Dual Licensing for Commercial Android OS
Understanding your obligations and options when using BASS OS for commercial deployments. Choose between GPL compliance or commercial licensing based on your project needs.
GPLv3 Compliance
Free to use with full GPL compliance. Must make source code publicly available and license derivative works under GPLv3.
Best for: Open source projects, educational use, research
Commercial License
Freedom from GPL obligations with enterprise support, priority updates, and custom branding options.
Best for: Commercial products, OEM integration, proprietary apps
Important Legal Notice
Using BASS OS commercially without proper licensing compliance violates copyright law. Contact us for guidance to ensure full compliance.
Choose Your Licensing Path
Select the licensing option that best fits your project needs, compliance requirements, and business goals.
Commercial License
Freedom from GPL obligations. Develop proprietary applications, keep your source code private, and distribute under your own terms with enterprise-grade support.
🎯 Perfect for:
✅ Key Benefits:
💰 Enterprise Pricing
Custom quotes based on deployment scale, device count, and specific requirements. Volume discounts available.
GNU GPL v3 License
Free for compliant use. Bass OS under GPLv3 is available at no cost for projects that can meet all copyleft requirements. Note: GPL source is released with a delay - current release is Bass OS 12.1.
What "FREE*" means:
Free to use, but you must comply with GPL v3 requirements: make your source code publicly available and license derivative works under GPL v3. Commercial use allowed with compliance.
🎯 Perfect for:
Source Release Timeline:
GPL source is released with a delay. Currently available: Bass OS 12.1 . Latest binary releases (Bass OS 15) require commercial licensing for immediate access.
Community Edition
Bleeding-edge development focus. Bliss source prioritizes cutting-edge features and experimental development over stability or productization. Bass OS provides the stable, production-ready platform with comprehensive product and configuration features that Bliss source does not offer.
🎯 Perfect for:
⚠️ Community Limitations:
📱 ARM Devices (Phones, Tablets)
🔗 Bliss ROM Source (ARM)💻 x86/Generic Devices (PCs, Laptops, VMs)
Ready to upgrade? Contact us for commercial licensing
📊 Quick License Comparison
| Feature | 💼 Commercial | 📜 GPL v3 | 🌟 Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep source private | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Commercial use | ✅ | ⚠️* | ⚠️* |
| Priority support | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Enterprise features | ✅ | ✅ | Basic |
| Latest version access | ✅ | Delayed | Delayed |
| Cost | Custom | FREE | FREE |
* Commercial use requires GPL compliance or commercial license
** GPL source released with delay (current: v12.1, latest binary: v15)
🔄 Commercial License Subscription Benefits
📅 Subscription Model (Recommended)
- ✓Continuous updates: All minor and major version updates while subscribed
- ✓Major upgrades included: Bass 12 → Bass 15 (while active)
- ✓Flexible billing: Monthly or yearly options
- ✓20% savings: With yearly subscription
💰 One-time Purchase (Traditional)
- •Limited updates: Only within same major version
- ✗Major upgrades: Require new license (Bass 12 → Bass 15)
- •Single payment: No recurring charges
- •Higher upfront cost: For equivalent coverage period
💡 Recommendation: Subscription model provides better value and ensures you always have access to the latest features and security updates.
🤔 Not Sure Which License You Need?
For Business
Need to keep source private or can't meet GPL requirements?
For Learning
Open source project, education, or research?
Getting Started
Want to try the foundation platform first?
Third-Party Code in Bass OS
Bass OS core is GPL-3.0 and also inherits the same Apache v2 licensing that AOSP uses for most of the components, while many of the other components like Android-Generic Project use GPL-2.0 license. For product use, we do not include proprietary components like Google Apps, Native-Bridge (Houdini or Libndk-translation), or Widevine. Some features and toolkits like our rebranding toolkit do require additional licensing to be obtained by the customer.
For Bass OS/Bliss OS source, we do catalog all the repos used and their licenses. You can view that here.
Single Device Licensing
Purchase a license for a specific device. Validate your device serial number and complete your purchase securely.
Yearly License
Yearly License includes:
- • Valid for 1 year from purchase date
- • Covers specific device and OS configuration
- • Includes all future updates within the same Android major version *
- • Activation within 24 hours of payment
- • Annual licensing with full year coverage
* Version Update Coverage:
✓ Yearly Subscription Benefits:
• All updates within the same major version (e.g., Bass 12.1.v15.9.0 → 12.1.v15.X.X)
• Automatic access to new major versions while subscription is active
• Full year of continuous updates with 20% savings
Examples: Bass 12.1.v15.9.0 → 12.1.v15.X.X, Bass 15.0.v18.0 → 15.0.v18.X.X, and major upgrades like Bass 12 → Bass 15 (while subscribed)
Serial Number Validation
We validate your device serial number against our licensing database to ensure compatibility and prevent duplicate licenses.
License Support
Need help with licensing? Our support team is available to assist with validation, installation, and any questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our commitment to ethical open-source development means transparency in all licensing matters. Here are answers to common questions about our approach.
Licensing Consultation & Support
Get expert guidance on licensing options, pricing, and implementation for your specific needs
Commercial Licensing
Discuss proprietary development needs and commercial license options
Volume Licensing
Get custom pricing for large-scale deployments and enterprise needs
Compliance Guidance
Understand your obligations and ensure proper license compliance
Direct Contact
For immediate licensing questions or to schedule a consultation, reach out directly to our licensing team.
Email & General Inquiries
[email protected]Response Time: We typically respond to licensing inquiries within 24 hours during business days.
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