More license updates (#3341)

* Update license info in README

* Add license page to docs site

* Copy README and LICENSE on build

* Remove redundant HISTORY.md

* Remove jsdoc references

* Update README.md

Author: RobbieTheWagner

.codeclimate.yml

@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ checks:
 exclude_patterns:
   - "dist/"
   - "docs/"
-  - "jsdoc-template/"
   - "landing/"
   - "**/node_modules/"
   - "**/test/"

HISTORY.md

@@ -15,8 +15,7 @@
 [![Test Coverage](https://api.codeclimate.com/v1/badges/b295b0cc0d828ccc1b76/test_coverage)](https://codeclimate.com/github/shipshapecode/shepherd/test_coverage)
 [![StackShare](https://img.shields.io/badge/Follow%20on-StackShare-blue.svg?logo=stackshare&style=flat)](https://stackshare.io/shepherd-js)  
 
-[Shepherd](https://shepherdjs.dev/) is an open source, fully featured, digital adoption platform (DAP) and user on-boarding service. Use our
-hosted SaaS or deploy to your own infrastructure to run on-premise.
+[Shepherd](https://shepherdjs.dev/) is an open source, fully featured, digital adoption platform (DAP) and user on-boarding service.
 
 Supported Browsers
 ----------------------------------------------------------
@@ -51,9 +50,6 @@ The Shepherd Standalone Library has been open source since the very beginning. C
 #### [Vue Shepherd Wrapper](https://github.com/shipshapecode/vue-shepherd)
 #### [Ember Shepherd Wrapper](https://github.com/RobbieTheWagner/ember-shepherd)
 
-### Commercial license
-
-If you want to use Shepherd for a commercial application, theme or plugin the commercial license is the appropriate license. With this option, your source code is kept proprietary. Purchase a commercial license at [shepherdjs.dev](http://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)
 
 # White Glove Services
 
@@ -113,4 +109,12 @@ If you have a cool open-source library built on Shepherd, PR this doc.
 
 
 ## License
+
+Shepherd.js is dual-licensed under AGPL-3.0 and a Commercial License.
+
+- **Free for open source and non-commercial use** under AGPL-3.0
+- **Commercial license required** for commercial products and revenue-generating companies
+
+See [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) for complete details or visit [shepherdjs.dev/pricing](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing) to purchase a commercial license.
+
 [![FOSSA Status](https://app.fossa.com/api/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Fshipshapecode%2Fshepherd.svg?type=large)](https://app.fossa.com/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Fshipshapecode%2Fshepherd?ref=badge_large)

README.md

@@ -47,6 +47,10 @@ export default defineConfig({
             {
               label: 'Usage',
               link: '/guides/usage/'
+            },
+            {
+              label: 'License & Pricing',
+              link: '/guides/license/'
             }
           ]
         },

docs-src/astro.config.mjs

@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ title: Installation
 
 import { Tabs, TabItem } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
 
+:::note[License Information]
+Shepherd.js is **free for open source and non-commercial use** under AGPL-3.0. Commercial projects require a commercial license. [Learn more about licensing →](/guides/license/)
+:::
+
 ## Install Directly
 
