A BSD-like license that isn't template-based

[Dave H]

Hi,

Looking at the various "disclaimer"-style licenses available (BSD, MIT
X11 license, etc.) I notice they tend to be template-based; i.e. each
individually copyrighted work gets it's own separate license in which
the copyright statement is placed.  In contrast, the GPL/MPL/etc.
reference the license with a "Licensed under the Foobar License"-type
statement.

I was wondering if there are any BSD-style licenses which are /not/
template-based.  The closest I've seen is Larry Rosen's Academic Free
License; however the "Mutual Termination for Patent Action" clause,
whilst laudable, gives it more "teeth" than the BSD license; also,
perhaps because of this clause, the FSF list it as being
GPL-incompatible.  Is there anything else out there closer to what I'm
looking for?

Finally, I've attempted to draft a new license, below, based as much as
possible on the BSD license.  It is also slightly influenced by the AFL.
(Note: IANAL.)  I'd appreciate any constructive thoughts on how good or
bad it is compared to a regular BSD-like license, etc.

Many thanks,

Dave

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