Switching License to BSD 3-Clause License

Makefile

@@ -81,7 +81,8 @@ format: ## format the code using go fmt
 
 GOLANGCI_LINT_VERSION := 1.60.1
 
-lint: check-golangci-lint ## run golangci-lint
+lint:
+	gofmt -w .
 	golangci-lint run ./...
 
 check-golangci-lint:
@@ -109,3 +110,6 @@ release: ## build and push the Docker image to Docker Hub with the latest tag an
 push-binary-remote:
 	$(MAKE) build
 	scp -i ${SSH_PEM_PATH} ./dicedb ubuntu@${REMOTE_HOST}:.
+
+add-license-notice:
+	./add_license_notice.sh

README.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ DiceDB
 <a href="https://dicedb.io">![slatedb.io](https://img.shields.io/badge/site-dicedb.io-00A1FF?style=flat-square)</a>
 <a href="https://dicedb.io/get-started/installation/">![Docs](https://img.shields.io/badge/docs-00A1FF?style=flat-square)</a>
 <a target="_blank" href="https://discord.gg/6r8uXWtXh7"><img src="https://dcbadge.limes.pink/api/server/6r8uXWtXh7?style=flat" alt="discord community" /></a>
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-BSD--3--Clause-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
 
 DiceDB is an open source, redis-compliant, reactive, scalable, highly available, unified cache optimized for modern hardware.
 
@@ -196,7 +197,12 @@ Contributors can join the [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6r8uXWtXh7) for qu
   <img src = "https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=dicedb/dice"/>
 </a>
 
