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[IDV #HXV-716935]: License limitations

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  • Subject: [IDV #HXV-716935]: License limitations
  • Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:48:49 -0600
Hi Tim,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

> Description of problem: I have a website to which I'd like to setup a system 
> to use either the Gempak or IDV package to assist in uploading near real-time 
> or real-time radar imagery, satellite imagery as well as additional 
> observations (metar, recon, etc).  This website is entirely free to the 
> public and I have no inclination to charge any subscription fees.  However, I 
> will be placing some advertisements to cover server costs and what-not.  I 
> wanted to write and see if this was acceptable for either or both of the 
> packages I mentioned.
> 

There are no restrictions on using the IDV (though we'd always appreciate a 
credit somewhere).

I believe that there are no restrictions pertaining to GEMPAK but you might 
want to send a separate note to address@hidden to clarify that.

-Jeff
 

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: HXV-716935
Department: Support IDV
Priority: High
Status: Closed