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MEGA LIMITED CODE REVIEW LICENCE
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# MEGA LIMITED CODE LICENCE
This licence grants you the rights, and only the rights, set out
below, to access and review Mega's code. If you take advantage of
these rights, you accept this licence. If you do not accept the
licence, do not access the code.
This licence grants you the rights, and only the rights, set out below in
respect of Mega's code. If you take advantage of these rights, you accept this
licence. If you do not accept the licence, do not access the code.
Words used in the Mega Limited Terms of Service
[https://mega.nz/terms] have the same meaning in this licence. Where
there is any inconsistency between this licence and those Terms of
Service, these terms prevail.
Words used in the [Mega Limited Terms of Service](https://mega.io/terms) have the
same meaning in this licence. Where there is any inconsistency between this
licence and those Terms of Service, these terms prevail.
Section 1 -- Definitions
------------------------
## Section 1: Definitions
- "code" means the Mega code made available from time, in our sole
discretion, for access under this licence at [https://github.com/].
Reference to code in this licence means the code and any part of it
and any derivative of it.
- "defect" means a defect, bug, backdoor, security issue or other
deficiency in the code.
- "review " means to access, analyse, test and otherwise review the
code as a reference, for the sole purpose of analysing it for
defects.
discretion, for access under this licence at [GitHub](https://github.com/).
Reference to the code includes any part of it, including permitted
modifications and compilations.
- “compilation” means to compile the code from source code to machine code.
- "defect" means a defect, bug, backdoor, security issue or other deficiency in the code.
- “non-commercial distribution” means distribution of the code or any compilation
of the code, or of any other application or program containing the code or any
compilation of the code, where such distribution is not intended for or directed
towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
- "permitted modifications" means modifications made exclusively to achieve
compatibility, platform portability, or to address defects, provided these modifications
do not materially alter Mega's intended functionality, integrate competing services, or
undermine Mega's business model.
- "review" means to access, analyse, test and otherwise review the
code as a reference, for the sole purpose of analysing it for defects.
- "you" means the licensee of rights set out in this licence.
## Section 2: Grant of Rights
Section 2 -- Grant of Rights
----------------------------
1. Subject to the terms of this licence, we grant you a non-transferable,
non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to access, review,
compile, modify (solely as permitted modifications), and distribute
the code strictly for non-commercial purposes.
2. You may provide the code to anyone else and publish excerpts of it for the
purposes of review, compilation and non-commercial distribution, provided
that when you do so you make any recipient of the code aware of the terms of
this licence, they must agree to be bound by the terms of this licence and
you must attribute the code to Mega.
3. Other than in respect of those parts of the code that were developed by other
parties and as specified strictly in accordance with the open source and
other licences under which those parts of the code have been made available,
as set out on our website or in those items of code, you are not entitled to
use or do anything with the code for any commercial or other purpose, other
than review, compilation and non-commercial distribution in accordance with
the terms of this licence.
4. Subject to the terms of this licence, you must at all times comply with and
shall be bound by our [Terms of Use](https://mega.io/terms),
[Privacy and Data Policy](https://mega.io/privacy) and [Takedown Guidance Policy](https://mega.io/takedown).
1. Subject to the terms of this licence, we grant you a
non-transferable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to
access and use the code solely for review purposes.
## Section 3: Limitations
2. You may provide the code to anyone else and publish excerpts of it
for the purposes of review and commentary, provided that when you
do so you make any recipient of the code aware of the terms of this
licence and that you attribute the code to Mega.
1. This licence does not grant you any rights to use Mega's name, logo, or
trademarks and you must not in any way indicate you are authorised to speak
on behalf of Mega.
2. You must not:
- Use the code or modifications thereof for commercial purposes, including integration with competing cloud storage services, commercial sales, monetised services, or distribution intended for monetary compensation or commercial advantage;
- Modify the code to circumvent, undermine, or compromise Mega's security measures, authentication systems, or business model.
3. If you issue proceedings in any jurisdiction against Mega because you
consider Mega has infringed copyright or any patent right in respect of the
code (including any joinder or counterclaim), your licence to the code is
automatically terminated.