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
 ## Troubleshoot
+
 ### Forcefully killing the process
 
 ```

add_license_notice.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+LICENSE_NOTICE="// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information."
+
+# Find all Go files and add the notice if not already present
+find . -type f -name "*.go" | while read -r FILE; do
+    # Check if the file already contains the license notice
+    if ! grep -qF "$LICENSE_NOTICE" "$FILE"; then
+        # Add the license notice at the top of the file
+        { echo "$LICENSE_NOTICE"; echo ""; cat "$FILE"; } > temp_file && mv temp_file "$FILE"
+        echo "Added license notice to $FILE"
+    else
+        echo "License notice already present in $FILE"
+    fi
+done
+
+echo "Finished adding license notice to all Go files."

config/config.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package config
 

config/parser.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package config
 

config/validator.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package config
 

docs/public/funding.json

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
       "repositoryUrl": {
         "url": "https://dicedb.io"
       },
-      "licenses": ["AGPL-3.0"],
+      "licenses": ["BSD 3-Clause License"],
       "tags": ["database", "high-performance", "key-value-store"]
     }
   ],

docs/src/content/blog/dicedb-is-open-source.md

@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 title: "DiceDB is now open source"
 description: "Since the inception of DiceDB, our vision has always been rooted in
 building a high-performance caching backbone for modern architecture. Today, we are thrilled to announce that DiceDB
-is now open source under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) 3.0. This marks a significant milestone in our journey - one that reflects both our technical clarity and our commitment to the open source ethos."
+is now open source under the BSD 3-Clause License. This marks a significant milestone in our journey - one that reflects both our technical clarity and our commitment to the open source ethos."
 published_at: 2024-12-14
 author: arpit
 ---
 
 Since the inception of DiceDB, [our](/team) vision has always been rooted in
 building a high-performance caching backbone for modern architecture. Today, we are thrilled to announce that DiceDB
-is now open source under the [GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) 3.0](https://github.com/dicedb/dice?tab=AGPL-3.0-1-ov-file#readme).
+is now open source under the [BSD 3-Clause License](https://github.com/DiceDB/dice/blob/master/LICENSE).
 This marks a significant milestone in our journey - one that reflects both our technical clarity and our commitment to the open source ethos.
 
 ## Why we switched
@@ -18,34 +18,34 @@ In the early days of DiceDB, we explored a [Business Source License (BSL)](https
 to balance monetization and community engagement. However, as our product evolved,
 so did our understanding of its core mission. By streamlining our
 technical and business priorities, we realized that the
-AGPL 3.0 license better aligns with where we are headed — an open,
+BSD 3-Clause License better aligns with where we are headed — an open,
 collaborative ecosystem for the future of caching infrastructure.
 
 As engineers, we believe in removing artificial barriers that gatekeep innovation.
-The AGPL's principles align deeply with our philosophy — software should be free
+The BSD 3-Clause License's principles align deeply with our philosophy — software should be free
 to use, inspect, and improve. By adopting this license, we're doubling down
 on accessibility and transparency. We believe that great infrastructure
 shouldn't be proprietary; it should be a shared foundation for the ecosystem to build upon.
 
-The AGPL license removes ambiguity around our open source intent, signaling
+The BSD 3-Clause License removes ambiguity around our open source intent, signaling
 to developers and organizations alike that DiceDB is here to stay as a
 truly open technology. This clarity encourages collaboration, enabling developers and engineers to
 confidently build, adapt, and contribute back to the project.
 Whether it's improving availability, or performance, or even building advanced connectors,
 every contribution will strengthen DiceDB for everyone.
 
-Additionally, the AGPL is designed to ensure fairness. It prevents
+Additionally, the BSD 3-Clause License is designed to ensure fairness. It prevents
 the "freeloading" problem — where companies take open source software, modify it,
 and deploy it as a proprietary service without contributing back.
-With the AGPL, any modifications made while running DiceDB as a
+With the BSD 3-Clause License, any modifications made while running DiceDB as a
 service must also be shared under the same license. This keeps the playing
 field level, ensuring that innovation remains a collaborative effort rather than being siloed.
 
 ## What this means for developers
 
 Developers now have the freedom to innovate with DiceDB. You
 can freely use DiceDB, modify it, and build applications tailored to your specific needs.
-By sharing improvements under the AGPL, you're contributing to a broader ecosystem that evolves
+By sharing improvements under the BSD 3-Clause License, you're contributing to a broader ecosystem that evolves
 together. Every line of code written to build DiceDB is open for inspection, learning, and improvement.
 
 ## A glimpse into the future
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ the demands of AI-first applications - an approach poised to become the standard
 in the coming decade. Furthermore, lightning-fast replica creation will reinforce
 DiceDB's ability to handle production-grade workloads with exceptional reliability and resumability.
 
-By going fully open source under AGPL 3.0, we're inviting the
+By going fully open source under BSD 3-Clause License, we're inviting the
 community to join us in building the caching backbone that powers the next generation of
 applications. Together, we can push the boundaries of what's possible.
 

docs/src/content/updates/2024-12-19.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 **General Enhancements:**
 
-- Switches license to GNU AGPL 3.0 (@JyotinderSingh) (#1372): Updates the license of DiceDB to GNU AGPL 3.0.
+- Switches license to BSD 3-Clause License.
 - Editing blog to keep things consistent (@arpitbbhayani) (#1376): Makes edits to the blog post for consistency.
 - Updating OG Image (@arpitbbhayani) (#1375): Updates the Open Graph image to improve user experience.
 - [CLEANUP] remove sql and query_manager (@apoorvyadav1111) (#1369): Removes unnecessary code in the sql package and `watchmanager.go`.

docs/src/pages/index.astro

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ const description =
       <li>
         open source under <a
           target="_blank"
-          href="https://github.com/dicedb/dice?tab=AGPL-3.0-1-ov-file#readme"
-          >GNU AGPL 3.0</a
+          href="https://github.com/DiceDB/dice/blob/master/LICENSE"
+          >BSD 3-Clause License</a
         >
       </li>
       <li>

examples/leaderboard-go/main.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package main
 

examples/url-shortener/main.go

@@ -1,37 +1,24 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package main
 
 import (
 	"context"
 	"encoding/json"
-	"os"
 	"fmt"
-
+	"os"
+
 	"log"
 	"net/http"
 
+	"github.com/dicedb/dicedb-go" // DiceDB Go SDK
 	"github.com/gin-gonic/gin"
 	"github.com/google/uuid"
-	"github.com/dicedb/dicedb-go" // DiceDB Go SDK
 )
 
 type URL struct {
-	LongURL  string `json:"long_url"`
+	LongURL string `json:"long_url"`
 }
 
 var db *dicedb.Client

integration_tests/commands/http/append_test.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package http
 

integration_tests/commands/http/bit_test.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package http
 

integration_tests/commands/http/bloom_test.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package http
 

integration_tests/commands/http/check_type_test.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package http
 

integration_tests/commands/http/command_count_test.go

@@ -1,18 +1,5 @@
-// This file is part of DiceDB.
-// Copyright (C) 2024 DiceDB (dicedb.io).
-//
-// This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-// it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-// (at your option) any later version.
-//
-// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-// GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-//
-// You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-// along with this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+// Copyright (c) 2022-present, DiceDB contributors
+// All rights reserved. Licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE file in the project root for full license information.
 
 package http