Community Version

1. Purpose

The Community Version License defines the terms, eligibility criteria, and limitations under which elDoc Community version is distributed. This policy ensures that access to elDoc Community License is granted only to qualifying end-users.

2. Definitions

  • elDoc Community License: A limited-use, non-exclusive, non-transferable license granted at no cost under this policy to eligible end-users, subject to the terms and conditions outlined herein.

  • End-User (hereinafter referred to as "Customer"): Any individual, entity, or organization that accesses or uses elDoc under the terms of the Community License.

3. Purpose

Evaluation Scope 

The Community Version is provided for customers who want to explore elDoc, run initial tests, perform pre-study activities, and build proof-of-concept (PoC) scenarios. This usage is limited to evaluation purposes in isolated, non-production environments. The Community Version is not intended for UAT, SIT, development, staging, or production use. If you plan to use elDoc as part of real business workflows, a commercial license is required.

Production Scope (Eligible Customers Only)

Eligible customers, as defined in the elDoc Community License, may use the Community Version for commercial purposes, including development, staging, and production use, provided that eligibility requirements continue to be met for the entire duration of use. This right to use the Community Version in production applies only to the qualifying entity and must not be extended to, or exercised on behalf of, any third party or non-eligible organization. If a customer ceases to meet the eligibility criteria at any time, continued use of the Community Version for production or business purposes is not permitted and a valid commercial license is required. 

4. Scope of Use for Eligible Customers

The elDoc Community License may only be used by Customers who meet the eligibility criteria described below. Use of the software under this license is subject to strict limitations regarding the type of organization and purpose of use. elDoc reserves the right to verify eligibility and compliance at any time.

4.1 Small Businesses (with revenues of less than $100,000 USD (or equivalent in foreign currency))

A small business may qualify for and use the elDoc Community License for commercial purposes, meaning internal business use within its own organization, including development and production use, under the following conditions:

  • The business must have gross annual revenues of less than $100,000 USD (or equivalent in foreign currency) for each year the license is active.

  • The license must be used exclusively by the qualifying entity, and not shared with or used on behalf of any third party or non-eligible organization.

  • The license may be used in development, production, and business environments, as long as eligibility is maintained.

This does not grant any right to resell, sublicense, host, offer as a service, or otherwise make elDoc available to third parties. 

Disclaimer:
The Community Version does not include official support or service-level agreements (SLAs). If you require guaranteed support, updates, or assistance for production use, a valid commercial support plan is required.

Limitation of Liability & No Warranties:
The Community Version is provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available,’ without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, elDoc shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or any other commercial or economic losses arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, the Community Version, even if elDoc has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Exclusions & Special Programs: 
The Community Version is free of charge for eligible customers and may be used for commercial purposes within the customer’s own organization, subject to the Community License terms. Government and quasi-government agencies are not eligible to use the Community Version, regardless of size, revenue, or budget. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and universities are not eligible to use the Community Version. However, NGOs and universities are welcome to apply for special licensing terms or programs by contacting elDoc directly. Any such use requires a separate written agreement with elDoc.

4.2 Other Businesses (with Revenues Above $100,000 USD (or equivalent in foreign currency))

Other organizations, including businesses with gross annual revenues exceeding $100,000 USD (or equivalent), as well as government and quasi-government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and universities, are not eligible for the elDoc Community License for production or commercial use. However, they may use the Community Version solely for evaluation purposes, including exploration, testing, pre-study activities, and proof-of-concept (PoC), in accordance with the evaluation scope and restrictions defined in this policy. Any use beyond evaluation requires a valid commercial license or a separate written agreement with elDoc.

4.2.1 Permitted Use

  • Internal testing, exploration, or proof-of-concept (“test-to-buy”) purposes only.

  • Use in non-production environments, such as sandbox or isolated demo environments for test-to-buy purposes.

4.2.2 Prohibited Use

  • Use in production, UAT, SIT, or staging environments.

  • Development, customization, or integration tied to any active business function.

  • Use in environments where a full enterprise license is already purchased — in such cases, the appropriate paid license must apply.

  • Any business operations or revenue-generating activities.

  • Resale, sublicensing, distribution, bundling, or inclusion of elDoc as part of another product or service offering.

  • White-labeling, rebranding, or removal of elDoc branding, or representing elDoc as part of another product.

  • Billable implementation, customization, or professional services performed using the Community Version.

  • Hosting or offering elDoc as a managed service (SaaS/MSP) or making it available to third parties.

  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to derive the source code, underlying ideas, algorithms, structure, or internal workings of elDoc, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law.

elDoc reserves the right to approve, monitor, or revoke evaluation access at its sole discretion in the event of misuse or policy violations.

4.3 Authorized Partners

Authorized elDoc partners may be granted a partner evaluation license for internal and pre-sales purposes, under the following terms:

3.3.1 Permitted Use

  • Internal use for testing, demonstration, or integration validation for pre-sales purposes.

  • Support for pre-sales evaluations, including solution trials or prototype builds for prospective clients.

3.3.2 Prohibited Use

  • Deployment in live or production systems.

  • Use in customer environments without a proper commercial license in place.

  • Billable implementation or customization services using the evaluation license.

  • Resale, sublicensing, or distribution of the Community Version or partner evaluation license, whether standalone or bundled with any other product or service.

  • White-labeling, rebranding, or removal of elDoc branding, or representing elDoc as part of a partner’s own product or offering.

  • Bundling or combining elDoc with any third-party software, services, or solutions for commercial offering, resale, or monetization without a separate written commercial agreement with elDoc.

  • Hosting or offering elDoc as a managed service (SaaS/MSP) to any third party under the evaluation license.

elDoc partners must adhere strictly to these conditions. Any misuse may result in the immediate revocation of partner access and licensing rights.

5. Community License Conditions

  • The Community License is non-transferable under any circumstances.

  • No support services are provided under this license.

  • To access support, a paid subscription plan is required.

  • The license is governed by the elDoc End User License Agreement (EULA), excluding provisions related to:

    • Support services

    • Payment terms

5. Audit and Compliance

  • elDoc reserves the sole right to determine and interpret eligibility for the Community License and to reassess eligibility at any time.

  • elDoc may request reasonable documentation to verify eligibility and compliance with the Community License at any time.

  • Customers are required to cooperate fully and promptly by providing relevant financial or organizational information upon request.

  • Failure to provide requested information, or any misrepresentation of eligibility, may result in suspension or termination of the Community License and may require the customer to obtain a valid commercial license.

  • Any use of the Community Version in violation of the Community License or related policies constitutes an unauthorized use and a material breach of these terms.  elDoc further reserves the right to pursue any remedies available under applicable law, including injunctive relief and claims for damages, in the event of unauthorized use or violation of its intellectual property rights.

6. Termination

  • If at any point the Customer no longer meets the eligibility criteria, the Community License must be terminated immediately.

  • Continued use of the software without meeting eligibility constitutes a breach of license.

7. Changes to Policy

  • elDoc reserves the right to update or modify this Community Version policy from time to time. Any changes will take effect upon publication of the updated policy. Customers are responsible for reviewing the most current version of the policy and ensuring continued compliance. Continued use of the Community Version after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
  • This policy applies globally. Certain provisions may be subject to mandatory local laws and regulations in the customer’s jurisdiction. To the extent any provision of this policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Last modified: February 21, 2026