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BSD 4

ORIGINAL BSD LICENSE or BSD 4-CLAUSE LICENSE

  • Distribute (Describes the ability to distribute original or modified (derivative) works.)

  • Modify (Describes the ability to modify the software and create derivatives.)

  • Place Warranty (Describes the ability to place warranty on the software licensed.)

  • Commercial Use (Describes the ability to use the software for commercial purposes.)

can do

  • Hold Liable (Describes the warranty and if the software/license owner can be charged for damages.)

  • Use Trademark (Describes the allowance of using contributors' names, trademarks or logos.)

can NOT do

  • Include Copyright (Describes whether the original copyright must be retained.)

  • Include License (Including the full text of license in modified software.)

  • Give Credit (Display an acknowledgement in all advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software.)

MUST do

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