License

This document presents the MIT License terms under which the hypervel/config package is distributed. It describes the copyright holders, the permissions granted to users, and the warranty disclaimers.

For information about installing and using this package, see Installation and Setup. For the package's architecture and technical implementation, see Architecture Overview.

License Type and Location

The hypervel/config package is distributed under the MIT License. The complete license text is located in LICENSE.md1-23 at the repository root.

hypervel/config/
├── LICENSE.md # MIT License text
├── composer.json # Package definition
└── src/ # Source code

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

Copyright Holders

The package has dual copyright attribution, reflecting its origins and current maintenance:

Copyright Attribution Structure:

Copyright Holder	Role	Attribution Line
Taylor Otwell	Original Author	Copyright (c) Taylor Otwell
Hypervel	Current Maintainer	Copyright (c) Hypervel

The dual copyright acknowledgment at LICENSE.md3-5 indicates that portions of this package are derived from or inspired by Taylor Otwell's original work, while Hypervel holds copyright for the current implementation and modifications.

Sources: LICENSE.md3-5

MIT License Terms

The MIT License grants broad permissions with minimal restrictions. The license text at LICENSE.md7-23 defines these terms.

Sources: LICENSE.md7-23

Permissions

The license grants permission to any person obtaining a copy of the software to deal in the Software without restriction. Specifically, this includes the rights to:

Permission	Description	License Reference
use	Execute and run the software	LICENSE.md9
copy	Make copies of the software	LICENSE.md9
modify	Alter or adapt the source code	LICENSE.md9
merge	Combine with other software	LICENSE.md9
publish	Make the software publicly available	LICENSE.md9
distribute	Share copies with others	LICENSE.md9
sublicense	Grant permissions to downstream users	LICENSE.md10
sell	Commercialize copies of the software	LICENSE.md10

Sources: LICENSE.md7-11

Requirements

The sole requirement imposed by the MIT License is stated at LICENSE.md12-15 All copies or substantial portions of the Software must include:

1. The copyright notice: Both copyright attributions (Copyright (c) Taylor Otwell and Copyright (c) Hypervel)
2. The permission notice: The complete MIT License text

This requirement applies to:

• Direct redistributions of the package
• Modified versions of the package
• Applications that bundle the package
• Any substantial portions of the software code

Sources: LICENSE.md12-15

Warranty Disclaimer

The license includes comprehensive warranty disclaimers at LICENSE.md17-23:

Warranty Exclusions:

Category	Exclusion	License Reference
Express Warranties	None provided	LICENSE.md17-18
Implied Warranties	MERCHANTABILITY	LICENSE.md18-19
Implied Warranties	FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE	LICENSE.md19
Implied Warranties	NONINFRINGEMENT	LICENSE.md19

Liability Limitations:

The authors and copyright holders are not liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from:

• Use of the software
• Connection with the software
• Other dealings in the software

This applies whether the liability arises from:

• Contract: Contractual obligations or agreements
• Tort: Civil wrongs or negligence claims
• Otherwise: Any other legal theory

Sources: LICENSE.md17-23

Application to Package Distribution

The MIT License terms apply to all distribution methods of the hypervel/config package:

When the package is installed via Composer into an application's vendor/hypervel/config directory, the LICENSE.md1-23 file is automatically included. Applications that distribute copies of this package (including bundled distributions) must ensure the license file is included or the copyright notice and permission notice are otherwise provided.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

Composer Package Metadata

The composer.json file references the license type for package repository metadata:

Metadata Field	Value	Purpose
license	"MIT"	Declares license type for Packagist
License File	LICENSE.md	Contains full license text

This allows package managers and automated tools to identify the license type programmatically.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

Summary

The hypervel/config package is open source software distributed under the MIT License. Users may freely use, modify, and distribute the software with minimal restrictions. The only requirement is to include the copyright notice and permission notice in all copies. The software is provided without warranty, and the copyright holders disclaim all liability.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23