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<p>All,</p>
<p>At its Board meeting on September 20, 2024, the Board adopted the
recommendation of the License Review Committee and did <i>not</i>
approve the Open Source Protection License as an Open Source
Initiative Certified License.</p>
<p>Pamela Chestek<br>
Chair, License Committee<br>
Open Source Initiative <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/13/2024 9:53 PM, Pamela Chestek
wrote:<br>
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<p>All,</p>
<p>Below is the recommendation of the License Committee that the
Open Source Protection License not be approved as an Open Source
Initiative Certified license. The Board will vote on the license
at the next Board meeting, scheduled for September 20.</p>
<p>Please respond to this email if you have any comments or
questions.<br>
</p>
<p>Pamela Chestek<br>
Chair, License Committee <br>
Open Source Initiative </p>
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<p>License: Open Source Protection License (Exhibit A)<br>
Submitted: June 3, 2024
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Decision date: due no later than the first Board meeting after
August 3, 2024<br>
<br>
License Review Committee Recommendation: <br>
<br>
<i>Resolved that it is the opinion of the OSI that the Open
Source Protection License does not conform to the OSD and
assure software freedom and the license is therefore not
approved as an Open Source Initiative Certified license.</i><br>
<br>
<u>Rationale Document</u><br>
<br>
Reasons for withholding approval: No reviewer was in favor of
approving this license. The license states “Adaptations should
respect the original Work's integrity and not misrepresent the
Author’s [sic] vision” and only grants a license to create
derivative works “provided that such Adaptations align with the
original Author's vision, as interpreted in good faith.” These
provisions violate OSD6, "No discrimination against fields of
endeavor" and, depending on how the restriction is applied, OSD3
(Derived Works) and OSD10 (License must be technology neutral).
The license is also unacceptably difficult to apply, relying on
knowledge or interpretation of what the author’s “vision” of
their work is.<br>
<br>
Exhibit A<br>
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Open Source Protection License (OSPL)<br>
=====================================<br>
<br>
Terms and Conditions<br>
---------------------<br>
The Open Source Protection License (OSPL) is a legally binding
agreement designed to facilitate open and collaborative
development while protecting the rights and vision of the
original author. By using, copying, modifying, or distributing
the work (the "Work"), you agree to abide by the terms and
conditions of this license.<br>
<br>
1. Definitions<br>
--------------<br>
• "Work" refers to any copyrighted material, including
software, hardware designs, documentation, or other creative
content, covered by this license.<br>
• "You" refers to an individual or entity exercising rights
under this license.<br>
• "Author" refers to the original creator of the Work.<br>
• "Adaptation" means a work based upon the Work, including
modifications, enhancements, or derivative works.<br>
• "Commercial Use" refers to any use primarily intended for or
directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.<br>
<br>
2. Grant of License<br>
--------------------<br>
Subject to the terms and conditions of this OSPL, the Author
grants You a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:<br>
<br>
• Copy, reproduce, and share the Work.<br>
• Create Adaptations of the Work, provided that such
Adaptations align with the original Author's vision, as
interpreted in good faith.<br>
<br>
3. Redistribution<br>
------------------<br>
You may distribute copies of the Work or Adaptations thereof,
provided that:<br>
<br>
• You include a copy of this OSPL with every copy of the Work
or Adaptation.<br>
• Any redistribution, including commercial redistribution,
must provide appropriate credit to the Author. For
non-commercial redistribution, credit is not required but
recommended.<br>
• The Work and any Adaptation thereof must be licensed under
the OSPL.<br>
<br>
4. Attribution<br>
---------------<br>
1) For any use, distribution, or reproduction of the Work in a
commercial context, You must provide appropriate credit to the
Author, indicating the original creation by the Author. This
attribution should be included in a manner reasonable to the
medium or means of use.<br>
2) Non-commercial use, distribution, or reproduction of the Work
does not require attribution, though it is appreciated.<br>
<br>
5. No Warranty<br>
---------------<br>
1) The Work 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
non-infringement.<br>
2) In no event shall the Author be liable for any claim,
damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract,
tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with
the Work or the use or other dealings in the Work.<br>
<br>
6. Limitation of Liability<br>
---------------------------<br>
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event
shall the Author be liable for any special, incidental,
indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of the
use of or inability to use the Work, even if the Author has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.<br>
<br>
7. Termination<br>
---------------<br>
This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate
automatically upon any breach by You of the terms of this
License. Individuals or entities who have received Adaptations
or copies of the Work from You under this License, however, will
not have their licenses terminated provided such individuals or
entities remain in full compliance with those licenses.<br>
<br>
8. Miscellaneous<br>
-----------------<br>
1) If any provision of this License is held to be unenforceable,
such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to
make it enforceable.<br>
<br>
2) This License constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to the Work licensed here. It supersedes
any prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between
the parties relating to the Work.<br>
<br>
Additional Clauses<br>
-------------------<br>
Preservation of Integrity: Adaptations should respect the
original Work's integrity and not misrepresent the Author’s
vision.<br>
Notification of Use: It is recommended, though not required,
that You notify the Author when you use the Work for significant
projects or commercial purposes.<br>
Contribution Back: It is encouraged that any improvements or
modifications You make to the Work be shared back with the
community under the same terms.<br>
<br>
By exercising any rights to the Work provided here, You accept
and agree to be bound by the terms of this OSPL.<br>
<br>
Acknowledgement<br>
----------------<br>
This license is inspired by the principles of open-source
collaboration and community-driven development, modeled after
licenses such as CC-BY-SA and other open-source licenses.<br>
<br>
<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/3/2024 3:28 PM, Harvey
Washington wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Dear<b> License Review Committee,</b><br>
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I am writing to submit the Open Source Protection License
(OSPL) for your review and approval. The OSPL is designed to
facilitate open and collaborative development while protecting
the rights and vision of the original author. Below is the
full text of the OSPL:<br>
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<a href="https://www.nebulaone.org/ospl.txt"
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color="#000000">Open Source Protection License (OSPL)
=====================================
Terms and Conditions
---------------------
The Open Source Protection License (OSPL) is a legally binding agreement designed to facilitate open and collaborative development while protecting the rights and vision of the original author. By using, copying, modifying, or distributing the work (the "Work"), you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this license.
