This form contains the Open Software License v. 2.0 which may be applied to works in order to grant open use and distribution of an original work.
California Open Software License v 2.0 (Cal OSL v2.0) is a popular open source software license that governs the usage, modification, and distribution of software in the state of California. It is specifically designed to promote openness and encourage collaboration within software development communities. Under the Cal OSL v2.0, individuals and organizations are granted the right to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software covered by the license, whether for personal or commercial purposes. The license aims to strike a balance between openness and protection of intellectual property rights. Some relevant keywords associated with Cal OSL v2.0 include: 1. Open source software: Cal OSL v2.0 is an open source license, ensuring that the source code of the software is accessible and available for inspection and modification by the users. 2. Redistribution: The license permits the distribution of the software covered by Cal OSL v2.0, either in original or modified form. This encourages collaboration and widespread use of the software. 3. Intellectual property rights: Cal OSL v2.0 provides a framework to protect the intellectual property rights of the software creator while allowing others to use and modify the software. This helps prevent unauthorized use and ensures appropriate attribution of ownership. 4. Copyleft: Cal OSL v2.0 employs a copyleft mechanism, which means that any derivative or modified works based on the original software must also be distributed under the same license terms. This ensures that the openness and freedoms granted by the license are preserved. Different types or versions of the California Open Software License may exist, with each version potentially introducing changes or improvements to the license terms. However, as of now, there is no known or widely recognized alternative version to the Cal OSL v2.0.
