[License-review] : [License] Linkumori Free License, Version 1.0 – Submission for OSI Review

[Carlo Piana]

Dear Subham Mahesh, 

Thank you for submitting. 

For starter, some information would be useful: 

1. Who/What is "Linkumori"? 
2. Is this a theoretical exercise or is it a project aimed at being used by a precise project or is it currently used? 

The gap your license is trying to address is indeed an issue with some sort of distribution, mainly with minified javascript, many have pointed out. I think my good friend Matija (AKA "Hook" see at https:// matija .suklje.name) has spent a great deal of time trying to unravel the issue. Maybe you two can talk. 

Thank you so much for the earlier clarification. I have not perused the license too, so I reserve commenting in the light of the answers, if any. 

All the best, 

Carlo, in his personal capacity. 

> Da: "subham mahesh" <indsubham6 at gmail.com>
> A: "license-review at lists.opensource.org" <license-review at lists.opensource.org>
> Inviato: Mercoledì, 17 giugno 2026 9:20:34
> Oggetto: Re: [License-review] : [License] Linkumori Free License, Version 1.0 –
> Submission for OSI Review

> Eariler i attached old draft of this license, consider this as final draft

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> On Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 21:30, subham mahesh < [ mailto:indsubham6 at gmail.com |
> indsubham6 at gmail.com ] > wrote:

>> Dear License Review Committee and Community,

>> I am writing to formally submit the Linkumori Free License, Version 1.0 for OSI
>> review and approval. I am the license author and steward.

>> By way of introduction: I hold a BA in Social Science from Ambedkar University
>> Delhi, and I am currently a law student at CPJ College of Higher Studies &
>> School of Law, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Narela, Delhi. My
>> background in social science and my ongoing legal studies informed the drafting
>> of this license, particularly its attention to practical attribution
>> obligations across modern software distribution channels.

>> The license text is attached as a plain text file.

>> GAP FILLED

>> Existing permissive licenses, including Apache 2.0, MIT, and BSD, were drafted
>> before the widespread adoption of modern web bundling, CDN distribution, and
>> transpiled JavaScript. None of them provide clear, enforceable attribution
>> requirements for these distribution channels. The Linkumori Free License fills
>> this gap through Section 4, which explicitly addresses attribution obligations
>> for web and webpage redistribution, CDN and third-party hosting scenarios,
>> bundled and transpiled Binary Form distributions, and the registered domain
>> standard using the Public Suffix List (eTLD+1).

>> This matters increasingly as IP enforcement around open source software grows
>> and courts are asked to interpret attribution obligations in web contexts where
>> existing license language is silent or ambiguous.

>> COMPARISON TO APACHE 2.0

>> The most comparable OSI-approved license is Apache License 2.0. Like Apache 2.0,
>> the Linkumori Free License grants both copyright and patent licenses, permits
>> modification and redistribution in Source and Binary Form, requires retention
>> of attribution notices, contains a trademark non-endorsement clause, and
>> includes a recipient IP responsibility clause.

>> The key difference is Section 4, which Apache 2.0 does not have. Apache 2.0's
>> attribution requirements are technology-neutral to the point of being unclear
>> for web distribution. The Linkumori Free License adds explicit web-specific
>> clarity without restricting any field of endeavor.

>> OSD COMPLIANCE

>> I affirm that the Linkumori Free License, Version 1.0 complies with the Open
>> Source Definition, and specifically: OSD #3 (Derived Works) is satisfied by
>> Section 1, which expressly permits Derivative Works. OSD #5 (No Discrimination
>> Against Persons or Groups) is satisfied as the license contains no such
>> discrimination. OSD #6 (No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor) is
>> satisfied as the license imposes no field restrictions. OSD #9 (License Must
>> Not Restrict Other Software) is satisfied as the license applies only to the
>> Work itself.

>> LEGAL REVIEW

>> The license was drafted by me as a law student. It has not undergone independent
>> review by a qualified legal professional, and I welcome scrutiny from the
>> community during this process.

>> LICENSE DETAILS

>> Name: Linkumori Free License
>> Version: 1.0
>> Date: June 2026
>> Steward: Linkumori
>> SPDX Identifier: Not yet assigned

>> I am subscribed to this list and will be attentive and responsive to all
>> questions and comments.

>> Thank you for your time and consideration.

>> Sincerely,
>> Subham Mahesh
>> Law Student, CPJ College of Higher Studies & School of Law
>> Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Narela, Delhi
>> BA Social Science, Ambedkar University Delhi

>> DISCLAIMER: This submission and any statements made herein do not constitute
>> legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The analysis provided
>> reflects the personal academic views of the submitter and is intended solely
>> for the purpose of OSI license review. Individuals and organizations seeking
>> guidance on licensing matters are encouraged to consult a qualified legal
>> professional.

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