[License-review] For Approval: The BOS Public License v1.0

[Pamela Chestek]

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On 7/22/2026 2:44 PM, Harz Tronics wrote:
> Hello OSI Team,
> I would like to submit the BOS Public License v1.0 for OSI approval 
> under the License Review Process.
>
> == Introduction & Rationale ==
>
> The BOS Public License is a permissive license based on the standard 
> MIT License, enhanced with custom attribution terms designed to 
> address a common issue in modern open-source development: lost 
> attribution and broken traceability in public repository forks.
>
>
> In the modern Git ecosystem, public forks and republications on 
> platforms like GitHub or GitLab often strip context away from the 
> original repository. The BOS License aims to increase fairness and 
> transparency without imposing restrictions on software usage, 
> modification, or commercial exploitation.
>
> == Summary of Additional Terms ==
>
> The license adds two specific conditions:
> Original Project Link: Any fork, web-hosted repository, or public 
> republication of this Software (such as on GitHub, GitLab, or similar 
> platforms) must contain a clearly visible and accessible link back to 
> the original repository in its primary documentation (e.g., the README 
> file or main project description).
>
> Note on scope: This requirement applies strictly to public code 
> distribution and public repository forks; it does not apply to 
> private, internal, offline, or execution-only use.
>
>
> Preservation of Credits: If the original repository contains a 
> CREDITS.txt file, this file must be preserved completely unaltered and 
> included in all forks, modifications, or republished versions of the 
> Software.
>
> == Distinction from Existing Licenses ==
>
> Unlike standard MIT or BSD licenses, the BOS License explicitly 
> ensures a backlink to the primary repository for public online 
> distributions, while carefully avoiding restrictions on non-public, 
> offline, or internal usage.
>
> == Repository Link ==
> You can review the full license text and documentation here:
> https://github.com/Luis-Harz/The-BOS-License
> Thank you very much for your time and for reviewing this submission. I 
> look forward to hearing your feedback.
>
> Best regards,
> Luis Harz
>
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