Software License
Updated for the project publication transition
Project publication and licenses
RF StateSide projects are progressively being prepared for public source and hardware design release. Each project page identifies its publication status and links to its own license when available. A pending audit does not grant an open-source or open-hardware license.
BrickSuite (opens in a new tab) is already public and declares LGPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab). Other project licenses will be established through their individual publication audits.
Existing distributed versions retain their accompanying license terms. This website transition does not relicense historical downloads or third-party dependencies. Contact Ray for licensing or source inquiries.
Historical LGPL component information for existing distributed applications
The following information is retained for legacy distributions and is subject to the license supplied with each release.
3. Use of LGPLv3 Libraries (e.g., Qt)
Some RF StateSide applications dynamically link against libraries licensed under LGPLv3, such as:
- QtCore, QtGui, QtWidgets, QtNetwork, and other Qt modules
- Other LGPL components where noted
In these cases:
- The application uses dynamic linking to the LGPL libraries.
- You are permitted to replace the LGPL libraries with your own compatible builds, as allowed by LGPLv3.
- You may reverse engineer the application only to the extent necessary to debug or replace the LGPL-covered components, consistent with the license.
4. Source Code Availability (LGPL Components Only)
In accordance with LGPLv3, RF StateSide, LLC will make available, upon request:
- The corresponding source code for the LGPL-licensed libraries used (for example, Qt), or
- A written offer valid for at least 3 years to provide that source code.
This obligation applies only to the LGPL-covered libraries, not to the proprietary RF StateSide application code.
5. Modifications and Derivative Works of LGPL Components
If you modify and redistribute the LGPL-licensed libraries themselves, you must comply with LGPLv3, which generally requires:
- Releasing the modified library under LGPLv3
- Providing the modified library’s source code
- Preserving existing copyright and license notices
These requirements apply to the libraries, not to the proprietary RF StateSide application code that merely links to them.
Licenses supplied with releases
Use, modification and redistribution are governed by the license included with the specific project or release. Do not infer a license from the publication status of another project.
7. No Warranty
In line with LGPLv3 and the RF StateSide terms:
ALL SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
RF StateSide, LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the software, including but not limited to data loss, equipment damage, or RF system misconfiguration.
8. Relationship to Other Policies
This Software License page should be read together with:
9. Full LGPLv3 License Text
The complete GNU Lesser General Public License v3 is available at:
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.html (opens in a new tab)
10. Contact
For questions regarding software licensing, library source requests, or LGPL compliance, contact:
Email: webmaster@rfstateside.com
RF StateSide, LLC
10 Pine Street
Londonderry, NH 03053