hardware tuning, migration issues, replication, transactions etc.
Our consultants are backed by the development team to guarantee quality
work.
@item
If you are using the MySQL database under GPL in an application, your
application must (i) be Open Source, (ii) be able to connect to a MySQL
server.
@end itemize
If you're interested in consulting, please visit the consulting section
at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/consulting/}. If you have restricted access
to the Internet, please contact our consulting staff at
@email{consulting@@mysql.com}.
Contact us at @email{trademark@@mysql.com} to inquire about special
arrangements to fit your needs.
@node Business Services Commercial licenses, Business Services Partnering, Business Services Consulting, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsubsection Commercial Licenses
The MySQL database is released under the @code{GNU General Public License}
(@code{GPL}). This means that it may often be used for free, but for
certain uses you are required to purchase commercial licenses from
MySQL AB at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}.
Since MySQL AB owns the copyright of the MySQL server, we are able to
sell commercial licenses (this is called @code{Dual Licensing}). This
does not in any way affect the @code{Open Source} commitment of MySQL AB.
For details about when a commercial license is required, please see
@ref{MySQL server licenses}.
@node When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB Partnership Logos, MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection When do you need a Written Permission to use MySQL Logos?
We also aim to offer commercial license packages covering both the MySQL
database and closely connected third party software. Currently we have
such an arrangement with the author of the @code{InnoDB} transactional
table handler.
In the following cases you need a written permission from MySQL AB before
using MySQL logos:
@itemize @bullet
@item
When displaying any MySQL AB logo anywhere except on your website.
@node Business Services Partnering, Business Services Advertising, Business Services Commercial licenses, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsubsection Partnering
The word @code{MySQL} and the MySQL dolphin logo are trademarks of
MySQL AB. @xref{MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks}.
These trademarks represent a significant value that the MySQL
founders have built over the years.
@item
When displaying any MySQL AB logo except the @emph{Conditional Use} logos
above on websites or elsewhere.
@end itemize
We have a partner programme whereby companies worldwide can offer
value-added MySQL services or products and resell our products and
services against a partner fee and a royalty. Partners also get to
use special versions of the MySQL trademark to indentify these
products and promote their business.
Out of legal and commercial reasons we have to monitor the use of MySQL
trademarks on products, books etc. We will usually require a fee for
displaying MySQL AB logos on commercial products, since we think it is
reasonable that some of the revenue is returned to fund further
development of the MySQL database.
If you are interested in becoming a MySQL AB partner, please mail to
@email{partner@@mysql.com}.
@node MySQL AB Partnership Logos, Using MySQL word in presentations, When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection MySQL AB Partnership Logos
@node Business Services Advertising, , Business Services Partnering, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsubsection Advertising
The @uref{http://www.mysql.com/} website is highly popular among people
who make purchase decisions or recommendations. The website has more
than 10 million page views per month (October 2001).
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Banners on @uref{http://www.mysql.com/} will be viewed by numerous
potential buyers who maintain or set up websites and other database
applications. For more information, please send an email to
@email{advertising@@mysql.com}.
MySQL partnership logos may only be used by companies and persons having
a written partnership agreement with MySQL AB. Partnerships include
certification as a MySQL trainer or consultant. If you are interested in
entering our partnership programmes, please visit our website for details
or mail to @email{partner@@mysql.com}.
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@node Using MySQL word in presentations, Using MySQL word in company and product names, MySQL AB Partnership Logos, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in Printed Text or Presentations
MySQL AB welcomes references to the MySQL database, but note that the
word @code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Because of this, you should
append the trademark symbol @code{TM} to the first or most prominent use
of the word MySQL in a text and where appropriate use a statement that
@code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Please refer to our trademark
policy at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/company/trademark.html} for
details.
@node Contact information, , MySQL AB business model and services, What is MySQL AB
@subsection Contact Information
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@node Using MySQL word in company and product names, , Using MySQL word in presentations, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in Company and Product Names
@cindex contact information
@cindex employment, contact information
@cindex licensing, contact information
@cindex advertising, contact information
@cindex partnering with MySQL
@cindex employment with MySQL
@cindex jobs at MySQL
Use of the word @code{MySQL} in product or company names or in Internet
domain names is not allowed without written permission from MySQL AB.
