Open WebUI changed license from BSD-3 to Open WebUI License with CLA
a year ago
- #AI
- #licensing
- #open-source
- Open WebUI remains free and open-source under a BSD-3-Clause license with added branding protection.
- New branding clause prevents removal or alteration of 'Open WebUI' branding unless specific criteria are met (small-scale use, contributor permission, or enterprise license).
- The update targets bad actors who strip branding and sell Open WebUI as their own without contributing back.
- Legacy code (pre-v0.6.6) remains under the original BSD-3 license without branding restrictions.
- Contributors retain rights, and forks must acknowledge Open WebUI origins unless exempted.
- Enterprise options are available for custom branding and support via proprietary licenses.