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License Information

Open source licensing details for Sodium mod and related projects.

Sodium Mod License

The Sodium mod is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 (LGPL-3.0) by the CaffeineMC team. This ensures the mod remains free and open source while allowing integration with other projects.

GNU LGPL-3.0 License Summary

The LGPL-3.0 license allows you to:

  • Use the software for any purpose
  • Study and modify the source code
  • Distribute copies of the software
  • Distribute modified versions
  • Link with proprietary software (under certain conditions)

Full License: View on GitHub

CaffeineMC Ecosystem Licenses

The broader CaffeineMC ecosystem includes several related projects, each with their own licensing:

Lithium

Server-side performance optimization

License: LGPL-3.0
Repository: GitHub

Phosphor

Lighting engine optimization

License: LGPL-3.0
Repository: GitHub

Iris Shaders

Shader support for Sodium

License: LGPL-3.0
Website: IrisShaders.dev

Sodium Extra

Additional features for Sodium

License: LGPL-3.0
Platform: Modrinth

Website Content License

The content on SodiumMinecraft.com is provided under the following terms:

Website Content

  • Original documentation and guides: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
  • Screenshots and images: Fair use for educational purposes
  • Code examples: MIT License (unless otherwise specified)
  • Sodium logo and branding: Property of CaffeineMC team

Third-Party Licenses

This website and the Sodium mod ecosystem utilize various third-party components:

Component License Usage
Minecraft Proprietary Base game platform
Fabric Loader Apache 2.0 Mod loading framework
Tailwind CSS MIT Website styling
Modrinth API Various Mod distribution data

Contributing and Redistribution

If you wish to contribute to Sodium or redistribute the mod:

  • Follow the LGPL-3.0 license terms for any derivatives
  • Credit the original CaffeineMC team
  • Include the original license notice
  • Document any changes made to the source code
  • Contribute back improvements when possible

Trademark Notice

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. The Sodium name and logo are used with permission from the CaffeineMC team. This website is not affiliated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Contact for License Questions

For questions about licensing or usage rights:

Disclaimer: This license information is provided for reference purposes. For legally binding license terms, always refer to the official license files in the respective project repositories.