# What's in this app — license disclosure on ScripTreeApps

> Plain-language summary. The full legal policy is in `docs/legal/license-disclosure-policy.md` (placeholder — counsel review pending).

Every paid app on ScripTreeApps carries a **"What you're buying"** panel. It tells you:

1. **Section 1 — What you're paying for.** A one-sentence statement from the producer about what your purchase actually covers, plus the license that applies to the producer's own code.
2. **Section 2 — Bundled software.** A list of any open-source or third-party software that travels with the app under its own separate license.

## Why we show you this

Many apps sold on ScripTreeApps aren't pure producer code. A producer might be selling a small set of automation scripts that drive a much larger open-source program they've bundled — for example, a workflow that orchestrates FreeCAD or LibreOffice. You should know exactly what you're acquiring rights to and what is governed by someone else's license.

This is also a legal-transparency requirement under EU Digital Services Act Article 14 (terms-and-conditions transparency), the EU Digital Content Directive (pre-contractual disclosure of digital-content characteristics), the Canadian Competition Act §52 (no misleading representation of what's being sold), and US FTC §5 (no deceptive practice).

## What each section means

**The producer's license (Section 1)** is what your purchase grants. It might be a permissive license like MIT (you can do almost anything as long as you keep the notice), or proprietary terms the producer wrote themselves (read those carefully — every set is different).

**Bundled software (Section 2)** stays under its own license. Buying the app does not give you any extra rights to the open-source bits beyond what the open-source license already allows. Most open-source licenses already let you use, run, and modify the software for your own purposes — but if you plan to redistribute, look at the bundled `LICENSE` files in the download.

## The "auto-detected" badge

When a row in Section 2 has an **Auto-detected** badge, it means the disclosure was filled in from a `LICENSE` or `BUNDLED.md` file inside the producer's bundle, not typed by hand. That's a useful trust signal — the producer didn't have to remember to declare it; the platform read it directly from what was uploaded.

If a row was edited by the producer after auto-detection, we keep that change visible too — the disclosure history is part of the audit trail.

## When the disclosure isn't complete

If a producer hasn't completed the disclosure for an app version yet, you'll see a notice on the listing and the **purchase button will be disabled.** We don't let an undisclosed app be sold. The producer has to fill in Section 1 and Section 2 before their listing goes live again.

## What to do if you think a disclosure is wrong

If you've bought an app and the bundled software you find inside doesn't match what was disclosed — or you think a license claim is incorrect — email us at `support@scriptreeapps.example`. We'll investigate. Misrepresentation of bundled software is a serious matter under both Canadian Competition Act §52 and US FTC §5; we treat reports as a priority.

## Plain-language license summaries

The dropdown that producers pick from has plain-language summaries for every common license. These summaries are signposting only — they're not a substitute for the actual license text bundled with the app. If anything important is at stake (you're planning to redistribute, modify, integrate into a commercial product), read the bundled license files yourself, and consider talking to counsel.

## What this page is not

This page describes how ScripTreeApps surfaces license information. It is **not** legal advice. We are not your lawyer. Producers are responsible for the accuracy of their disclosures; ScripTreeApps provides the platform and the audit trail. If you need legal advice about your rights under a specific license, consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.