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License and Legal

Purpose and Scope

This document describes the licensing terms and legal framework governing the use, modification, and distribution of the hypervel/translation package. It covers the license type, copyright holders, permissions granted, limitations of liability, and attribution requirements that apply to this software.

For information about package dependencies and their respective licenses, see the dependency declarations in the package configuration (for information about system configuration, see Configuration and Dependency Injection).


License Overview

The hypervel/translation package is distributed under the MIT License, an open-source permissive license that allows broad usage rights with minimal restrictions.

Sources: LICENSE.md1


Copyright Holders

The package maintains dual copyright attribution reflecting its architectural heritage and current development:

Copyright HolderRoleLicense Reference
Taylor OtwellOriginal author of translation components derived from Laravel frameworkLICENSE.md3
HypervelCurrent maintainer and adapter for Hyperf framework integrationLICENSE.md5

This dual attribution acknowledges that portions of the translation system's design and implementation patterns originate from Laravel's translation package, which has been adapted and extended for the Hyperf framework ecosystem.

Copyright Inheritance Diagram


Sources: LICENSE.md3-5


License Type: MIT License

The MIT License is one of the most permissive open-source licenses available. It is characterized by:

  • Permissive nature: Minimal restrictions on reuse
  • Commercial use allowed: Can be used in proprietary commercial products
  • Modification allowed: Source code can be modified and redistributed
  • Distribution allowed: Can be freely distributed
  • Private use allowed: Can be used privately without disclosure

Sources: LICENSE.md1


Permissions Granted

The license explicitly grants the following rights to any person obtaining a copy of the software LICENSE.md7-12:

Usage Rights


Sources: LICENSE.md7-11

Detailed Permissions Table

PermissionScopeDescription
UseUnrestrictedExecute and run the software for any purpose
CopyUnrestrictedCreate copies of the software
ModifyUnrestrictedAlter, edit, or enhance the source code
MergeUnrestrictedCombine with other software or codebases
PublishUnrestrictedMake available to the public
DistributeUnrestrictedShare copies with others
SublicenseUnrestrictedGrant these same rights to others
SellUnrestrictedCharge money for copies or modified versions

These rights apply to both the software source code and associated documentation files LICENSE.md8

Sources: LICENSE.md7-11


License Conditions

The license requires only two conditions to be met LICENSE.md12-15:

1. Copyright Notice Retention

The copyright notice must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software:

Copyright (c) Taylor Otwell
Copyright (c) Hypervel

This requirement is specified at LICENSE.md3-5 and mandated at LICENSE.md14

2. License Text Inclusion

The full MIT License text must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software LICENSE.md14-15

Attribution Flow Diagram


Sources: LICENSE.md12-15


Disclaimer of Warranty

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty LICENSE.md17:

Warranty Disclaimer Types

The license explicitly disclaims the following warranty types:

Warranty TypeStatusLicense Reference
Express warrantiesNone providedLICENSE.md17-18
Implied warrantiesNone providedLICENSE.md17-18
MerchantabilityNot warrantedLICENSE.md19
Fitness for particular purposeNot warrantedLICENSE.md19
Non-infringementNot warrantedLICENSE.md19

This means users accept the software in its current state without any guarantees about its functionality, suitability, or freedom from defects.

Sources: LICENSE.md17-19


Limitation of Liability

The copyright holders have limited liability for any damages arising from the software LICENSE.md19-23:

Scope of Liability Protection


The authors and copyright holders shall not be liable for LICENSE.md19-23:

  • Any claim (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise)
  • Any damages (arising from, out of, or in connection with the software)
  • Any other liability (related to the use or dealings in the software)

Sources: LICENSE.md19-23


Integration with Package Distribution

Distribution Mechanism

The MIT License text is included in the package repository and distributed through Composer when the package is installed. The license file is located at the repository root as LICENSE.md.

Compliance Requirements for Users

Users of the hypervel/translation package who redistribute it (either modified or unmodified) must:

  1. Include LICENSE.md in any distribution
  2. Preserve copyright notices at LICENSE.md3-5
  3. Maintain license text at LICENSE.md1-23

Package Manager Integration


When installed via Composer, the LICENSE.md file is automatically included in the vendor/hypervel/translation/ directory, ensuring compliance with attribution requirements.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23


Practical Implications

For Package Users

Users incorporating hypervel/translation into their projects may:

  • ✅ Use in commercial products without royalties
  • ✅ Modify the source code for custom requirements
  • ✅ Distribute applications using this package
  • ✅ Keep modifications private (no copyleft requirement)

Users must:

  • ✅ Include the license file if redistributing the package
  • ✅ Retain copyright notices in source code distributions

Users should understand:

  • ⚠️ No warranty is provided for defects or issues
  • ⚠️ Copyright holders have no liability for damages

For Package Contributors

Contributors to the hypervel/translation repository should be aware that:

  • Contributions are subject to the existing MIT License
  • Copyright remains with the original holders (Taylor Otwell and Hypervel)
  • Contributed code becomes part of the MIT-licensed codebase

For Derivative Works

Projects creating derivative works from hypervel/translation must:

  1. Maintain the MIT License or use a compatible license
  2. Preserve the dual copyright attribution
  3. Include the complete license text
  4. May apply additional terms to new code (but cannot restrict MIT-granted rights for original code)

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23


License Compatibility

The MIT License is highly compatible with other open-source licenses:

License TypeCompatibilityNotes
GPL v2/v3✅ CompatibleMIT code can be included in GPL projects
Apache 2.0✅ CompatibleBoth are permissive licenses
BSD Licenses✅ CompatibleSimilar permissive nature
MIT License✅ CompatibleIdentical license
Proprietary✅ CompatibleCan be used in closed-source projects
LGPL✅ CompatibleMIT code can be linked with LGPL code

This compatibility allows hypervel/translation to be integrated into projects with various licensing requirements.

Sources: LICENSE.md1


Summary

The hypervel/translation package is licensed under the MIT License with dual copyright attribution to Taylor Otwell and Hypervel. This permissive license grants broad usage rights with minimal restrictions, requiring only preservation of copyright notices and license text in distributions. Users accept the software "as is" without warranty, and copyright holders maintain protection from liability claims.

Sources: LICENSE.md1-23