# vFeed API and vFeed.db Correlated Community Vulnerability and Threat Database Public Source License

The vFeed API utility and the associated vFeed.db the Correlated Community Vulnerability and Threat Database (henceforth referred to simply as "vFeed Framework") is dual-licensed - Copyright 2004-2016 ToolsWatch Org.

Cases that include commercialization of vFeed Framework require a commercial, non-free license. Otherwise, vFeed Framework can be used without charge under the terms set out below.

## 1. Definitions

1.1 "License" means this document.

1.2 "Contributor" means each individual or legal entity that creates, contributes to the creation of, or owns vFeed Framework.

1.3 "ToolsWatch Org." means vFeed Framework’s core developers, an updated list of whom can be found within the CREDITS file.


## 2. Commercialization

A commercial use is one intended for commercial advantage or monetary compensation.

Example cases of commercialization are:

* Using vFeed API and/or the vFeed Vulnerability Database to provide commercial managed/Software-as-a-Service services.
* Distributing or using vFeed API and/or the vFeed Vulnerability Database as a commercial product or as part of one.
* Using vFeed API and/or the vFeed Vulnerability Database as a value added service/product.

Example cases which do not require a commercial license, and thus fall under the terms set out below, include (but are not limited to):

Penetration testers (or penetration testing organizations) using vFeed API and/or the vFeed Vulnerability Database as part of their assessment toolkit.

* Penetration Testing Linux Distributions including but not limited to Kali Linux, SamuraiWTF, BackBox Linux.
* Using vFeed Framework to map and correlate vulnerabilities and threats.
* Any non-commercial use of vFeed Framework.

If you need to purchase a commercial license or are unsure whether you need to purchase a commercial license contact us - hacker@toolswatch.org

We may grant commercial licenses at no monetary cost at our own discretion if the commercial usage is deemed by the ToolsWatch Org. to significantly benefit vFeed Framework.

Free-use Terms and Conditions;

## 3.Redistribution

Redistribution is permitted under the following conditions:

* Unmodified License is provided with vFeed Framework.
* Unmodified Copyright notices are provided with vFeed Framework.
* Does not conflict with the commercialization clause.

## 4. Copying

Copying is permitted so long as it does not conflict with the Redistribution clause.

## 5. Modification

Modification is permitted so long as it does not conflict with the Redistribution clause.

## 6. Contributions

Any Contributions assume the Contributor grants the ToolsWatch Org. the unlimited, non-exclusive right to reuse, modify and re-license the Contributor's content.

## 7. Support

vFeed Framework is provided under an “as is” basis and without any support, updates or maintenance. Support, updates and maintenance may be given according to the sole discretion of the ToolsWatch Org.

## 8. Disclaimer of Warranty

vFeed Framework is provided under this License on an “as is” basis, without warranty of any kind, either expressed, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, warranties that the vFeed Framework is free of defects, merchantable, fit for a particular purpose or non-infringing.

## 9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted under Law, vFeed Framework is provided under an AS-IS basis. The ToolsWatch Org. shall never, and without any limit, be liable for any damage, cost, expense or any other payment incurred as a result of vFeed Framework's actions, failure, bugs and/or any other interaction between vFeed Framework and end-equipment, computers, other software or any 3rd party, end-equipment, computer or services.

## 10. Disclaimer

The ToolsWatch Org. accept no liability and are not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by vFeed Framework.