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Dear License Review List:<br>
<br>
At its Board meeting on January 17, 2025, the Board voted on the
recommendation of the License Review Committee and declined to
accept the Python Statistics Calculator License as an OSI-Approved
License.<br>
<br>
Pamela S. Chestek<br>
Chair, Licensing Committee<br>
Open Source Initiative<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/15/2025 8:48 AM, Pamela Chestek
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Dear License Review List:<br>
<br>
Below is the recommendation of the License Review Committee that
the PSCL Python Statistics Calculator License not be approved as
an OSI-Approved license, to be voted on at the next Board meeting.<br>
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Best regards,<br>
<br>
Pamela S. Chestek<br>
Chair, Licensing Committee<br>
Open Source Initiative<br>
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License: Python Statistics Calculator License (Exhibit A)<br>
Submitted: October 31, 2024,
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Decision date: due no later than the first Board meeting after
December 31, 2024<br>
<br>
<u>License Review Committee Recommendation: </u><br>
<br>
Resolved that it is the opinion of the OSI that the Python
Statistics Calculator License does not conform to the OSD and
assure software freedom and the license is therefore not approved.<br>
<br>
<u>Rationale Document</u><br>
<br>
Reasons for withholding approval: The license expressly violates
OSD5 (No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups) by stating that
the software can only be modified by experienced developers and
OSD6 (No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor) by
discriminating against those who might want to use the software
for purposes of education.<br>
<br>
<i>Exhibit A</i><br>
<br>
### **Python Statistics Calculator License (PSCL) Documentation**<br>
<br>
#### **Overview**<br>
The Python Statistics Calculator License (PSCL) outlines the terms
and conditions for using, copying, distributing, and creating
derivative works from the Python Statistics Calculator software.
This license aims to balance flexibility with control, ensuring
the integrity of the software while promoting contributions from
experienced and intermediate developers.<br>
<br>
#### **License Terms**<br>
<br>
1. **Permission**<br>
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person
obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation
files (the "Software"), to copy, distribute, and create derivative
works from the Software for commercial purposes, subject to the
following conditions:<br>
<br>
2. **Attribution**<br>
You must give appropriate credit to the author by providing a
link to the original work. This helps recognize the contributions
of the original authors and maintain the credibility of the
software.<br>
<br>
3. **Modification by Experienced and Intermediate Developers
Only**<br>
Only individuals or entities with proven expertise in software
development or those meeting the criteria for intermediate
developers are permitted to modify the original work.<br>
<br>
- **Experienced Developers**: Individuals or entities with
proven expertise in software development, having made at least one
meaningful contribution or program, and proficient in creating
powerful programs.<br>
- **Intermediate Developers**: Individuals or entities that
have created 3-7 programs ideal for practicing the basics of
coding, can add decent styling better than the average webpage,
and capable of making slight improvements, tweaks, or
enhancements.<br>
<br>
**Criterion for Speedy Protection (CFSP)**: If the project/hard
work is likely to have unconstructive modifications, it will be
protected by this license to maintain the integrity of the source
code within 2-6 hours.<br>
<br>
Any derivative works must be based on the original but not
alter it directly except by those qualified.<br>
<br>
4. **Distribution**<br>
If you distribute the Software, you must distribute it under
the same terms as this license. This ensures that all copies of
the Software, whether distributed in their original form or as
derivative works, are bound by the same conditions, maintaining
consistency and fairness.<br>
<br>
5. **Disclaimer**<br>
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 non
infringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders
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 Software or the use or other dealings in
the Software.<br>
<br>
#### **Purpose**<br>
The purpose of this license is to:<br>
- Ensure that the Python Statistics Calculator software remains
user-friendly and reliable.<br>
- Allow experienced and intermediate developers to contribute
meaningful improvements and bug fixes, enhancing the Software's
functionality and performance.<br>
- Promote open-source collaboration by providing a clear and fair
framework for using, copying, and distributing the Software.<br>
<br>
#### **Definitions**<br>
<br>
**Experienced Developer**: An individual or entity with proven
expertise in software development. The criteria for qualifying as
an experienced developer are:<br>
- Proven expertise in software development.<br>
- At least one meaningful contribution or program.<br>
- Proficiency in creating powerful programs.<br>
<br>
**Intermediate Developer**: An individual or entity that has
created 3-7 programs ideal for practicing the basics of coding,
can add decent styling better than the average webpage, and
capable of making slight improvements, tweaks, or enhancements.<br>
<br>
**Criterion for Speedy Protection (CFSP)**: If the project/hard
work is likely to have unconstructive modifications, it will be
protected by this license to maintain the integrity of the source
code within 2-6 hours.<br>
<br>
#### **Additional Information**<br>
For more detailed information on how to qualify as an experienced
or intermediate developer, examples of proper attribution, and
guidelines for distributing the Software, please refer to the
accompanying documentation file or visit our project website.<br>
<br>
