NoAttributionPublicLicense - NAPL
A license for using creative works without attribution
Reason for yet another license
There are already many open licenses for software as well as creative works. Each license has its characteristics that help users to easily identify the right permissions for their works to be shared.
Whenever creative works such as photo, icon pack, animation are downloaded or used from a free service, The license that came along with it required attribution to its original author. Sometimes we found the authors used licenses that required attribution even when they did not require.
NoAttributionPublicLicense or NAPL is meant to be a solution in such cases. With NAPL, use creative works as free as it can be, since it allows anybody to use, derive, or modify the licensed work without attribution. The license encourages not to attribute the original author and the original author is ceased of any ownership or responsibility once the end-user uses their work.
Why use NAPL?
- The author wants to share a creative work as free as possible.
- The author does not want any attribution for their work, so they can be devoid of any legal complications arising from the end-user.
- Encourage end-users to derive, inspire and modify with confidence and without copyright hassles. This is especially valid in a corporate setup.
How to use NAPL?
Like any other license, include the LICENSE.txt file as part of your creative bundle. Or display it to the end-user before they download.
FAQ about the license
Can the end-user sell the freely downloaded work?
Yes. With NAPL the end-user becomes the new absolute owner of their copy of work.
Can the end-user re-license the copied work using a different license?
Yes. NAPL allows the end-user to use a different license to share their copy.
Can I attribute the original author as a credit or for courtesy?
Preferably not, the original author used NAPL so there is no attribution and would like to be anonymous. However, you can state that your work is a copy from another entity without explicitly stating who is it.
What kind of works can be licensed with NAPL?
Although there are no stated restrictions, NAPL was written for sharing creative works like icons, photos, vectors, videos, animations...