David Labs Open Source Software Treaty (DOST)
Version 1.1 — April 2025
Issued by: David Labs (www.davidlabs.ca)

ARTICLE 1: Scope of Use

  1. The ZOIE Basic edition is free to use for up to 2 users per hospital or organization, with no time-based restrictions.

  2. Data retention is unlimited in the Basic edition, subject to local storage limits.

  3. Use beyond 2 users, or to access premium services and modules, requires a commercial license or pay-as-you-go subscription.

  4. David Labs reserves the right to verify usage and enforce these limits through technical and legal means.

ARTICLE 2: Customization and Extension

  1. You may customize the software to fit your workflow needs.

  2. Customizations must comply with the official extension interfaces ("pathways") provided by David Labs.

  3. These interfaces are the only supported integration points, and may be updated or versioned over time by David Labs.

  4. Modifications that alter or circumvent governed interfaces are not covered under this license.

ARTICLE 3: Modules, Plug-ins, and Monetization

  1. David Labs provides core modules (e.g., Patient Registration, Appointment Booking) for free under the Basic tier.

  2. Access to additional modules or premium services (e.g., Billing, Lab Management, SMS/Email notifications) requires a commercial agreement.

  3. You may develop and sell your own plug-ins or extensions on the ZOIE platform, provided they conform to governed interfaces.

  4. David Labs may list your plugins in the marketplace and may charge a platform fee or commission.

  5. David Labs and third parties may also monetize their own modules and integrations within the same ecosystem.

ARTICLE 4: Ownership and Governance

  1. All core source code, interfaces, architecture designs, and brand assets remain the intellectual property of David Labs.

  2. You retain ownership of original plug-ins or modules developed independently, provided they adhere to interface governance.

  3. David Labs reserves full governance rights over the interface boundaries and platform standards to ensure long-term compatibility and stability.

ARTICLE 5: Violations and Restrictions

  1. You may not rebrand, resell, or redistribute the core platform or its interfaces without prior written consent.

  2. Any circumvention of user limits or unauthorized use of premium services will be considered a breach of license and subject to termination and legal remedies.

ARTICLE 6: The Spirit of DOST

  1. This license is designed to balance freedom and fairness — enabling innovation while preserving the sustainability of the platform.

  2. We believe in empowering healthcare innovation through community collaboration.

    • 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