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Account via License-review wrote:<br>
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Dear OSI License Review Committee,
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<div>I am submitting the Python Statistics Calculator License
(PSCL) for your review and approval. The PSCL is designed to
balance open-source collaboration with quality control by
restricting modifications to experienced and intermediate
developers, and it features a unique Criterion for Speedy
Protection (CFSP) mechanism to safeguard against
unconstructive modifications.</div>
<div><br>
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<div>Attached is a detailed proposal outlining the purpose,
comparisons with existing licenses, and the full text of the
PSCL.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>### **Python Statistics Calculator License (PSCL)
Documentation**</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>#### **Overview**</div>
<div>The Python Statistics Calculator License (PSCL) outlines
the terms and conditions for using, copying, distributing, and
creating derivative works from the Python Statistics
Calculator software. This license aims to balance flexibility
with control, ensuring the integrity of the software while
promoting contributions from experienced and intermediate
developers.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>#### **License Terms**</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>1. **Permission**</div>
<div> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any
person obtaining a copy of this software and associated
documentation files (the "Software"), to copy, distribute, and
create derivative works from the Software for commercial
purposes, subject to the following conditions:</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>2. **Attribution**</div>
<div> You must give appropriate credit to the author by
providing a link to the original work. This helps recognize
the contributions of the original authors and maintain the
credibility of the software.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>3. **Modification by Experienced and Intermediate
Developers Only**</div>
<div> Only individuals or entities with proven expertise in
software development or those meeting the criteria for
intermediate developers are permitted to modify the original
work. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div> - **Experienced Developers**: Individuals or entities
with proven expertise in software development, having made at
least one meaningful contribution or program, and proficient
in creating powerful programs.</div>
<div> - **Intermediate Developers**: Individuals or entities
that have created 3-7 programs ideal for practicing the basics
of coding, can add decent styling better than the average
webpage, and capable of making slight improvements, tweaks, or
enhancements.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div> **Criterion for Speedy Protection (CFSP)**: If the
project/hard work is likely to have unconstructive
modifications, it will be protected by this license to
maintain the integrity of the source code within 2-6 hours.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div> Any derivative works must be based on the original but
not alter it directly except by those qualified.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>4. **Distribution**</div>
<div> If you distribute the Software, you must distribute it
under the same terms as this license. This ensures that all
copies of the Software, whether distributed in their original
form or as derivative works, are bound by the same conditions,
maintaining consistency and fairness.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>5. **Disclaimer**</div>
<div> 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 non infringement. In no event shall the authors
or copyright holders 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
Software or the use or other dealings in the Software.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>#### **Purpose**</div>
<div>The purpose of this license is to:</div>
<div>- Ensure that the Python Statistics Calculator software
remains user-friendly and reliable.</div>
<div>- Allow experienced and intermediate developers to
contribute meaningful improvements and bug fixes, enhancing
the Software's functionality and performance.</div>
<div>- Promote open-source collaboration by providing a clear
and fair framework for using, copying, and distributing the
Software.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>#### **Definitions**</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>**Experienced Developer**: An individual or entity with
proven expertise in software development. The criteria for
qualifying as an experienced developer are:</div>
<div>- Proven expertise in software development.</div>
<div>- At least one meaningful contribution or program.</div>
<div>- Proficiency in creating powerful programs.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>**Intermediate Developer**: An individual or entity that
has created 3-7 programs ideal for practicing the basics of
coding, can add decent styling better than the average
webpage, and capable of making slight improvements, tweaks, or
enhancements.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>**Criterion for Speedy Protection (CFSP)**: If the
project/hard work is likely to have unconstructive
modifications, it will be protected by this license to
maintain the integrity of the source code within 2-6 hours.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>#### **Additional Information**</div>
<div>For more detailed information on how to qualify as an
experienced or intermediate developer, examples of proper
attribution, and guidelines for distributing the Software,
please refer to the accompanying documentation file or visit
our project website.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Thank you for your consideration.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Best regards,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
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