 <Tabs>

docs-src/src/content/docs/guides/install.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+---
+title: License & Pricing
+description: Understanding Shepherd.js licensing and when you need a commercial license
+---
+
+Shepherd.js uses a **dual-licensing model** to support both open source and commercial use.
+
+## Free Use - AGPL-3.0
+
+Shepherd.js is **free for open source and non-commercial use** under the AGPL-3.0 license.
+
+### Who Can Use Shepherd.js for Free?
+
+✅ **Open Source Projects**
+- Your project is open source under an AGPL-compatible license
+- Your complete source code is publicly available
+
+✅ **Personal & Non-Commercial Use**
+- Personal projects, portfolios, and hobby websites
+- Educational purposes (students, teachers, coursework)
+- Academic research projects
+
+✅ **Evaluation & Testing**
+- Evaluating Shepherd.js for up to 30 days
+- Development, testing, and staging environments during evaluation
+- Proof-of-concept and demo projects
+
+### AGPL-3.0 Requirements
+
+When using Shepherd.js under AGPL-3.0, you must:
+- Make your complete source code available if you distribute or provide your software over a network
+- License your code under AGPL-3.0 or a compatible license
+- Comply with all AGPL-3.0 terms
+
+[Read the full AGPL-3.0 license text](https://github.com/shipshapecode/shepherd/blob/main/LICENSE.md)
+
+---
+
+## Commercial License
+
+You **must purchase a commercial license** if:
+
+❌ **Commercial Products & Services**
+- You're building a commercial product, application, SaaS, or website that generates revenue
+- Your company generates revenue (even if the specific project using Shepherd.js does not)
+- You're using Shepherd.js in any customer-facing commercial application
+
+❌ **Closed-Source Use**
+- You cannot or don't want to open-source your code under AGPL-3.0
+- You want to keep your source code proprietary
+- You want to avoid AGPL's source code disclosure requirements
+
+❌ **White-Label, Resale, or OEM Use**
+- You're embedding Shepherd.js in a product you sell or distribute
+- You're offering Shepherd.js as part of a commercial service or hosting
+- You're using Shepherd.js in a product sold to other businesses
+
+❌ **Internal Business Tools**
+- You're using Shepherd.js for internal tools, dashboards, or admin panels in a revenue-generating company
+- Even if the tool is not customer-facing, commercial licenses are required for for-profit companies
+
+### Benefits of Commercial License
+
+- ✅ **No AGPL obligations** - Keep your code proprietary
+- ✅ **Legal protection and indemnification**
+- ✅ **Priority support and updates**
+- ✅ **Lifetime license with no recurring fees**
+
+[**View Pricing & Purchase →**](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)
+
+---
+
+## Still Not Sure?
+
+If you're unsure whether you need a commercial license:
+
+**When in doubt:** If your organization generates revenue, you likely need a commercial license.
+
+**Contact us:** [ahoy@shipshape.io](mailto:ahoy@shipshape.io)
+
+---
+
+## Framework Wrappers
+
+### React Shepherd
+
+The `react-shepherd` wrapper is licensed under MIT, but it depends on `shepherd.js` which is AGPL-3.0. 
+
+If you need a commercial license for Shepherd.js, you also need one when using the React wrapper.
+
+### Other Wrappers
+
+- [Angular Shepherd](https://github.com/shipshapecode/angular-shepherd)
+- [Vue Shepherd](https://github.com/shipshapecode/vue-shepherd)
+- [Ember Shepherd](https://github.com/RobbieTheWagner/ember-shepherd)
+
+All wrappers depend on the core Shepherd.js library and inherit its licensing requirements.

docs-src/src/content/docs/guides/license.mdx

@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
     "build": "pnpm -F shepherd.js build && pnpm -F '!shepherd.js' -F !landing -F !shepherd-docs build",
     "cypress:install": "pnpm -F 'cypress-tests' cypress:install",
     "dev": "pnpm watch",
-    "docs": "node_modules/.bin/jsdoc -c .jsdoc.js --verbose",
     "lint": "pnpm -F '*' lint",
     "lint:fix": "pnpm -F '*' lint:fix",
     "lint:js": "pnpm -F '*' lint:js",

package.json

@@ -63,4 +63,14 @@ The following configuration options for a tour can be set on the `useShepherd` h
 
 ## License
 
-MIT
+The `react-shepherd` wrapper library is licensed under **MIT**.
+
+**However, `shepherd.js` (the underlying library) is licensed under AGPL-3.0** and requires a commercial license for commercial use.
+
+### Shepherd.js Licensing
+
+- **Free** for open source and non-commercial projects under AGPL-3.0
+- **Commercial license required** for commercial products and revenue-generating companies
+
+📄 [Read Shepherd.js License Details](../../LICENSE.md)  
+💳 [Purchase Commercial License](https://shepherdjs.dev/pricing)

packages/react/README.md

@@ -12,3 +12,7 @@
 /npm-debug.log*
 /stats.html
 /yarn-error.log
+
+# Auto-generated from root during build
+README.md
+LICENSE.md

shepherd.js/.gitignore

@@ -16,4 +16,3 @@ yarn.lock
 yarn-error.log
 
 CONTRIBUTING.md
-HISTORY.md