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Not exactly a personal project, though. This is a SaaS with a registered trademark and multiple paid plans, up to $150 per year.

That's orthogonal. Anyone can make a LLC, file a patent, apply for a trademark, do it any way you want.

it is a paid product indeed, but you can try it via the free plan forever. Also new accounts get 7 days of the Parent plan with no card.