/Software-Licenses

Software are always "all open" or "all close". We need the middle thing! Here are the software licenses I make for the Dev Community.

Restricted Modification and Distribution Software License - Collaborative

Welcome to the Restricted Modification and Distribution Software License - Collaborative repository. This software license is designed to provide a clear and legally correct framework for projects that require collaboration while maintaining control over the distribution and modification of the software.

Key Benefits

  • Clarity and Language: The license is written in plain language, making it easy to understand for both lawyers and non-lawyers, developers and non-developers.
  • Control over Modifications: The license allows modifications to the software, but requires that they be submitted to the original licensor for review and possible incorporation into the project.
  • Control over Distribution: The license grants distribution rights only when expressly authorized in writing by the licensor, ensuring that the software is not distributed without the licensor's consent.
  • Limitation of Liability: The license limits the licensor's liability, providing protection in case of legal disputes arising from the use of the software.

Use Cases

This license is suitable for projects where:

  • The licensor wants to maintain control over the distribution of the software.
  • The licensor wants to review and approve modifications before they are incorporated into the project.
  • The licensor wants to ensure that the software is used in a manner consistent with their vision and goals.

How to Use This License

To apply the Restricted Modification and Distribution Software License - Collaborative to your project, follow these steps:

  1. Copy the license text from the RMD-C_v1.0.txt file in this repository.
  2. Replace the [Year], [Licensor] and [Contact Information of the Licensor] placeholders with the appropriate information.
  3. Include the updated license text in your project, either in a separate LICENSE file or within your project's documentation.
  4. Ensure that all necessary copyright, trademark, and license notices are retained on all copies of the software.

Contribute

If you have suggestions for improvements or modifications to the license, please feel free to submit an issue or pull request in this repository.

License

The text of the Restricted Modification and Distribution Software License - Collaborative is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.