David Labs Open Source Software Treaty (DOST)

Version 1.2 — April 2025
Issued by: David Labs

ARTICLE 1: Scope of Use

  • The ZOIE Basic edition is free for users , with no time-based restrictions on product access.

  • Users are granted access to the three foundational modules:

    • Patient Registration

    • Appointment Booking

    • Basic Encounter Workflow

  • Data generated in the Basic edition is retained for 7 days only. After 7 days of inactivity or use, the system automatically purges simulation data, unless upgraded to a paid plan.

  • All additional features—including but not limited to billing, lab management, notifications, and analytics—are considered Over The Top (OTT) services and are only accessible:

    • via modular purchases, or

    • through the David Next subscription plan.

  • Use beyond 2 users requires a valid commercial license or active pay-as-you-go subscription.

  • David Labs reserves the right to monitor usage and enforce these constraints via technical controls and legal remedies.

ARTICLE 2: Customization and Extension

  • Users may customize ZOIE to align with internal workflows, subject to system compatibility.

  • All modifications must use the officially published extension interfaces ("pathways"), governed by David Labs.

  • These interfaces are subject to version control, compatibility updates, and deprecation policies as published in platform documentation.

  • Customizations that bypass, override, or circumvent governed interfaces are considered non-compliant, and do not receive official support or license protections.

ARTICLE 3: Modules, Plug-ins, and Monetization

  • The core modules are free under the Basic tier and maintained by David Labs.

  • Access to premium services (e.g., Billing, Lab Management, SMS/Email, Forensics Dashboard) is available:

    • via à la carte purchases, or

    • as part of the David Next commercial subscription.

  • Developers and third-party vendors may:

    • Build and deploy plug-ins, custom workflows, or user interface themes.

    • List and sell these enhancements via the David Labs Platform (DLP).

    • Retain full intellectual property ownership over original work.

  • David Labs may:

    • Feature, certify, or promote community-developed modules.

    • Charge a platform fee or commission on marketplace listings.

    • Operate its own monetized modules alongside community offerings.

ARTICLE 4: Ownership and Governance

  • All core codebases, interface schemas, custom languages, and branding remain the intellectual property of David Labs.

  • Developers own their independent modules or plug-ins if they:

    • Comply with interface and security guidelines, and

    • Do not violate platform governance policies.

  • David Labs reserves full rights over:

    • Interface definitions and extensions,

    • Platform-wide standards and security models,

    • Long-term architecture and forward compatibility.

ARTICLE 5: Violations and Restrictions

  • You may not rebrand, resell, white-label, or repackage the ZOIE core platform or the David interface language without explicit, written consent.

  • Attempts to:

    • Exceed user limits

    • Unlock premium features

    • Circumvent retention constraints
      will be treated as license violations and may result in:

    • Immediate access revocation

    • Marketplace de-listing

    • Legal action or commercial penalty

ARTICLE 6: The Spirit of DOST

This Treaty exists to promote a healthy balance between openness, innovation, and sustainability in healthcare software:

  • It protects the right to experiment, customize, and contribute.

  • It supports small clinics, educational institutions, and independent developers.

  • It creates a shared ecosystem where growth is mutual.

If you’re building something for the betterment of healthcare, we support you.
If you grow with us, we grow with you.

END OF TREATY
David Labs · April 2025