1. Definitions
--------------
• "Work" refers to any copyrighted material, including software, hardware designs, documentation, or other creative content, covered by this license.
• "You" refers to an individual or entity exercising rights under this license.
• "Author" refers to the original creator of the Work.
• "Adaptation" means a work based upon the Work, including modifications, enhancements, or derivative works.
• "Commercial Use" refers to any use primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
2. Grant of License
--------------------
Subject to the terms and conditions of this OSPL, the Author grants You a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:
• Copy, reproduce, and share the Work.
• Create Adaptations of the Work, provided that such Adaptations align with the original Author's vision, as interpreted in good faith.
3. Redistribution
------------------
You may distribute copies of the Work or Adaptations thereof, provided that:
• You include a copy of this OSPL with every copy of the Work or Adaptation.
• Any redistribution, including commercial redistribution, must provide appropriate credit to the Author. For non-commercial redistribution, credit is not required but recommended.
• The Work and any Adaptation thereof must be licensed under the OSPL.
4. Attribution
---------------
1) For any use, distribution, or reproduction of the Work in a commercial context, You must provide appropriate credit to the Author, indicating the original creation by the Author. This attribution should be included in a manner reasonable to the medium or means of use.
2) Non-commercial use, distribution, or reproduction of the Work does not require attribution, though it is appreciated.
5. No Warranty
---------------
1) The Work 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 non-infringement.
2) In no event shall the Author be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the Work or the use or other dealings in the Work.
6. Limitation of Liability
---------------------------
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Author be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of the use of or inability to use the Work, even if the Author has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Termination
---------------
This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically upon any breach by You of the terms of this License. Individuals or entities who have received Adaptations or copies of the Work from You under this License, however, will not have their licenses terminated provided such individuals or entities remain in full compliance with those licenses.
8. Miscellaneous
-----------------
1) If any provision of this License is held to be unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.
2) This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Work licensed here. It supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between the parties relating to the Work.
Additional Clauses
-------------------
Preservation of Integrity: Adaptations should respect the original Work's integrity and not misrepresent the Author’s vision.
Notification of Use: It is recommended, though not required, that You notify the Author when you use the Work for significant projects or commercial purposes.
Contribution Back: It is encouraged that any improvements or modifications You make to the Work be shared back with the community under the same terms.
By exercising any rights to the Work provided here, You accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this OSPL.
Acknowledgement
----------------
This license is inspired by the principles of open-source collaboration and community-driven development, modeled after licenses such as CC-BY-SA and other open-source licenses.</font></pre>
<br>
Summary of the OSPL:<br>
The OSPL allows anyone to copy, share, and adapt the work,
provided that adaptations align with the original author's
vision. Redistribution, including commercial use, is permitted
under the same license terms, with proper attribution required
for commercial use. Non-commercial use does not require
attribution but is appreciated.<br>
<br>
Rationale:<br>
The OSPL was created to balance open collaboration with the
need to protect the original creator's vision and
contributions. It aims to ensure that all adaptations and
redistributions respect the integrity of the original work and
provide due credit to the author.<br>
<br>
Key Features:<br>
- Allows copying, sharing, and adaptation of the work.<br>
- Ensures adaptations align with the original author's vision.<br>
- Requires redistribution under the same license terms.<br>
- Mandates attribution for commercial use.<br>
<br>
Comparison with Existing Licenses:<br>
The OSPL is inspired by licenses such as CC-BY-SA and the GNU
GPL, but with additional provisions to maintain the author's
vision and ensure proper attribution in commercial contexts.<br>
<br>
Use Cases:<br>
The OSPL is intended for use in a variety of contexts,
including software, hardware designs, documentation, and other
creative works. It has already been adopted for several
personal projects and is being considered by other developers
and creators.<br>
<br>
I appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing the Open
Source Protection License. I am available to answer any
questions and provide additional information as needed.<br>
<br>
Best regards,<br>
<br>
<b>Harvey</b><br>
<b>Founder, Nebula One</b><br>
<a href="http://nebulaone.org" moz-do-not-send="true">nebulaone.org</a><br>
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