What does "commercial use" of software mean?

Hello derix and thank you for the question.

"commercial use" of software means using computer programs/software in
a business or company that makes a profit.  What this means is, that
it is alright for you to use the software at home or for your own
personal use, but NOT as part of a profit making business.

a more in depth explanation is given here:

"1b. NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF SOFTWARE PRODUCT

"Non-Commercial Use" means the use of the Software Product for
non-commercial
purposes only, and is limitated to the following users:  (a)
non-profit
organizations (charities and other organizations created for the
promotion
of social welfare), (b) universities, colleges, and other educational
institutions (including, but not limited to elementary schools, middle
schools, high schools, and community colleges), (c) independent
contractors
who are under contract by the above-stated organizations and using the
Software Product exclusively for such non-profit or educational
clients,
and (d) other individual users who use the Software Product for
personal,
non-commercial use only (for example, hobby, learning, or
entertainment).

Under no circumstances can the Software Product be used by or for a
for-profit
organization, or be used to generate income for personal benefit.

Archaeopteryx Software, Inc, a Delaware corporation, reserves the
right to
further clarify the terms of Non-Commercial Use at its sole
determination."
http://wingide.com/psupport/wingide-lite-1.1/node9.html

NOTE:  they key phrase in the above text is "Under no circumstances
can the Software Product be used by or for a for-profit organization,
or be used to generate income for personal benefit."

Thank you for the question and if you have any questions regarding my
answer, please do not hesitate to ask.

Best regards.

THX1138

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