For commercial licensing, please contact the MySQL licensing
team. The much preferred method is by e-mail to
@email{licensing@@mysql.com}. Fax is also possible but handling of
these may take much longer (Fax +46-8-729 69 05).
If you represent a business that is interested in partnering with
MySQL, please send e-mail to @email{partner@@mysql.com}.
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For timely, precise answers to technical questions about MySQL
you should order one of our
@uref{https://order.mysql.com/, support contracts}.
MySQL support is provided by the MySQL developers so the
standard is extremely high.
If you have restricted access to the Internet, please contact our sales staff
at @email{sales@@mysql.com}.
If you are interested in placing a banner advertisement on our Web site,
please send e-mail to @email{advertising@@mysql.com}.
If you are interested in any of the jobs listed in our
If you're interested in consulting, please visit the consulting section
at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/consulting/}. If you have restricted access
to the Internet, please contact our sales staff at
@email{consulting@@mysql.com}.
@menu
* The Original MySQL logo:: The Original MySQL Logo
* MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission::
* When need MySQL logo permission::
* MySQL AB Partnership Logos::
* Using MySQL word in presentations::
* Using MySQL word in company and product names::
@end menu
@node Business Services Commercial licenses, Business Services Royalties, Business Services Consulting, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Commercial Licenses
The MySQL database is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
This means that anybody can use it for free under the GPL rules. However
if a company wishes to embed the database in a product, they have to buy
commercial licenses of MySQL or else release their product under GPL too.
Since MySQL AB owns the copyright of the MySQL server, we are able to sell
commercial licenses. This does not in any way affect the Open Source
commitment of MySQL AB. We also aim to offer commercial license packages
covering both the MySQL database and closely connected third party
software. Currently we have such an arrangement with the author of the
InnoDB transaction handler.
@node The Original MySQL logo, MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection The Original MySQL Logo
To buy commercial licenses, please visit the order section of
@uref{https://order.mysql.com/}.
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The MySQL dolphin logo was designed by the Finnish advertising agency
Priority in 2001. The dolphin was chosen as a suitable symbol for the
MySQL database since it is a smart, fast and lean animal, effortlessly
navigating oceans of data. We also happen to like dolphins.
@node Business Services Royalties, , Business Services Commercial licenses, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Royalties
The word @code{MySQL} and the MySQL dolphin logo are trademarks of
MySQL AB. These trademarks represent a significant value that the MySQL
founders have built over the years. We think it's fair that companies
wanting to get the benefit of these trademarks in their marketing
contributes to the development of the MySQL database by paying some
royalty. Also special versions of the trademarks are used as proofs
of certification in our partner programmes.
The original MySQL logo may only be used by representatives of MySQL AB
and by those having a written agreement allowing them to do so.
If you are interested in becoming a MySQL AB partner, please mail to
@email{partner@@mysql.com}.
@node MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission, When need MySQL logo permission, The Original MySQL logo, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission
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We have designed a set of special @emph{Conditional Use} logos that may be
downloaded from our website at
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/downloads/logos.html}
and used on third party websites without written permission from MySQL AB.
The use of these logos is not entirely unrestricted but as the name
implies subject to our trademark policy that is also available on our
website. You should read through the trademark policy if you plan to use
them. The requirements are basically:
@itemize @bullet
@item
Use the logo you need as displayed on the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}
site. You may scale it to fit your needs, but not change colours or design,
or alter the graphics in any way.
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@item
Make it evident that you, and not MySQL AB, are the creator and owner of
the site that displays the MySQL trademark.
@item
Don't use the trademark in a way that is detrimental to MySQL AB or to the
value of MySQL AB trademarks. We reserve the right to revoke the right to
use the MySQL AB trademark.
@node MySQL server licenses, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL AB business model and services, Introduction
@section MySQL Server Licenses
@item
If you use the trademark on a website, make it clickable, leading directly
to @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}
The MySQL server is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL),
which probably is the best known Open Source license. Please visit
@uref{http://www.gnu.org} to read the terms of this license.
@item
If you are using the MySQL database under GPL in an application, your
application must (i) be Open Source, (ii) be able to connect to a MySQL
server.
