SSCI Custom License v1.1
© 2026 Alex Lyapin
Author: Alex Lyapin
Email: lehacomp16@gmail.com
Project: SSCI — Snow Surface Condition Index

This license applies to all files, code, algorithms, formulas, models, data,
API endpoints, documentation, and any other content contained in this repository,
including all future versions and updates.

1. Non-Commercial Use
   Permission is granted to use, copy, and modify this work for non-commercial
   purposes only. Any non-commercial use must retain this license in full and
   preserve all attribution requirements.

2. Mandatory Attribution
   Any use of this work, including derivatives, must include clear attribution:
   "SSCI model by Alex Lyapin" and a link to the original repository.
   Attribution must be visible, unaltered, and easily accessible to end users.

3. Derivative Works
   If you modify, adapt, or build upon this work, you must:
   - clearly indicate all changes made,
   - retain attribution to the original author,
   - include this license with the derivative work,
   - state that the derivative is based on the SSCI model.

4. Commercial Use
   Commercial use of this work, or any derivative of it, is strictly prohibited
   without explicit written permission from the author.
   Permission may be granted only through:
   - signed agreement, or
   - written email confirmation from the author (lehacomp16@gmail.com).
   Without such permission, commercial use is illegal.

   "Commercial use" includes, but is not limited to:
   - paid services,
   - SaaS platforms,
   - subscription-based access,
   - API monetization,
   - integration into commercial software,
   - use in business operations,
   - use in paid mobile or web applications,
   - use in advertising or marketing.

5. No Removal of Attribution
   You may not remove, alter, hide, or obscure:
   - the author's name,
   - copyright notice,
   - license terms,
   - references to the SSCI model,
   - links to the original repository.

6. No Sublicensing
   You may not sublicense this work or grant commercial rights to third parties.
   Only the author may issue commercial licenses.

7. Reverse Engineering Prohibited
   You may not attempt to reverse engineer, extract, reconstruct, or replicate
   the underlying algorithm, formula, or model for the purpose of bypassing
   licensing restrictions or creating a competing commercial product.

8. AI and Model Training Restrictions
   This work may not be used to train AI models, machine learning systems,
   or automated code generation tools without explicit written permission
   from the author.

9. No Warranty
   This work is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The author is not
   liable for any damages arising from the use of this work.

10. Contact for Commercial Licensing
    For commercial licensing inquiries, contact:
    Email: lehacomp16@gmail.com
