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Open Source Licenses
Tools and resources for open source software licenses and related policies.
Apache License
Apache License 2.0 allows free use, modification, and distribution of works, while requiring retention of copyright notices and disclaimer clauses. It's suitable for software projects, documentation, images, and other creative works, especially for projects involving multi-party collaboration.
Software
Art Libre
An open-source license designed specifically for artworks, encouraging free use and dissemination of works.
Art
Creative Commons
CC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge sharing and creative commons. It provides a series of copyright licenses that allow creators to retain their rights while permitting the use of these works under specific conditions.
Open Source
Policy
License
MIT License
The MIT License is a permissive open-source license that allows free use, modification, and distribution of works while retaining attribution rights. Although primarily used in the software field, it's also applicable to various digital content including templates, code, and design works.
Software
Mulan License
A key national research and development project, jointly developed by domestic open-source ecosystem teams from industry, academia, and research, open-source communities, and numerous lawyers with rich intellectual property experience.
Open Source
Policy
License
OSI
Open Source Initiative, an open-source advocacy organization.
Open Source
Policy
Association
Open Font License
The Open Font License (OFL) allows free use, modification, and distribution of fonts while requiring the preservation of the original font's integrity.
Font
Open Game Art
The OGA license is used for art assets in game development, promoting sharing and reuse while protecting creators' rights.
Game
Open GLAM
Open GLAM promotes open access to cultural heritage in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.
Cultural Heritage
Open Access