Hi there, I was wondering about something with software licenses related to programming.... I guess that it might be a LITTLE off-topic, but I wasn't quite sure where else I could ask.... I started using a freeware program I got online to create some special artwork data that I intended to use in my programs... However, when reading through the license again, it mentions that it and all derivitive works can only be used for a Non-commerical purpose... does that mean that my intended use violates the agreement if my program is a commercial product? I guess a simpler way of putting this would be that I need to know whether artwork created with the program would fall under a "derivitave work" or not. The license seems to suggest that a derivative work is one that uses or modifies the orignal code, which I am certainly NOT doing (all of the data processing code my programs do is code I wrote myself.) However, I would like a second opinion to be sure (dont feel comfortable violating agreements:)) Can anyone give me any answers about this? btw, the link to the agreement in question is here: Agreement

3. As used in this Agreement, "Non-Commercial Purpose" means use of the Software and Derivative Works solely for education or research. "Non-Commercial Purpose" excludes, without limitation, any use of the Software or Derivative Works for, as part of, or in any way in connection with a product (including software) or service which is sold, offered for sale, licensed, leased, loaned or rented.

In my opinion you would be in violation as you are producing art for a commercial product and not using their software solely for education or research.............