From 59d11f34fdd614ef110309538881260f9d5c3672 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Ernst Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 15:15:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add SIV Public License v1.0 --- LICENSE | 41 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+) create mode 100644 LICENSE diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE new file mode 100644 index 00000000..40f2dbe1 --- /dev/null +++ b/LICENSE @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +Secure Internet Voting Inc. (SIV) Public License +Version 1.0 — August 2024 + +Grant of License: +The source code of the Software is provided to enable inspection for integrity and security. +Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this +software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to use, copy, modify, and +distribute the Software for non-commercial and non-governmental elections within clubs, +associations, or informal gatherings, subject to the following conditions: + +1. Commercial Use Restrictions: The Software, including any modifications or derivative + works, may not be used for any commercial purposes, including but not limited to + resale, or distribution as a standalone product or as part of a product or service + that is sold, offered for sale, licensed, or sublicensed, without obtaining a separate + Commercial License from SIV. + +2. Governmental Use Restrictions: No person, governmental entity, or other organization + may use, sell, or distribute the Software or its source code, including any + modifications or derivative works, for running public elections without obtaining a + separate Government License from SIV. + +Copyright Notice: +This entire license must be included in all copies, derivative works, or substantial +portions of the Software. + +Disclaimer of Warranty: +THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, +INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR +PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SIV BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR +OTHER LIABILITY, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR +OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. SEPARATE WARRANTY TERMS MAY APPLY UNDER A COMMERCIAL OR +GOVERNMENT LICENSE. + +Indemnification: +If your use of the Software leads to any third-party claims, you agree to indemnify, +defend, and hold harmless SIV. + +Governing Law: +This License is governed by the laws of California, United States. Any disputes shall be +resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts of the United States. SIV reserves +the right to terminate this License at any time.