[License-review] License Review: Modified 0BSD License (Maintenance-Required)

[McCoy Smith]

Vicentte:

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On 3/17/2026 3:56 AM, Vicentte Felipe wrote:
> Dear OSI License Review Committee,
> ​I am formally submitting the Modified 0BSD License for review and 
> approval against the Open Source Definition (OSD).
> ​Following previous feedback regarding trademark concerns, I have 
> renamed and refactored the license. It is now based on the established 
> BSD Zero Clause License (0BSD) framework, but with a specific 
> modification to address developer accountability.
> ​Submission Details:
> ​License Name: Modified 0BSD License (Maintenance-Required)
> ​Version: 1.0
> ​Official Repository: 
> https://github.com/Vicenttefelipe097/Modified-0BSD-License
> ​Rationale: To provide a "Zero-Attribution" permissive license that 
> replaces the standard "AS-IS" disclaimer with a "Duty to Repair." This 
> ensures that users can rely on a commitment to maintenance while 
> enjoying the freedom of a 0BSD-style grant.
> ​License Text:
> Modified 0BSD License (Maintenance-Required)
> Copyright (c) 2026 Vicentte Felipe
>
> Permission to use, copy, modify, and/or distribute this software for any
> purpose with or without fee is hereby granted.
>
> THE MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION (THE VICENTTE DUTY):
> Unlike the standard 0BSD license, this software is NOT provided "as-is."
> The Author(s) and/or Distributor(s) accept an affirmative obligation to:
> 1. Review and address reported technical defects and bugs.
> 2. Use best efforts to provide fixes for issues that impair the 
> software’s
>    intended functionality.
>
> LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
> THE AUTHOR(S) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR
> CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF 
> USE,
> DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
> TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
> PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. THE REMEDY IS LIMITED TO THE MAINTENANCE
> OBLIGATIONS STATED ABOVE.
> I believe this modification maintains the spirit of open source while 
> providing a modern framework for professional stewardship. I look 
> forward to the committee’s feedback.
> ​Best regards,
> ​Vicentte Felipe Software Developer & Architect
> https://github.com/Vicenttefelipe097
>
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