The wicking bed system was developed by Colin Austin and is patented and the name wicking bed ™ is trademarked but it is open source to all private users; - that means anyone can install their own wicking bed system for private use without paying any royalties or needing any license. It is equally free to N.G.O’s providing sustenance food in poverty stricken countries.
 

Commercial users, e.g any body or organisation using the or organisation using the system for profit needs to obtain a formal license.