Licensing

Open Tool Wall Partner Commerce License (OPCL)

Version 1.0 — Effective September 22, 2026

1. Purpose

The Open Tool Wall Partner Commerce License (OPCL) enables approved commercial partners to manufacture, distribute, and sell products derived from or compatible with the Open Tool Wall system. This license establishes the commercial terms and standards required for participation in the Open Tool Wall ecosystem, while maintaining attribution, quality, and fairness to creators and the community.

2. License Grant

Upon approval and payment of applicable fees, the Open Tool Wall Program grants the Partner a non-exclusive, time-limited commercial license to:

Manufacture, market, and sell Open Tool Wall-compatible tools, accessories, and derivative products.
Use, reproduce, and adapt Open Tool Wall design files and related intellectual property for commercial purposes, subject to compliance with Open Tool Wall standards and attribution requirements.

This license does not transfer ownership of the original Open Tool Wall files or trademarks.

3. Term and Renewal

The OPCL is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
Renewal is available upon review and payment of the renewal fee.
Continued use or sale of Open Tool Wall designs after expiration without renewal constitutes unlicensed commercial activity.

4. Standards and Compliance

Licensed partners must:

Adhere to Open Tool Wall design and compatibility standards, ensuring interoperability with the Open Tool Wall system.
Maintain verified production quality, including fit and material integrity consistent with tested Open Tool Wall specifications.
Use only authentic, tested Open Tool Wall-certified files for production.
Submit to random compliance checks or audits by Open Tool Wall representatives.

5. Attribution

All licensed products must include visible attribution:

“Compatible with the Open Tool Wall System — used under the Open Tool Wall Partner Commerce License (OPCL).”

Digital listings, packaging, and documentation must include this notice, along with a link to the Open Tool Wall program website.

6. Creator Compensation

Where applicable, royalties collected by Open Tool Wall are shared with registered creators in accordance with Open Tool Wall’s creator participation policy. Creators retain moral rights to attribution but grant Open Tool Wall the right to sub-license their work commercially under the OPCL framework.

7. Restrictions

Partners may not:

Resell or redistribute Open Tool Wall files in raw digital form.
Misrepresent compatibility or origin of unlicensed designs.
Apply Open Tool Wall branding, marks, or trademarks beyond the approved attribution statement.
Circumvent Open Tool Wall’s testing, verification, or royalty processes.

Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of the license.

8. Termination

Open Tool Wall may terminate the license for:

Non-payment of fees or royalties.
Breach of quality or attribution standards.
Misuse of intellectual property or branding.
Upon termination, all use and sale of Open Tool Wall designs or derivatives must cease immediately.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Open Tool Wall Program makes no warranty regarding the performance or marketability of licensed products. Licensees assume all responsibility for safety, compliance, and local regulatory obligations.

10. Governing Law

This License is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA. Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Open Tool Wall Commercial Arbitration Framework.

11. Acknowledgment

By entering into the OPCL, the Partner acknowledges:

Understanding of the license terms;
Agreement to comply with Open Tool Wall’s open and commercial standards;
Recognition that this license is separate from the community “free-to-use” Open Tool Wall License and applies exclusively to commercial use.

If you are interested in manufacturing Open Tool Wall brackets commercially, please get in touch and we will follow up.