To add to nemo44x's response... > but ultimately, I'm not confident one can write a license that focus-targets SaaS vendors without potentially exposing just p

To add to nemo44x's response... > but ultimately, I'm not confident one can write a license that focus-targets SaaS vendors without potentially exposing just plain mongo users to the same litigation. I completely understand your trepidation, but I hope I can set your mind at ease about that. From our FAQ (https://www.mongodb.com/licensing/server-side-public-license/faq https://www.mongodb.com/licensing/server-side-public-license...): > What are the implications of this new license on applications built using MongoDB and made available as a service (SaaS)? > The copyleft condition of Section 13 of the SSPL applies only when you are offering the functionality of MongoDB, or modified versions of MongoDB, to third parties as a service. There is no copyleft condition for other SaaS applications that use MongoDB as a database.