Apache License 2.0
A more detailed permissive license than MIT, offering explicit protection against patent litigation. A corporate standard.
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Risk Assessment by Project Type (Proprietary / Commercial)
1. SaaS / Cloud Application (operated by you)
Compatible with your use case. Only requires simple attribution.
2. Distributed Software (Dynamic Linking)
Compatible with your use case. Only requires simple attribution.
3. Distributed / Embedded Software (Static Linking)
Compatible with your use case. Only requires simple attribution.
4. 100% Internal Tool (Undistributed)
Compatible with your use case. Only requires simple attribution.
Philosophy & Ideal Use
- Similar to MIT, but includes an explicit patent grant to protect contributors and users.
Your Main Obligations
- Retain copyright and notices.
- List significant changes made to the files.
- Do not use the trademarks of the original project.
✓ Permissions
- Commercial use
- Modification
- Distribution
- Private use
- Sublicense
- Patent grant
⚠ Conditions
- Include copyright and license text
- State changes
✕ Limitations
- No warranty
- Limitation of liability