License

OpenOverland is a fully open project.

All designs, documentation, and materials published under the OpenOverland project are free to use for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, without fees or special permission.

The goal of this license is not restriction — it is attribution, transparency, and standardization.

Scope

This license applies to:

• CAD models
• Parametric design files
• Documentation
• Schematics
• Design standards Recognition

It does not apply to:

• Third-party components
• External tools or libraries
• Independently developed systems not derived from OpenOverland materials

Permissions

You are free to:

• Use the designs privately or commercially
• Manufacture and sell derivative works
• Modify, adapt, and extend the designs
• Combine OpenOverland designs with proprietary or closed systems

No royalties.
No approval required.
No obligation to open-source derivatives.

Requirements

The following requirements are mandatory.

1. Attribution

Any use of OpenOverland designs — commercial or non-commercial — must include clear attribution.

Attribution must:

• Reference the OpenOverland project by name
• Include a link to the official repository or website
• Be visible in documentation, marketing materials, or product descriptions

Example:

“This vehicle is based on the OpenOverland standard.”

2. Disclosure to End Customers

If OpenOverland designs are used in a commercial product or build, end customers must be informed.

This disclosure may be satisfied by:

• Documentation provided at delivery
• A build specification sheet
• Public-facing product descriptions

The intent is transparency, not restriction.

3. Use of the OpenOverland Name

You may state that a product:

• “Uses OpenOverland designs”
• “Is based on the OpenOverland standard”
• “Is compatible with OpenOverland”

You may not:

• Claim official endorsement unless granted
• Imply exclusive partnership
• Present derivative work as the canonical OpenOverland project

No Warranty

All materials are provided as-is.

OpenOverland makes:

• no warranties
• no guarantees
• no claims of compliance, safety, or fitness

Builders and manufacturers are solely responsible for:

• validation
• structural analysis
• regulatory compliance
• safety certification

Why This License Exists

This license exists to:

• Encourage adoption
• Enable real-world builds
• Promote transparency
• Establish OpenOverland as an open standard

OpenOverland is not a product — it is a foundation.

Governance

• This license applies to all current and future releases unless explicitly stated otherwise
• Changes to the license will be documented and versioned
• Prior releases remain governed by the license in effect at the time of release

If you build with OpenOverland, say so.
If you sell with OpenOverland, disclose it.
If you improve it, share knowledge when possible.

That is the only expectation.