Third-Party & Open Source Notices
Information about the technology powering SPEAR.
Last updated: January 20, 2026 | Version: 2026-01-20
Overview
SPEAR uses third-party services and open source software to deliver our remote device management platform. This page provides information about these technologies, their licenses, and how they are used in our service.
We are committed to transparency about the technology we use and to respecting the licenses of open source software.
RustDesk Remote Access Technology
Core remote access functionality
License Notice
SPEAR's remote access functionality is powered by RustDesk, which is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 (AGPLv3).
Under the terms of the AGPLv3, if you interact with the RustDesk software over a network, you have the right to receive a copy of the source code. The source code is available at:
How RustDesk is Used
- Secure remote access to enrolled devices
- End-to-end encrypted connections between devices
- Screen sharing and remote control capabilities
- File transfer functionality
Your Rights Under AGPLv3
- Access to the complete source code of the RustDesk software
- The freedom to modify and distribute the software under the same license
- Access to any modifications we have made to the RustDesk software
Source Code Request: To request a copy of the RustDesk source code used in SPEAR, email legal@spear-global.com with the subject line “RustDesk Source Code Request.”
Third-Party Services
External services integrated with SPEAR
| Service | Purpose | Terms & Privacy |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | Payment processing and subscription billing | PayPal Legal |
| Clerk | User authentication and identity management | Clerk Legal |
| Vercel | Website hosting and deployment | Vercel Legal |
| Railway | Database and backend infrastructure | Railway Legal |
| Social login (optional) | Google Policies | |
| Apple | Social login (optional) | Apple Legal |
Open Source Software
SPEAR is built using numerous open source packages. Below are the major packages we use and their licenses. A complete list is available in our package.json file.
Core Framework
| Package | License | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Next.js | MIT | React framework for web application |
| React | MIT | User interface library |
| TypeScript | Apache-2.0 | Type-safe JavaScript |
| Prisma | Apache-2.0 | Database ORM |
| Tailwind CSS | MIT | CSS framework |
UI Components
| Package | License | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Radix UI | MIT | Accessible UI primitives |
| Lucide Icons | ISC | Icon library |
| Framer Motion | MIT | Animation library |
Security & Authentication
| Package | License | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| @clerk/nextjs | MIT | Authentication |
| bcrypt | MIT | Password hashing |
Full License Information: Complete license texts for all open source packages used by SPEAR are available upon request. Email legal@spear-global.com with the subject “Open Source Licenses Request.”
License Types Explained
MIT License
A permissive license that allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.
Apache License 2.0
A permissive license that provides an express grant of patent rights from contributors.
AGPLv3 (GNU Affero General Public License)
A copyleft license requiring that source code be made available to users who interact with the software over a network. Used by RustDesk.
ISC License
A permissive license functionally equivalent to BSD and MIT licenses.
Questions or Requests
For questions about third-party software, licensing, or to request source code:
Email: legal@spear-global.com
Subject Line: Include “Third-Party” or “Open Source” as appropriate
Questions About Our Technology?
We're happy to answer questions about the software powering SPEAR.
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