From a12f5c573f1d7fe3f972db7c2279a829dd9eb620 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sky Johnson Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:05:25 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Upload licenses --- README.md | 17 ++++++++++++++++- medium.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ minimal.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ open.md | 11 +++++++++++ 4 files changed, 61 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 medium.md create mode 100644 minimal.md create mode 100644 open.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3f81a23..cb07b2c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,18 @@ # Licenses -Our own legal copyright licenses. \ No newline at end of file +Our own legal copyright licenses. + +## Open + +The Open license is highly permissive - much like the MIT or Unlicense! Ultimate freedom, aside from ensuring our +copyright notices remain in the source files. + +## Minimal + +Our primary copyleft license; if you use this code, you need to share your changes under the same license. Does not +require attribution. Maintain our copyright notices! + +## Medium + +A stronger license that basically says you're not allowed to make money off our code - using it as a service, charging +for redistribution, et cetera. This one requires attribution as well as share-alike. diff --git a/medium.md b/medium.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba03f88 --- /dev/null +++ b/medium.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Sharkk Medium License + +Copyright © 2025 Sharkk, sharkk.net + +You can use, modify, and share this software if you follow these rules: + +1. **Give Credit**: Always include the original authors' names in any copies you share. Public attribution is required for all uses of this software. + +2. **Copyright Notices**: All copyright notices within the source code must remain intact. + +3. **Share-Alike**: If you modify and share this software, use this same license. + +4. **No Commercial Use**: Don't use this for making money - no selling the software, using it in paid services, or including it in commercial products. + +5. **Share Source Code**: When distributing this software, make the source code available under this same license. + +6. **No Warranty or Liability**: This software comes with no guarantees. The authors aren't responsible for any problems that might happen when you use it. diff --git a/minimal.md b/minimal.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e19562f --- /dev/null +++ b/minimal.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Sharkk Minimal License + +Copyright © 2025 Sharkk, sharkk.net + +You can freely use and modify this software if you follow these simple rules: + +1. **Share-Alike**: When sharing modified versions, use this same license. + +2. **Share Source Code**: When distributing this software, make the source code available. + +3. **No Attribution Needed**: You don't need to credit the original authors publicly, but all copyright notices within the source code must remain intact. + +4. **Patent Protection**: Contributors won't sue you for patent infringement on this software. + +5. **No Warranty**: This software has no guarantees. You use it at your own risk. + +6. **No Liability**: The authors aren't responsible for any damages or problems that might happen when you use this software. diff --git a/open.md b/open.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fc299d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/open.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# Sharkk Open License + +Copyright © 2025 Sharkk, sharkk.net + +You can do whatever you want with this software - use, copy, change, share, sell, give away, or distribute it. Just include this license and copyright notice when you share it. All copyright notices within the source code must remain intact. + +No public attribution is required beyond maintaining these notices. + +This software comes with no warranties or guarantees. The authors aren't responsible for any problems that might happen when you use it. + +You can also treat this as public domain if you prefer - no restrictions at all on how you use, modify, or share it.