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Apache License 2.0

MTV Craft is released under the Apache License 2.0, a permissive open-source license that allows you to freely use, modify, and distribute the software while protecting contributors from liability.

1. License Overview

MTV Craft is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). This is a permissive license that:

  • Allows commercial and non-commercial use
  • Permits modification and distribution
  • Provides an express grant of patent rights from contributors
  • Includes disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability
  • Requires preservation of copyright and license notices

The full license text is available at: https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

2. What You Can Do

2.1 Commercial Use

You may use MTV Craft for commercial purposes, including:

  • Integrating MTV Craft into commercial products
  • Offering video generation services using MTV Craft
  • Selling products that include MTV Craft
  • Using MTV Craft in commercial research and development

2.2 Modification

You may modify the MTV Craft source code:

  • Customize features and functionality
  • Fix bugs and improve performance
  • Add new capabilities and integrations
  • Adapt the code for specific use cases

2.3 Distribution

You may distribute MTV Craft:

  • Share the original source code
  • Distribute modified versions
  • Include MTV Craft in larger software packages
  • Create and distribute derivative works

2.4 Private Use

You may use MTV Craft privately:

  • Personal projects and experimentation
  • Internal company use
  • Research and academic purposes
  • Educational and training activities

3. License Requirements

When using, modifying, or distributing MTV Craft, you must:

3.1 Include License Notice

You must include a copy of the Apache License 2.0 and preserve all copyright notices in any distribution of the software.

3.2 State Changes

If you modify the software, you must clearly indicate what changes were made to the original files.

3.3 Include NOTICE File

If the software includes a NOTICE file, you must include a readable copy of the attribution notices contained within such NOTICE file.

3.4 No Trademark Use

The license does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the licensor, except as required for describing the origin of the work.

4. Patent Rights

The Apache License 2.0 includes an express grant of patent rights:

  • Contributors grant you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free patent license
  • The license covers any patent claims owned or controlled by the contributor
  • If you initiate patent litigation against any entity, your patent licenses terminate
  • This provides protection against patent trolling and encourages open innovation

5. Warranties and Liability

5.1 No Warranty

MTV Craft is provided "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, either express or implied, including:

  • No warranty of merchantability
  • No warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
  • No warranty of non-infringement
  • No warranty of accuracy or completeness

5.2 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall any contributor be liable for any damages, including:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services
  • Any other commercial damages or losses

6. Attribution Requirements

When using MTV Craft, proper attribution helps support the open-source community:

6.1 Recommended Attribution

While not required by the license, we appreciate attribution such as:

  • "Powered by MTV Craft" in your application or documentation
  • Link to the MTV Craft repository: https://github.com/baaivision/MTVCraft
  • Citation of the research paper in academic or research contexts
  • Acknowledgment in software documentation or about pages

6.2 Required Notices

You must include the following in any distribution:

  • A copy of the Apache License 2.0
  • Copyright notices from the original source
  • Any NOTICE file that may be included
  • Clear indication of any modifications made

7. Contributing to MTV Craft

We welcome contributions to MTV Craft. By contributing, you agree that:

  • Your contributions will be licensed under the Apache License 2.0
  • You have the right to submit the contribution
  • You grant the project maintainers the right to use your contribution
  • Your contribution is your original work or you have permission to submit it

For detailed contribution guidelines, please see our GitHub repository: https://github.com/baaivision/MTVCraft

8. Third-Party Components

MTV Craft may include or depend on third-party open source components. Each component is subject to its own license terms:

  • Python and various Python libraries (each with their own licenses)
  • Machine learning frameworks and models
  • Computer vision and image processing libraries
  • Other open source dependencies listed in our requirements files

Please review the licenses of all dependencies when redistributing MTV Craft or creating derivative works.

9. Generated Content Licensing

Content generated using MTV Craft is subject to the following considerations:

9.1 User Ownership

  • Users retain rights to content they generate using MTV Craft
  • The Apache License does not claim ownership of generated outputs
  • Users are responsible for ensuring their inputs comply with applicable laws

9.2 Responsible Use

Users should ensure generated content:

  • Does not infringe on others' intellectual property rights
  • Complies with applicable laws and regulations
  • Is used ethically and responsibly
  • Includes appropriate disclosures when required

10. Full Apache License 2.0 Text

The complete Apache License 2.0 is reproduced below for reference. This is the authoritative license text that governs the use of MTV Craft.

                                 Apache License
                           Version 2.0, January 2004
                        http://www.apache.org/licenses/

   TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION

   1. Definitions.

      "License" shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction,
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   2. Grant of Copyright License. Subject to the terms and conditions of
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   4. Redistribution. You may reproduce and distribute copies of the
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   5. Submission of Contributions. Unless You explicitly state otherwise,
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   6. Trademarks. This License does not grant permission to use the trade
      names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the Licensor.

   7. Disclaimer of Warranty. Unless required by applicable law or
      agreed to in writing, Licensor provides the Work (and each
      Contributor provides its Contributions) on an "AS IS" BASIS,
      WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or
      implied, including, without limitation, any warranties or conditions
      of TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, or FITNESS FOR A
      PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

   8. Limitation of Liability. In no event and under no legal theory,
      whether in tort (including negligence), contract, or otherwise,
      unless required by applicable law (such as deliberate and grossly
      negligent acts) or agreed to in writing, shall any Contributor be
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      Work (including but not limited to damages for loss of goodwill,
      work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, or any and all
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   9. Accepting Warranty or Additional Liability. When redistributing
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   END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

   Copyright 2024 MTV Craft Team

   Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
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