4. THE CODE IS MADE AVAILABLE "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OF IMPLIED
GUARANTEES AS TO FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR OTHERWISE. IT
IS NOT BEING PROVIDED IN TRADE BUT ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS ON OUR PART AND IS
NOT MADE AVAILABLE FOR ANY USE OUTSIDE THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE. ANYONE
ACCESSING THE CODE MUST ENSURE THEY HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERTISE TO SECURE
THEIR OWN SYSTEM AND DEVICES AND TO ACCESS AND USE THE CODE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE. YOU BEAR THE RISK OF ACCESSING AND USING THE
CODE. IN PARTICULAR, MEGA BEARS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INTERFERENCE WITH OR
ADVERSE EFFECT ON YOUR SYSTEM OR DEVICES AS A RESULT OF YOUR ACCESSING AND
USING THE CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE OR OTHERWISE.
3. Other than in respect of those parts of the code that were
developed by other parties and as specified strictly in accordance
with the open source and other licences under which those parts of
the code have been made available, as set out on our website or in
those items of code, you are not entitled to use or do anything
with the code for any commercial or other purpose, other than
review and commentary on it.
## Section 4: Termination, suspension and variation
4. Subject to the terms of this licence, you must at all times comply
with and shall be bound by our Terms of Use
[https://mega.nz/terms], Privacy Policy [https://mega.nz/privacy]
and Takedown Guidance Policy [https://mega.nz/takedown].
1. We may suspend, terminate or vary the terms of this licence and any access to
the code at any time, without notice, for any reason or no reason, in respect
of any licensee, group of licensees or all licensees including as may be
applicable any sub-licensees.
## Section 5: General
Section 3 -- Limitations
------------------------
1. This licence and its interpretation and operation are governed solely by New
Zealand law. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New
Zealand arbitral tribunals as further described in our Terms of Service and
you agree not to raise any jurisdictional issue if we need to enforce an
arbitral award or judgment in New Zealand or another country.
2. Questions and comments regarding this licence are welcomed and should be
addressed to support@mega.nz.
1. This licence does not grant you any rights to use Mega's name,
logo, or trademarks and you must not in any way indicate you are
authorised to speak on behalf of Mega.
2. If you issue proceedings in any jurisdiction against Mega because
you consider Mega has infringed copyright or any patent right in
respect of the code (including any joinder or counterclaim), your
licence to the code is automatically terminated.
3. THE CODE IS MADE AVAILABLE "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OF
IMPLIED GUARANTEES AS TO FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT
OR OTHERWISE. IT IS NOT BEING PROVIDED IN TRADE BUT ON A VOLUNTARY
BASIS ON OUR PART AND YOURS AND IS NOT MADE AVAILABE FOR CONSUMER
USE OR ANY OTHER USE OUTSIDE THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE. ANYONE
ACCESSING THE CODE SHOULD HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERTISE TO SECURE
THEIR OWN SYSTEM AND DEVICES AND TO ACCESS AND USE THE CODE FOR
REVIEW PURPOSES. YOU BEAR THE RISK OF ACCESSING AND USING IT. IN
PARTICULAR, MEGA BEARS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INTERFERENCE WITH OR
ADVERSE EFFECT ON YOUR SYSTEM OR DEVICES AS A RESULT OF YOUR
ACCESSING AND USING THE CODE.
Section 4 -- Termination, suspension and variation
--------------------------------------------------
1. We may suspend, terminate or vary the terms of this licence and any
access to the code at any time, without notice, for any reason or
no reason, in respect of any licensee, group of licensees or all
licensees.
Section 5 -- General
--------------------
1. This licence and its interpretation and operation are governed
solely by New Zealand law. We and each you submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the New Zealand arbitral tribunals as further
described in our Terms of Service and you agree not to raise any
jurisdictional issue if we need to enforce an arbitral award or
judgment in New Zealand or another country.
2. Questions and comments regarding this licence are welcomed and
should be addressed to [support@mega.nz].
Last updated 20 January 2016.
Last updated 14 May 2025.