Is it possible to use the product with AGPL license?

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Law in IT

Hello! There is one OpenSource lib, which is distributed under the AGPL license. I understand that a little license - you can use it if you open your own source code.
Well, I can’t open my source code in any way, but either is needed. What threatens me with violating the AGPL license rule?
Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

> Is it possible to use the product with AGPL license?
Yes, like any other free license, the GNU Affero GPL gives you back the right to use (to use as in 'user') the program for any purpose.
> I understand that the [essence] of the license
The essence of the GNU Affero GPL is that it is the GNU GPL with the additional condition set out in article 13, everything else is exactly the same. This condition expands to the expected extent the list of people whose rights to freely use, redistribute, modify and distribute them you are obliged to include those who use your program *remotely*.
> you can use it if you open your own source code.
There is no clearly defined concept of “open your source code”. I can think of more than two interpretations that you can have in mind, I won't risk choosing one of them.
> How can I violate the AGPL?
First, by revoking a license (specifically the one you violated, not all licenses like the GNU AGPL). The rest is the same as any other license agreement. Depends on jurisdiction.
PS I re-read it and doubted: am I not writing in a very complicated language? :-)