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What is a source code license?
Source Code License means any contract or contractual provision (whether or not denominated a “license”) that prescribes the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to the possession and use of Source Code by a licensee of the Software to whom Source Code of any Software has been released.
Can I use GNU license?
Software under the GPL may be run for all purposes, including commercial purposes and even as a tool for creating proprietary software, such as when using GPL-licensed compilers. Users or companies who distribute GPL-licensed works (e.g. software), may charge a fee for copies or give them free of charge.
Do you need a license for open source?
Must require that the license appear with all copies [including redistributions] of the software source code. Must not require that the license appear with executables or other binary uses of the library. It’s recognized by the Open Source Initiative, and is compatible with the GNU GPL according to the FSF.
What makes a software license a proprietary license?
A proprietary software license often includes terms that prohibit “reverse engineering” of the object code with the intention of obtaining source code by the licensee.
What are the different types of software licenses?
Free and open-source software (FOSS) – referred to as “open source” FOSS software licenses – give rights to the customer that include modification and reuse of the software code, providing the actual source code with the software product (s).
What is the purpose of a software license agreement?
A software license agreement is a legal document that stipulates several key conditions between a software company or developer and a user to allow use of the software. These conditions are designed to protect the developer’s intellectual property rights and to limit claims against them for potential damage resulting from use of their software.