License Information
KiwiOS is built on open source foundations. Here's how our licensing works.
Last updated: January 17, 2025
KiwiOS is committed to open source principles. We believe in transparency, community collaboration, and the freedom to use, modify, and distribute software. Our licensing reflects these values while respecting the licenses of the components we build upon.
🥝 All KiwiOS-specific code and modifications are released under permissive open source licenses that encourage community participation and derivative works.
KiwiOS Core System
The main KiwiOS distribution and custom components
Arch Linux Base
Underlying Arch Linux packages maintain their original licenses
GNOME Desktop
GNOME desktop environment and related components
Kiwi Theme
Custom KiwiOS theme and visual assets
Documentation
User guides, documentation, and community content
Website & Forum
KiwiOS website and community forum source code
KiwiOS Name and Logo
The "KiwiOS" name and kiwi logo are trademarks of the KiwiOS project. While our software is open source, please respect our branding guidelines when creating derivative distributions.
Derivative Works
You're welcome to create distributions based on KiwiOS, but please use a different name and branding to avoid confusion. We encourage innovation and customization!
Attribution
When redistributing or modifying KiwiOS, please provide appropriate attribution to the original project and maintain license notices.
For complete license texts and detailed information about each component's licensing, please refer to the following resources:
For Users
You can freely use KiwiOS for personal or commercial purposes. No license fees or restrictions on usage.
For Developers
Contribute to KiwiOS or create your own distribution. Our licenses encourage collaboration and innovation.
If you have questions about KiwiOS licensing, trademark usage, or need clarification for your specific use case, please reach out through our community forum or GitHub repository. We're happy to help ensure you're in compliance and can use KiwiOS effectively.