. All licenses in the Copyleft family always trigger the SQ12101 policy for software components. If this field is empty, that means no policies are triggered by default for the license. However, users can customize the policy configuration at any time to override the default settings.
| License name | License contents | License family | Policies triggered |
|---|---|---|---|
| LicenseRef-rlsecure-glue42 | View description | Shareware | |
| LicenseRef-rlsecure-gnostice-document-studio-dotnet | View description | Shareware | |
| LicenseRef-rlsecure-ncache | View description | Shareware | |
| LicenseRef-rlsecure-resizer-trial-2.0 | View description | Shareware | |
| LicenseRef-rlsecure-shareware-generic | View description | Shareware |
Generic license description
A shareware software license allows users to download and use the software for free on a trial basis, with the expectation that they will pay for it if they continue to use it after the trial period or to unlock additional features. This model serves as a "try before you buy" approach, giving users the opportunity to evaluate the software's functionality and suitability for their needs before making a purchase. Shareware often comes with limitations during the trial period, such as restricted features, usage time limits, or periodic reminders to purchase the full version. Unlike open-source licenses, shareware licenses typically do not grant users the right to access, modify, or distribute the software's source code. The software commonly remains the intellectual property of the creator, who retains all rights except for the permission granted to use the software. There is no agreed-upon set of rights, license, or EULA that defines shareware unambiguously, meaning that every publisher defines its own rules for the shareware it offers. The goal of a shareware license is to attract users by providing initial access at no cost, thereby encouraging them to invest in the full, unrestricted version if they find the software valuable. This model helps software developers generate revenue while allowing potential customers to make informed purchasing decisions.