[![Fair Revenue Share — 5% After $10K](https://img.shields.io/badge/Fair%20Revenue%20Share-5%25%20After%20%2410K-blueviolet)](#license)

# Fair Revenue Share License (v1.0)

Copyright (c) ilyasDotDev

---

## Overview
This software is open-source and free to use, but to ensure fairness and sustainability, a revenue-sharing model applies for successful commercial projects.

---

## Permissions
You are free to:
- Use this software for personal, educational, and commercial purposes.
- Modify the source code to suit your needs.
- Distribute your modified versions (with attribution).

---

## Revenue Sharing Terms
1. **Revenue Threshold**: You can use this software for free until your project generates **$10,000 USD in total revenue**.
2. **Contribution Obligation**: After exceeding $10,000 USD in total revenue, you agree to:
    - Pay **5% of your monthly gross revenue** to the original author.
    - This applies to revenue generated through any business or product built using this software.
3. **Self-Reporting**: You are responsible for self-reporting your revenue honestly.
4. **Payment Arrangements**: After reaching the revenue threshold, you must contact the author at **m.ilyas@live.com** to arrange payment details and invoicing.
5. **Audit Clause (Trust-Based)**: While this license relies on trust, the author reserves the right to request basic revenue validation in good faith for fairness.

---

## Restrictions
- You **may not** remove original copyright notices.
- You **may not** sublicense this software under a more permissive license that removes the revenue share obligation.
- You **may not** use this software for illegal purposes.

---

## No Warranty
This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The author is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from its use.

---

## Why This License?
The Fair Revenue Share License is designed to:
- Enable free access for individuals, students, and startups.
- Ensure fair compensation for the creator when your business succeeds.
- Maintain an open and collaborative development ecosystem.

---

## Attribution
When using this software, a simple attribution like “Powered by ilyasDotDev” in your documentation or footer is appreciated, but not mandatory.

---

For licensing queries and payment arrangements, contact:
📧 **m.ilyas@live.com**