Open Source Hardware Licensing
All Thiosphere designs are released under the CERN Open Hardware License v2 - Strongly Reciprocal. Build, modify, and share freely.
Revolutionary Open-Source Hardware Partnership
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CERN Open Hardware License Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal
All Thiosphere products are released under the CERN Open Hardware License Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal (CERN-OHL-S). This license ensures that our designs remain open and accessible while encouraging collaboration and innovation.
Key Terms & Permissions
- You may use, modify, and distribute our designs for any purpose
- You may create commercial products based on our designs
- You may adapt and improve our designs for your specific needs
- You may share your modifications with the community
- You may contribute improvements back to the project
Reciprocal Requirements
- You must share your modifications under the same license
- You must provide attribution to Thios + Co. and original contributors
- You must make source files available when distributing products
- You must document any changes made to the original design
Join the Shelter Revolution
Download, build, modify, and share. Everyone wins when we work together.
Download & Build
Get our complete designs from GitHub. Build and sell freely under our open license.
Modify & Share
Improve our designs for your needs. Share your enhancements back with the community.
Partner & Profit
Become a certified partner and share in downstream royalties. Success for everyone.