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Changes between Version 22 and Version 23 of Licensing_FAQ


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    11= Licensing: Frequently Asked Questions =
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    3 This page deals with questions you may have about !VirtualBox and its licensing. This information is accurate for !VirtualBox 5.2 and later. You may want to look at the [wiki:"User_FAQ" User FAQ] and [wiki:"Developer_FAQ" Developer FAQ] for additional topics.
     3This page answers questions you may have about !VirtualBox and its licensing. This information is accurate for !VirtualBox 7.1 and later. You may want to look at the [wiki:"User_FAQ" User FAQ] and [wiki:"Developer_FAQ" Developer FAQ] for additional topics.
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    55 1. '''How is !VirtualBox licensed?'''
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    7  The !VirtualBox base package contains the full !VirtualBox source code and platform binaries and is licensed under the [wiki:"GPLv3" GNU General Public License, version 3] (older versions of !VirtualBox before version 7.0 were licensed under [wiki:"GPL" GPLv2]). You can distribute and modify the base package, provided that you distribute all modifications under the applicable GPL version as well.
     7 The !VirtualBox base package contains the full !VirtualBox source code and platform binaries and is licensed under the [wiki:"GPLv3" GNU General Public License, version 3]. You can distribute and modify the base package, provided that you distribute all modifications under the [wiki:"GPLv3" GPLv3] version as well.
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    9  The !VirtualBox Extension Pack is available under the [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" VirtualBox Extension Pack Personal Use and Evaluation License], which is a free license for personal, educational or evaluation use, or an Enterprise License, which is a for-fee license that allows most commercial, non-distribution uses restricted by the PUEL.
     9 The !VirtualBox Extension Pack is freely available under the [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" VirtualBox Extension Pack Personal Use and Educational License] (PUEL) for personal and educational use. For a fee, the VirtualBox Extension Pack is also available for most commercial, non-distribution uses restricted by the PUEL.
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    11  More information about the Oracle VM !VirtualBox Enterprise License for the !VirtualBox Extension Pack can be found on the [http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/virtualbox/overview/index.html Oracle VM VirtualBox] pages, which also contains a link to the [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle Store] where you can directly buy licenses. Please contact Oracle for additional information.
     11 More information about the the !VirtualBox Extension Pack can be found on this [http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/virtualbox/overview/index.html Oracle VirtualBox] page, which also contains a link to the [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle Store] where you can directly buy licenses for commercial use. Please contact Oracle for additional information.
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    13  For information about a license to distribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack, please contact `vbox_oem_sales_ww``@or``acle.com`.
     13 For information about rights to distribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack, please contact `vbox_oem_sales_ww``@or``acle.com`.
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    1515 2. '''Will the licensing terms of the !VirtualBox base package be changed in the future?'''
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    17  We are not currently planning to do so, but it doesn't really matter. The license that applies to the !VirtualBox base package is perpetual and cannot be taken back unless you violate the license. Even if Oracle were to change the license again, this would only affect future versions, and anybody still in compliance would still be permitted to redistribute the existing !VirtualBox code under the terms of the GPLv3 (or GPLv2 for !VirtualBox versions before 7.0).
     17 We are not currently planning to do so, but it doesn't really matter. The license that applies to the !VirtualBox base package is perpetual and cannot be taken back unless you violate the license. Even if Oracle were to change the license, this would only affect future versions, and anybody still in compliance with their existing license would still be permitted to redistribute the existing !VirtualBox code under the terms of the GPLv3.
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    19  3. '''What do you mean by ''personal use'' and ''educational use'' in the !VirtualBox Extension Pack [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" Personal Use and Evaluation License] (“PUEL”)?'''
     19 3. '''What do you mean by ''personal use'' and ''educational use'' in the !VirtualBox Extension Pack [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" Personal Use and Educational License]?'''
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    2121 Personal Use is defined in the PUEL as an instance of the !VirtualBox Extension Pack that is downloaded onto a single Host Computer and accessed on the same Host Computer or on a single client that is connected to that Host Computer for the purpose of displaying Guest Computers remotely for noncommercial purposes.
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    2323 Educational use is defined in the PUEL as “any use by teachers or students in an academic institution ... as part of the institution’s educational curriculum.”
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    25  Personal Use and/or Educational Use expressly exclude any use of the Product for commercial purposes or to operate or run a business, organization, governmental organization, or educational institution.
     25 Personal Use and/or Educational Use expressly exclude any use of the product for commercial purposes or to operate or run a business, organization, governmental organization, or educational institution.
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    27  4. '''What are the benefits of purchasing an [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise] license?'''
     27 4. '''What are the benefits of purchasing an [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise] License?'''
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    29  Oracle VM !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise license includes the use of the Product for commercial purposes or to operate or run a business, organization, governmental organization, or education institution.
     29 Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise License includes the rights to use the Product for commercial purposes or to operate or run a business, organization, governmental organization, or educational institution.
