Licensing Feedback
TVN Bridge's shared source licensing philosophy is a living draft. We're asking the community to help shape it. Select any section below to suggest an edit or leave a comment.
Security by Design
Why publishing the enforcement engine unrestricted creates a roadmap for circumvention.
Preventing Weaponization
Why a shared source model preserves the ability to deny access to bad actors.
Sustainable Development
Multi-tier licensing: free for civic use, paid for commercial use.
Access Through Agreement
Core values: do no harm, respect privacy, contribute back, be honest.
Tiered Licensing
Civic/educational (free), individual dev (free/low), commercial (paid), strategic partner (custom).
Democratic Governance
Open specifications, controlled reference implementation, advisory council.
Why Not AGPL?
AGPL allows any use including harmful, can't deny bad actors, enterprise compatibility issues.
Why Not Fully Proprietary?
Conflicts with civic mission, prevents community engagement, limits adoption.
The Security Standard Argument
Governed open access: source visible to vetted participants, specs open to all.