Legal question (Metasploit Framework License v1.1)

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On 12/7/06, Virag Thakkar <Virag_Thakkar at jabil.com> wrote:
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis G?nnewig [mailto:lex001 at gmx.de]
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 2:05 AM
> To: Metasploit
> Subject: [framework] Legal question (Metasploit Framework License v1.1)
>
> Hi @ all,
>
> I'm a student doing a sandwich course in business information
> technologies. As part of my studies i evaluate the use of the msf for
> internal pentests at the company i'm doing my apprenticeship at. While
> reading your license i'm not sure, if using the unmodified framework for
> internal usage only, will violate the license. Indirectly i use it
> commercial, as i check the security of my it-services to meet my service
> level agreements.
>
> Can anybody of you throw a light on this situation?
>
> a) Is it forbidden to do internal pentests?
>
> b) Furthermore is it forbidden to offer the service pentest for money,
> while using the msf during the test?
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Dennis Guennewig
>
>
> extract of the Metasploit Framework License v1.1
> ====================================================
> g. "Use" means to download, install, access, copy, >>> execute <<<, sell,
> or
> otherwise benefit from the Software (directly or indirectly, with or
> without notice or knowledge of the Software's incorporation or
> utilization in any larger application or product).
>
> 2. Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, Developer hereby
> grants You a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to reproduce,
> publicly display, and publicly perform the Software solely for Your
> personal and >>> non-commercial use <<<.
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