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.
The District of Columbia Open Software License v 2.0 (DOSE) is a software license that governs the use, modification, and distribution of open source software in the District of Columbia (DC). It is specifically designed to promote the sharing and collaboration of software code for the benefit of the DC community. The DOSE is based on the widely recognized MIT License and is tailored to address the specific legal and governance requirements of DC government agencies, community organizations, and individuals involved in software development and sharing. Under the DOSE, users are granted the permission to freely use, copy, modify, and distribute software covered by the license. It enables users to incorporate the licensed software into their own projects, adapt it to suit their needs, and distribute it to others. This encourages innovation, fosters collaboration, and allows for the collective improvement of software within the DC community. The DOSE also includes important provisions regarding liability, warranty, and attribution requirements. It outlines the responsibilities of both the original software creator and the user, ensuring clear guidelines and expectations for all parties involved while reducing legal risks. While the District of Columbia Open Software License v 2.0 is the primary and most commonly used version, there may be variations or modified versions of the license tailored for specific use cases or government agencies within DC. These variations may incorporate additional clauses or modifications to address specific legal, security, or governance requirements relevant to the respective agencies or organizations. In summary, the District of Columbia Open Software License v 2.0 is a comprehensive open source software license that encourages collaboration, sharing, and innovation within the DC community. It provides a legal framework for the use, modification, and distribution of software while ensuring clear guidelines and responsibilities for all parties involved.
