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docs: add a license FAQ in README (#711)
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BSD 3-Clause Clear License

Copyright © 2022 ZAMA.
Copyright © 2024 ZAMA.
All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
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### License

This software is distributed under the **BSD-3-Clause-Clear** license. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@zama.ai.
This software is distributed under the **BSD-3-Clause-Clear** license. Read [this](LICENSE) for more details.

#### FAQ

**Is Zama’s technology free to use?**
>Zama’s libraries are free to use under the BSD 3-Clause Clear license only for development, research, prototyping, and experimentation purposes. However, for any commercial use of Zama's open source code, companies must purchase Zama’s commercial patent license.
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>All our work is open source and we strive for full transparency about Zama's IP strategy. To know more about what this means for Zama product users, read about how we monetize our open source products in [this blog post](https://www.zama.ai/post/open-source).
**What do I need to do if I want to use Zama’s technology for commercial purposes?**
>To commercially use Zama’s technology you need to be granted Zama’s patent license. Please contact us at hello@zama.ai for more information.
**Do you file IP on your technology?**
>Yes, all of Zama’s technologies are patented.
**Can you customize a solution for my specific use case?**
>We are open to collaborating and advancing the FHE space with our partners. If you have specific needs, please email us at hello@zama.ai.
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