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Another approach I have seen is BSL (Business Source License), which is kind of like Commons Clause in that it prohibits commercial offerings of the software, but after a rolling time limit, converts to an open source license. I might be wrong, so please correct me.

https://www.cockroachlabs.com/blog/oss-relicensing-cockroach...




Yes, if you're choosing between Commons Clause and BSL please choose the latter. Because (1) it has a way less confusing name and mechanism of action, and (2) it acknowledges that some people may care about an actual OSS license for your software, and makes it clear how that might be achieved.




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