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Updated license terms docs based on content from ckeditor.com #17544

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Updated license terms docs based on content from ckeditor.com. Fixed …
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Docs: minor general fixes. [short flow]
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Docs: rewording. [skip ci]
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meta-title: CKEditor 5 installation quick start | CKEditor 5 Documentation
meta-description: Learn how to start with CKEditor 5, the modern JavaScript-rich text editor. Find installation guides, tutorials, and integration tips.
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meta-title: Editor license | CKEditor 5 Documentation
meta-description: Choosing the right licence type for you needs.
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# Editor license and legal terms

The following legal notices apply to CKEditor 5 and all software from CKEditor 5 Ecosystem included with it.
CKEditor is dual-licensed. This means we make it available under a choice between an open source and a commercial license.
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under a choice sounds a bit clunky, but I may be wrong, @godai78 could you check?

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FYI: This is straight from ckeditor.com new licensing page.

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This does not mean it is worded properly :D

I'd say "This means you can choose between..." cause this is simple and straightforward.

And I would update it on the new licensing page as well.

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Please open a ticket for ckeditor.com too.


Copyright (c) 2003–2024, CKSource Holding sp. z o.o. All rights reserved.
## Open source license

Licensed under the terms of [GNU General Public License Version 2 or later](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html).
The open source distribution of CKEditor 5 is licensed under the terms of GPL 2+. If you plan to use CKEditor 5 under this license, you can register your application using the [CKEditor 5 GPL 2+ license registration form](https://info.ckeditor.com/l/1018062/2024-08-22/39jtg).

## Free for Open Source
If you are running an open source project with an OSS license incompatible with GPL please [contact us](https://ckeditor.com/contact/) – we will be happy to support your project with a[CKEditor 5 open source license that works for you](https://ckeditor.com/wysiwyg-editor-open-source/).

If you are running an Open Source project under an OSS license incompatible with GPL, please [contact us](https://ckeditor.com/contact/). We will be happy to [support your project with a free CKEditor 5 license](https://ckeditor.com/wysiwyg-editor-open-source/).
**Note:** the CKEditor 5 Free Plan is licensed under the GPL 2+ license.

## Available commercial licenses
## Commercial license

TO DO
The commercial license unlocks many benefits:

* No GPL restrictions
* Self-hosted CKEditor 5
* Additionally paid Premium features such as:
* Asynchronous and Real-Time Collaboration
* Import from Word
* Export to Word
* Export to PDF
* Multi-level Lists
* Advanced Productivity
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Advanced productivity is not a name of our capability, where did it come from?

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Ehh....

* Advanced Page Management
* AI Assistant
* CKBox for file storage and management
* White-labeling
* Technical support

[Visit the CKEditor 5 Pricing page](https://ckeditor.com/pricing) to find out more or [start the 14-day free trial](https://portal.ckeditor.com/signup).

## Sources of intellectual property included in CKEditor

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## Key Terms
## Key terms

Familiarizing yourself with these key terms related to usage-based billing will help you choose the right pricing plan for your needs:

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