[License-review] ZENTAO PUBLIC LICENSE For Approval

[Carlo Piana]

I have trouble reading the text of the license, which does not come well
formatted.

At any rate, I am at odds with the following bit:

> 5.3 Do not modify the source code of the software when you publish or integrate it.

In addition, the definition of "indications [of provenance?] of
software" seems to prohibit deleting all attribution material however
placed, in the user interface too. This seems too broad and may conflict
with #3 and #6.

Apart of that, and provided that the language of the license is a little
bit off-standard (and of difficult reading), I do not see particular red
flag.

All in all, I don't feel this licence is badly needed, however.

Cheers

Carlo



On 06/06/2016 04:10, Fei Teng wrote:
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> ZPL.txt
> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7BLg073BWRrT2FacXFsMFVZemdqMkJMNF9SYm1NamExZDVj/view?usp=drivesdk>
>  
>  
> Dear Review Board,
>
> I am writing to ask the review of our license. Please see the required
> information below.
>
>  1. the /submission type/ and /license name/ in subject field (to
> ensure proper tracking) : 
> ZENTAO PUBLIC LICENSE For Approval  
> 2. a plaintext copy of the license （see the attachment） 
> 3. the supporting data listed below (as appropriate for the type of
> submission)  
>         
> /      -//Rationale:// / 
>        The new license clearly defines that indications of the
> software cannot be altered or removed in any way, so that it will make
> a balance in protecting the interests of the original author and
> maintaining business cooperation. 
> */      /*/-//Distinguish:/ 
>        ZENTAO PUBLIC LICENSE clarifies the specific indications of the
> software that should be changed or removed from the software, such as
> notes, texts, pictures and links showing copyright of the software. 
> /       -//Proliferation category:/  
> *        *Other/Miscellaneous licenses  
> 4. a link to earlier public discussions (if any)
>        _http://zpl.pub/page/faq.html_ 
> Let me know if any questions.
> Thank you.
> Best regards,
> Fei Teng
>
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