1. Open Source Software
FreeCourse.io is built entirely with open-source software. We are deeply grateful to the developers and communities who contribute to these projects. Below is a comprehensive list of the main open-source packages we rely upon, their licenses, and their authors.
All open-source software used by FreeCourse.io retains its original license. Our use of these packages complies fully with their respective license terms.
2. Core Technologies
| Package | License | Author / Maintainer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next.js | MIT | Vercel, Inc. | GitHub → |
| React | MIT | Meta Platforms, Inc. | GitHub → |
| TypeScript | Apache 2.0 | Microsoft Corporation | GitHub → |
| Tailwind CSS | MIT | Tailwind Labs, Inc. | GitHub → |
| Prisma | Apache 2.0 | Prisma Data, Inc. | GitHub → |
| Meilisearch | MIT | Meilisearch SAS | GitHub → |
| NextAuth.js | ISC | Balázs Orbán & Contributors | GitHub → |
| Framer Motion | MIT | Framer B.V. | GitHub → |
| Zod | MIT | Colin McDonnell | GitHub → |
Next.js
MITVercel, Inc.
The React framework for production-grade applications with hybrid static and server rendering, App Router, and Turbopack bundling.
View on GitHub →React
MITMeta Platforms, Inc.
A JavaScript library for building component-based user interfaces with a declarative, efficient programming model.
View on GitHub →TypeScript
Apache 2.0Microsoft Corporation
A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript, giving you better tooling at any scale.
View on GitHub →Tailwind CSS
MITTailwind Labs, Inc.
A utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom, responsive user interfaces without leaving your HTML.
View on GitHub →Prisma
Apache 2.0Prisma Data, Inc.
Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript — type-safe database access with auto-generated query builders.
View on GitHub →Meilisearch
MITMeilisearch SAS
Lightning-fast, open-source search engine that powers FreeCourse.io's instant course and job search functionality.
View on GitHub →NextAuth.js
ISCBalázs Orbán & Contributors
Complete open-source authentication solution for Next.js — powers our email OTP and Google OAuth login flows.
View on GitHub →Framer Motion
MITFramer B.V.
A production-ready motion library for React used to power animations and transitions throughout the site.
View on GitHub →Zod
MITColin McDonnell
TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library used for API input validation and form schemas.
View on GitHub →3. Icons & Assets
We use icons and visual assets from the following sources. All assets are used in compliance with their respective licenses:
| Asset Library | License | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Lucide Icons | ISC | Primary icon set across UI — navigation, actions, and status indicators. |
| Heroicons | MIT | Supplementary icons used in marketing sections and feature highlights. |
| Icons8 | Icons8 License | Category and subject-area icons used in course browsing. |
4. Fonts & Typography
FreeCourse.io uses fonts served via Google Fonts. These are loaded using Next.js's built-in font optimisation. All Google Fonts are available under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) unless otherwise stated. No font data is sent to Google Fonts servers at runtime — fonts are self-hosted at build time via Next.js.
Geist Sans
Primary UI typeface — clean, modern, readable.
MITGeist Mono
Monospaced typeface used for code snippets and cookie names.
MITInter
Fallback variable font for body text across the platform.
OFL5. Third-Party Content
FreeCourse.io aggregates information about courses and job listings from various third-party platforms. All course content, descriptions, images, and materials are the intellectual property of their respective owners and course creators.
- Courses: All educational material — including videos, slides, and course descriptions — remains the property of the respective publisher and their instructors. FreeCourse.io does not host, stream, or cache course content.
- Job Listings: Job descriptions and employer details are sourced from public job boards. Applications are processed entirely on third-party employer sites. FreeCourse.io does not receive, store, or forward job applications or résumés.
- Coupon Codes: Coupon codes or free-access links are sourced from partner networks and public promotions. Their validity is not guaranteed by FreeCourse.io and may expire without notice.
We do not claim ownership of any third-party content displayed on our platform. If you believe any content displayed infringes your intellectual property rights, please see the DMCA section below.
6. Platform Trademarks
Platform names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on FreeCourse.io are the property of their respective owners. Their use on our platform is solely for descriptive and nominative fair-use purposes, and does not imply endorsement or affiliation:
| Trademark | Owner |
|---|---|
| Udemy® | Udemy, Inc. |
| Coursera® | Coursera, Inc. |
| edX® | edX LLC |
| Skillshare® | Skillshare, Inc. |
| LinkedIn® | LinkedIn Corporation |
| Google® | Google LLC |
| YouTube® | Google LLC |
| Microsoft® | Microsoft Corporation |
All other trademarks, service marks, product names, and company names or logos mentioned on FreeCourse.io are the property of their respective owners.
7. FreeCourse.io License
Copyright © 2026 FreeCourse.io. All Rights Reserved.
This website and its original content are proprietary and confidential. All rights, title, and interest in and to the FreeCourse.io platform — including all intellectual property rights in the design, layout, code, graphics, UX patterns, and functionality — are and shall remain the exclusive property of FreeCourse.io.
No part of this website, including but not limited to the design, layout, source code, graphics, and functionality, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior written permission of FreeCourse.io.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this website or its original content may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under applicable law, including India's Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Copyright Act, 1957.
8. DMCA & Copyright Complaints
FreeCourse.io respects intellectual property rights. If you believe that material on this website infringes upon your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent at [email protected] containing the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorised agent.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
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- Your contact information (address, phone number, and email).
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorised by the copyright owner.
- A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
We will investigate and respond to valid DMCA takedown requests promptly.
9. Contact
For any questions about licenses, attributions, DMCA notices, or copyright concerns, please contact our legal team:
Legal & IP Enquiries: [email protected]
General Support: [email protected]
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