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 North Carolina Open Software License v 2.0 is a specific open-source software license that is designed to encourage the use, development, and distribution of software in North Carolina. This license is often used by individuals, organizations, and businesses to promote an open and collaborative environment for software development within the state. The North Carolina Open Software License v 2.0 is a variant of the general open-source software licenses but with certain provisions specific to the state of North Carolina. It ensures that the software is freely available for use, modification, and distribution, as long as the terms and conditions of the license are followed. Some key provisions of the North Carolina Open Software License v 2.0 include: 1. Permission for use: The license grants permission to use the licensed software for any purpose, including commercial use. 2. Modification and distribution: Users are allowed to modify and distribute the software, along with any changes or improvements they make, under the same license terms. 3. Integrity of the original code: The license requires that any modifications made to the original software must be clearly marked, and the changes should be documented to maintain transparency. 4. Patent rights: The license explicitly states that it does not grant any patent rights or licenses. This means that users must acquire separate licenses or permissions to use any patented technology incorporated into the software. It's worth mentioning that as of now, there are no different types or versions of the North Carolina Open Software License v 2.0. It stands as a singular license that provides a legal framework for the free and open distribution of software in North Carolina.
