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I'm working on a software application in a large company as consultant. I use a library released as Dual License Model (AGPL v3 and Commercial). Do I need to purchase a commercial license to use the library in the application only in the company?

If I later decide to sell the application to another company, I know I would need a commercial license, but not sure about internal use only.

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What product are we talking about? Licencing agreements vary drastically. – Frank Nov 17 '10 at 16:52
I'm talking about Pellet: clarkparsia.com/pellet – rochb Nov 17 '10 at 22:16
When you talk about "Only in the company", you mean NOT as a SaaS service, right? – Joseph Turian Nov 19 '10 at 18:46
Also, are you comfortable giving your deliverables as open source to the company? I think that is also an important part of the question. – Joseph Turian Nov 19 '10 at 18:47
you are right, I'll be forced to give away the sources with the AGPLv3. – rochb Nov 22 '10 at 19:35

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Why don't you ask the owner of the library? It is the best way to clear any licensing issues.

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"For general inquiries about software licensing, application development, consulting, technical support, etc., you can reach us at inquiries@clarkparsia.com" – Ross Nov 18 '10 at 7:33
OK thanks. Though, I think it would make sense to have a general answer since the questions is related to a precise licensing model. – rochb Nov 18 '10 at 11:24
There is no "general" answer in licensing. Answers can vary and they can be different for each client of the software (individual terms and conditions). – Ross Nov 18 '10 at 17:33

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