License

Purpose and Scope

This page documents the licensing terms under which the hypervel/container package is distributed. It covers the MIT License text, copyright attribution, permissions granted to users, and practical implications for package usage and redistribution.

For information about package installation and usage, see Getting Started. For contribution guidelines and development practices, refer to the repository documentation.

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License Overview

The hypervel/container package is distributed under the MIT License, one of the most permissive open-source licenses. This license grants broad permissions for use, modification, and distribution while requiring only attribution and disclaimer of warranty.

License Type and Characteristics

Characteristic	Value
License Name	MIT License
SPDX Identifier	MIT
OSI Approved	Yes
FSF Free/Libre	Yes
Copyleft	No (permissive)
Patent Grant	No explicit grant
Source File	LICENSE.md1-23

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

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Copyright Attribution

The package maintains dual copyright attribution, reflecting its heritage as a derivative work based on Laravel's container implementation, adapted for the Hyperf framework ecosystem.

Copyright Holders

The copyright notices appear in the following order in LICENSE.md3-5:

1. Taylor Otwell - Original copyright holder of the Laravel container implementation
2. Hypervel - Copyright holder for modifications and adaptations specific to this package

This dual attribution is required by the MIT License terms when creating derivative works, ensuring proper credit to the original authors while acknowledging the new work.

Sources: LICENSE.md3-5

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Full License Text

The complete MIT License text as it appears in the package:

The MIT License (MIT)

Copyright (c) Taylor Otwell

Copyright (c) Hypervel

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE 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 THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS 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 OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
THE SOFTWARE.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

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License Terms and Permissions

The MIT License grants extensive permissions while imposing minimal requirements on users and redistributors.

Granted Rights

According to LICENSE.md7-11 users are granted permission to:

Right	Description	Restrictions
Use	Execute the software for any purpose, including commercial applications	None
Copy	Create and distribute copies of the software	Must include license text
Modify	Make changes, improvements, or adaptations to the code	Must include copyright notice
Merge	Combine with other software or integrate into larger projects	None
Publish	Make the software publicly available	Must include license text
Distribute	Share copies with others	Must include license and copyright
Sublicense	Grant rights to others under different license terms	Must preserve MIT license requirements
Sell	Charge fees for copies or services using the software	None

Sources: LICENSE.md7-11

License Requirements

The sole mandatory requirement, specified in LICENSE.md12-15 is that:

"The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software."

This means any distribution of the software, whether modified or unmodified, must include:

1. The copyright notices for both Taylor Otwell and Hypervel
2. The complete MIT License text

Sources: LICENSE.md12-15

Warranty Disclaimer

The license explicitly disclaims all warranties in LICENSE.md16-23 The software is provided on an "AS IS" basis without any guarantees regarding:

• Merchantability - Fitness for sale or general use
• Fitness for a Particular Purpose - Suitability for specific applications
• Non-infringement - Freedom from intellectual property claims

The authors and copyright holders are not liable for damages arising from use of the software, including direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages.

Sources: LICENSE.md16-23

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Practical Implications

For Package Users

Users of the hypervel/container package may:

1. Use in Commercial Projects: The package can be freely used in commercial applications without royalty payments or licensing fees
2. Private Use: No obligation to disclose source code or usage details when using internally
3. No Patent Protection: The license does not grant patent rights; users should verify patent clearance independently

For Redistributors

When redistributing the package or derivative works:

1. Include License File: The LICENSE.md file must be included with all distributions
2. Preserve Copyright Notices: Both copyright statements in LICENSE.md3-5 must remain intact
3. License Compatibility: The MIT License is compatible with most other open-source licenses, including GPL, Apache, and BSD

For Contributors

Contributors to the package:

1. Implicit License Grant: Contributions are assumed to be made under the same MIT License terms
2. Copyright Retention: Contributors may retain copyright on their contributions, but must license them under MIT terms
3. Attribution: Copyright attribution remains with the original holders listed in LICENSE.md3-5

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

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License File Location

The license is stored in a single canonical location:

File	Path	Lines	Purpose
License Document	LICENSE.md	1-23	Complete MIT License text with copyright notices

Unlike some projects, hypervel/container does not include per-file license headers in source files. The single LICENSE.md file at the repository root applies to all package source code.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

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License Verification

To verify the license terms for this package:

1. View License File: Read LICENSE.md1-23 in the package root directory
2. Check Package Metadata: Examine the license field in composer.json (if present)
3. Review SPDX Identifier: Look for MIT license identifier in package management tools
4. Consult OSI Database: Verify against the Open Source Initiative's MIT License template at opensource.org

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23

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Summary

The hypervel/container package is licensed under the MIT License, granting users broad permissions for use, modification, and distribution. The package maintains dual copyright attribution to Taylor Otwell (original Laravel container author) and Hypervel (derivative work creator). Users must include the copyright notices and license text when redistributing, but otherwise face no restrictions on commercial or private use.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23