@end itemize
Since the MySQL server is released under the GPL, it may often be used
for free, but for certain uses you need to buy commercial licenses from
MySQL AB at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}.
Contact us at @email{trademark@@mysql.com} to inquire about special
arrangements to fit your needs.
@menu
* Using the MySQL server under a commercial license:: Using the MySQL Server Under a Commercial License
* Using the MySQL server for free under GPL:: Using the MySQL Server for Free Under GPL
* When need MySQL logo permission::
* MySQL AB Partnership Logos::
* Using MySQL word in presentations::
* Using MySQL word in company and product names::
@end menu
@node Using the MySQL server under a commercial license, Using the MySQL server for free under GPL, MySQL server licenses, MySQL server licenses
@subsection Using the MySQL Server Under a Commercial License
The GPL license is contagious in the sense that when a program is linked
to a GPL program the resulting product must also be released under GPL
lest you break the license terms and forfeit your right to use the GPL
program altogether.
@node When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB Partnership Logos, MySQL Logos that may be Used Without Written Permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection When do you need a Written Permission to use MySQL Logos?
You need a commercial license:
In the following cases you need a written permission from MySQL AB before
using MySQL logos:
@itemize @bullet
@item
When you link a program with code from the MySQL server or from GPL
released clients and don't want the resulting product to be GPL, maybe
because you want to build a commercial product or keep the added non-GPL
code closed source for other reasons. When purchasing commercial licenses,
you are not using the MySQL server under GPL even though it's the same
code. You need one license per installation of the MySQL server.
When displaying any MySQL AB logo anywhere except on your website.
@item
When you distribute a non-GPL application that ONLY works with the MySQL
server and ships it with MySQL. This type of solution is actually
considered to be linking even if it's done over a network.
When displaying any MySQL AB logo except the @emph{Conditional Use} logos
above on websites or elsewhere.
@end itemize
@item
When you distribute copies of the MySQL server without providing the
source code as required under the GPL license.
Out of legal and commercial reasons we have to monitor the use of MySQL
trademarks on products, books etc. We will usually require a fee for
displaying MySQL AB logos on commercial products, since we think it is
reasonable that some of the revenue is returned to fund further
development of the MySQL database.
@item
When you want to support the further development of the MySQL database
even if you don't formally need a commercial license. Another good way
of contributing to the MySQL development while getting something useful
in return, is to purchase support directly from MySQL AB.
@end itemize
For buying commercial licenses and support, please visit the order section
at @uref{https://order.mysql.com/}.
@node MySQL AB Partnership Logos, Using MySQL word in presentations, When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection MySQL AB Partnership Logos
@node Using the MySQL server for free under GPL, , Using the MySQL server under a commercial license, MySQL server licenses
@subsection Using the MySQL Server for Free Under GPL
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You can use the MySQL server for free under GPL:
MySQL partnership logos may only be used by companies and persons having
a written partnership agreement with MySQL AB. Partnerships include
certification as a MySQL trainer or consultant.
Please see @xref{Business Services Partnering,,Partnering}.
@itemize @bullet
@item
When you link a program with code from the MYSQL server and releases the
resulting product under GPL
@item
When you distribute the MySQL server source code bundled with other
programs that are not linked to or dependant on MySQL for their
functionality even if you sell the distribution commercially
@node Using MySQL word in presentations, Using MySQL word in company and product names, MySQL AB Partnership Logos, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in Printed Text or Presentations
@item
When using the MySQL server internally in your company.
@end itemize
MySQL AB welcomes references to the MySQL database, but note that the
word @code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Because of this, you should
append the trademark symbol @code{TM} to the first or most prominent use
of the word MySQL in a text and where appropriate use a statement that
@code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Please refer to our trademark
policy at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/company/trademark.html} for
details.
Please note that use of the MySQL server under commercial license or GPL
does not automatically give you the right to use MySQL AB trademarks.
@node Using MySQL word in company and product names, , Using MySQL word in presentations, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsubsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in Company and Product Names
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Use of the word @code{MySQL} in product or company names or in Internet
domain names is not allowed without written permission from MySQL AB.
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@node MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL Information Sources, MySQL server licenses, Introduction
@node MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL Information Sources, Licensing and Support, Introduction
@section MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
Dateline: 16 October 2001, Uppsala, Sweden
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