| Provision | Allowed / Required | Limited / Prohibited |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source Requirement | Source code must be public and open source | Cannot be used for closed-source projects |
| Use Rights | Lawful, ethical, and responsible use encouraged | Harmful, malicious, or illegal uses discouraged |
| Modification Rights | Modifications allowed if documented and marked | N/A |
| Distribution Rights | Distribution allowed with original license and attribution | Cannot remove license; must indicate modifications |
| Responsible Use | Encourage ethical use, transparency, and accountability | Avoid harmful, privacy-invasive, or unethical applications |
| Security Standards | Follow secure coding practices in contributions | Contributions with vulnerabilities or malicious code |
| Attribution Requirement | Must credit original creators visibly | N/A |
| Acknowledgment of Modifications | Modifications must be labeled with description of changes | N/A |
| Compliance with Third-Party Licenses | Must follow terms of third-party libraries | Cannot violate third-party licenses |
| Termination of Rights | Rights terminate upon license violation | Must cease using and distributing Software if license violated |
| Security of Contributions | Secure coding practices required | Malicious or insecure contributions result in rights revocation |
| License Enforcement | License creators may enforce terms | N/A |
| Governing Law | Governed by creator’s jurisdiction | Legal disputes handled in that jurisdiction |
| Future Versions | May use this or future OGL versions | Future rights do not apply retroactively |
| User Responsibility | User responsible for lawful and ethical compliance | Creators not liable for misuse |
| Compliance with Community Standards | Encouraged to follow responsible open-source community standards | N/A |
This Open Guard License (OGL) Version 2.0 governs the use, modification, and distribution of software (the "Software") released under this license. By using, modifying, copying, or distributing the Software, you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this license. This version emphasizes responsible use, security, and compliance while supporting open-source collaboration.
This license may only be used for open source projects. The source code must be made available to the public, allowing the Software to be freely usable, modifiable, and distributable, provided all conditions of this license are met.
2.1 Warranty Disclaimer:
The Software is provided "AS IS," without any warranty, either express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. By using the Software, you agree that:
- The creators and contributors disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- There is no guarantee that the Software will meet your requirements or function without interruption.
2.2 Limitation of Liability:
The creators and contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Software, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, system corruption, or security breaches.
3.1 Right to Use:
You are granted a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use the Software for any lawful and open-source purpose. This license is subject to the responsible-use guidelines in Section 5.
3.2 Right to Modify:
You are permitted to modify the Software and create derivative works, provided that all modifications are clearly marked, documented, and made available under this license.
3.3 Right to Distribute:
You may distribute copies of the original and modified Software under the following conditions:
- The original copyright notice and this license must accompany all copies and modifications.
- Modifications must be clearly marked and acknowledged, with a description of changes.
- Any distributed version must retain this license to ensure it remains open and accessible.
4.1 Ethical and Lawful Use:
The Software is intended for lawful and ethical applications. The creators encourage users to avoid deploying the Software in ways that could cause harm or violate ethical standards, such as privacy invasion, unauthorized access, or malicious activity.
4.2 Transparency and Accountability:
Users should document and clarify intended uses when distributing the Software, ensuring transparency for other users and contributors.
5.1 Security Best Practices:
Contributors must follow high-security standards to prevent vulnerabilities, maintain software integrity, and avoid introducing malicious code. Any insecure contributions may be removed, and contributors may be subject to rights revocation.
5.2 User Responsibility for Security:
Users are responsible for implementing the Software securely in their environment and ensuring that any changes or deployments do not compromise system integrity or data security.
6.1 Attribution Requirements:
When redistributing the Software or derivative works, you must prominently credit the original creator(s) in both the Software and any associated documentation.
6.2 Acknowledgment of Modifications:
Modifications must be clearly identified as such, including a description of changes and the party responsible for the modification.
If the Software incorporates third-party components or libraries, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with those licenses. The creators and contributors bear no responsibility for violations of third-party licenses arising from your use.
8.1 Conditions of Termination:
Your rights under this license will automatically terminate if you:
- Violate any terms in this license, particularly the responsible-use guidelines.
- Distribute or use the Software in ways that contravene applicable laws.
Upon termination, you must cease using, distributing, and modifying the Software and destroy all copies in your possession.
9.1 Security of Contributions:
All contributors must ensure their code meets high-security standards. Contributions with malicious intent or that compromise the Software's security will result in an immediate revocation of all rights under this license and may lead to legal action.
9.2 License Enforcement:
The creator(s) reserve the right to take legal action against any party that violates the license terms, including unauthorized use or malicious contributions.
10.1 Severability:
If any provision of this license is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
10.2 Governing Law:
This license shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the original creator(s) reside. Legal disputes related to this license will be addressed exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.
The original creator(s) reserve the right to publish new or revised versions of the Open Guard License. Users may continue to use this version or adopt any future versions, although future rights do not apply retroactively.
This license constitutes the entire agreement between you, the user, and the creator(s) of the Software. Any previous agreements regarding the Software are superseded by this license.
13.1 User Responsibility:
You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Software complies with all applicable laws and ethical standards. The creators and contributors bear no liability for misuse.
13.2 Compliance with Community Standards:
Users are encouraged to follow responsible standards and practices upheld by the broader open-source community.