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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions src/content/docs/docs/iot-hub/contribution-guides/faq.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ Yes. IoT Hub is available for all ThingsBoard users and installations: Community

### What license applies to contributed items?

For the initial launch phase, all items contributed to IoT Hub are released under the **Apache 2.0 license**.
All items contributed to IoT Hub are released under the **MIT license**, as stated in the [IoT Hub Terms of Use & Contributor Agreement](/products/iot-hub/terms-of-use/). Users may use your contribution in both private and commercial projects without paying royalties, provided they include the original copyright notice where applicable.

Advanced monetization features — including proprietary licensing mechanisms and direct asset sales — are planned for a later phase. For the launch wave, we recommend focusing on templates or device packages you are comfortable sharing under Apache 2.0 to maximize early visibility and lead generation.
Advanced monetization features — including proprietary licensing mechanisms and direct asset sales — are planned for a later phase. For the launch wave, we recommend focusing on templates or device packages you are comfortable sharing under the MIT license to maximize early visibility and lead generation.

### Can other users modify and reuse my published content?

Yes. Under the Apache 2.0 structure, other users can adapt and customize your published content for their own solutions. They cannot re-publish or list your asset as their own on IoT Hub — the review team monitors and prevents content duplication.
Yes. Under the MIT license, other users can adapt and customize your published content for their own solutions. They cannot re-publish or list your asset as their own on IoT Hub — the review team monitors and prevents content duplication.

### Can I remove or update my published content later?

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### Is IoT Hub free to use?

Browsing and installing items is free. All items published during the current launch phase are released under the Apache 2.0 license. Advanced monetization features (paid items, premium subscriptions) are planned for a future phase.
Browsing and installing items is free. All published items are released under the MIT license. Advanced monetization features (paid items, premium subscriptions) are planned for a future phase.

### What ThingsBoard version do I need?

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### What license do IoT Hub items use?

All items published during the launch phase use the Apache 2.0 license. You are free to use, modify, and integrate them into your own solutions. You cannot re-publish another contributor's item on IoT Hub as your own — the review process enforces this.
All items published on IoT Hub use the MIT license — see the [IoT Hub Terms of Use & Contributor Agreement](/products/iot-hub/terms-of-use/). You are free to use, modify, and integrate them into your own solutions, provided you keep the original copyright notice where applicable. You cannot re-publish another contributor's item on IoT Hub as your own — the review process enforces this.

### Can I use an installed item in a commercial project?

Yes. Apache 2.0 permits commercial use. There is no restriction on using IoT Hub items in production deployments.
Yes. The MIT license permits commercial use. There is no restriction on using IoT Hub items in production deployments.

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