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    31  In addition, Oracle VM !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise license comes with world class support from Oracle covering both the Oracle VM !VirtualBox base package and the !VirtualBox Extension Pack.
     31 In addition, Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise License comes with world class support from Oracle covering both the Oracle !VirtualBox base package and the !VirtualBox Extension Pack.
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    33  5. '''How do I purchase an [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise] license?'''
     33 5. '''Does the Oracle !VirtualBox PUEL provide for trial use of the Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack software for evaluation purposes?'''
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    35  To purchase Oracle VM !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise licenses, [https://shop.oracle.com/pls/ostore/f?p=dstore:product:6346313915457813::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PROD_HIER_ID:114347640102492137513432,4510278280861805728469 visit the Oracle Store], or [https://www.oracle.com/corporate/contact/ contact your local sales office]. Oracle VM !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise Named Workstation User licenses must be purchased in an initial quantity of at least 100.
     35 No, in the past the !VirtualBox PUEL provided for 30-day trial use of the !VirtualBox Extension Pack software. Trial use has been discontinued with this license.
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    37  6. '''Can I redistribute the !VirtualBox base package binaries?'''
     37 6. '''How do I purchase an [https://shop.oracle.com/apex/f?p=dstore:product:25714122115624::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PPI:114347640102492137513432 Oracle VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise] License?'''
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    39  Yes. The GPL license allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox base package binaries, in modified or unmodified form, as long as you adhere to the terms and conditions of the applicable GPL version.
     39 To purchase Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise Licenses, [https://shop.oracle.com/pls/ostore/f?p=dstore:product:6346313915457813::NO:RP,6:P6_LPI,P6_PROD_HIER_ID:114347640102492137513432,4510278280861805728469 visit the Oracle Store], or [https://www.oracle.com/corporate/contact/ contact your local sales office]. Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise Named Workstation User Perpetual licenses must be purchased in an initial quantity of at least 100.
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    41  7. '''What are “!VirtualBox Guest Additions”?'''
     41 7. '''May I redistribute the !VirtualBox base package binaries?'''
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    43  The “!VirtualBox Guest Additions” are a set of software drivers and utilities that are shipped as a subset of the !VirtualBox base package and that are installed inside a virtual machine for better performance and usability. Like the !VirtualBox base package, the !VirtualBox Guest Additions are licensed under the GPLv3 (or GPLv2 for !VirtualBox versions before 7.0).
     43 Yes. The GPLv3 license allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox base package binaries, in modified or unmodified form, if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the GPLv3.
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    45  8. '''Can I redistribute !VirtualBox Guest Additions?'''
     45 8. '''What are “!VirtualBox Guest Additions”?'''
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    47  Yes. The GPL allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox Guest Additions, in modified or unmodified form, as long as you adhere to the terms and conditions of the applicable GPL version.
     47 The “!VirtualBox Guest Additions” is a set of software drivers and utilities that are shipped as a subset of the !VirtualBox base package and that are installed inside a virtual machine for better performance and usability. Like the !VirtualBox base package, the !VirtualBox Guest Additions are licensed under the GPLv3.
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    49  9. '''Can I redistribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack?'''
     49 9. '''May I redistribute !VirtualBox Guest Additions?'''
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    51  Not without a special license from Oracle. Neither the [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" Personal Use and Evaluation License] nor the Oracle VM !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise license allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack binaries. Unless you obtain a separate license from Oracle, you may not make them available on your own websites or other mirrors or distribute them in any other way. If you are interested in obtaining a distribution license, please contact `vbox_oem_sales_ww``@or``acle.com`.
     51 Yes. The GPLv3 allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox Guest Additions, in modified or unmodified form, if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the GPLv3.
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    53  10. '''Which guidelines apply to the use of the name ''!VirtualBox''?'''
     53 10. '''May I redistribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack software?'''
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     55 Not without a special license from Oracle. Neither the [wiki:"VirtualBox_PUEL" Personal Use and Educational License] nor the Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise license allows you to distribute the !VirtualBox Extension Pack binaries. Unless you obtain a separate license from Oracle, you may not make them available on your own websites or other mirrors or distribute them in any other way. If you are interested in obtaining a distribution license, please contact `vbox_oem_sales_ww``@or``acle.com`.
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     57 11. '''Which guidelines apply to the use of the name ''!VirtualBox''?'''
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    5559 The term “!VirtualBox” has been registered by Oracle as a trademark in various countries. If you choose to ship custom binaries and/or source code revisions of the product, you may not use the !VirtualBox name in those versions.
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    57 Last updated 21 May 2024
     61 12. '''How can I evaluate the !VirtualBox Extension Pack software for business and commercial use?'''
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     63 The Oracle !VirtualBox Extension Pack can be evaluated for 30 days for business and commercial use by downloading it from the [https://edelivery.oracle.com/ Oracle Software Delivery Cloud].
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     65Last updated 12 September 2024

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