key: directus-bsl-1.1
short_name: Directus BSL 1.1
name: Directus BSL 1.1
category: Source-available
owner: directus
homepage_url: https://directus.io/bsl
spdx_license_key: LicenseRef-scancode-directus-bsl-1.1
text_urls:
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ignorable_copyrights:
  - Copyright (c) 2025 Monospace, Inc.
  - copyright (c) 2023 MariaDB plc
ignorable_holders:
  - MariaDB plc
  - Monospace, Inc.
ignorable_urls:
  - https://directus.io/pricing
text: |
  Licensor:             Monospace, Inc.

  Licensed Work:        Directus
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