License Compatibility Summary
License analysis for all evaluated data sources against GospeLib's freemium subscription model.
| Source | License | Attribution Required | Share-Alike | Commercial OK | GospeLib Compatible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPBible-Data | CC BY 4.0 | Yes | No | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| scrollmapper/bible_databases | MIT | Yes (minimal) | No | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| lxx-swete | Public domain (likely) | Verify | No | Yes | ✅ Likely yes — verify |
| MorphGNT SBLGNT | CC-BY-SA 3.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ⚠️ Share-alike on derivatives |
| OpenScriptures morphhb | CC BY 4.0 | Yes | No | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| viz.bible | Request-based | TBD | TBD | TBD | ⚠️ Need to request access |
| biblicalhumanities | Varies (CC0, Apache-2.0, etc.) | Per repo | Per repo | Per repo | ⚠️ Check per dataset |
| berean.bible | Free licensing | Verify specifics | Unlikely | Likely | ✅ Likely yes — verify |
| ebible.org | Per translation | Per translation | Per translation | Per translation | ⚠️ Must check each |
| unfoldingWord | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ⚠️ Share-alike on derivatives |
| marvel.bible | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | ❌ Cannot proceed without clarity |
| Clear-Bible MACULA | CC BY 4.0 (partial) | Yes | No | Yes | ⚠️ Semantic domain data has separate terms — legal review needed |
| ETCBC/dss | MIT | Yes (minimal) | No | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| SEDRA IV | Apache 2.0 | Yes | No | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Sefaria (Jastrow/BDB) | CC-BY-NC | Yes | No | No | ⚠️ Non-commercial — conflicts with subscription model |
| CrossWire SWORD | Per module (mostly PD) | Per module | No | Yes | ✅ Likely yes — verify per module |
Key Licensing Considerations
- CC BY 4.0 and MIT are the safest — no share-alike restrictions
- CC-BY-SA 3.0/4.0 (MorphGNT, unfoldingWord) requires that derivative datasets be released under the same or compatible license — this may constrain GospeLib's eventual licensing model
- Request-based access (viz.bible) needs explicit permission before use
- Per-translation licensing (ebible.org) requires individual review before each translation is ingested