What is the FOSS License Exception?
Corizon's Free and Open Source Software ("FOSS") License Exception allows developers of FOSS applications to include Corizon software (like AgroSense, Logisense etc) libraries in their FOSS applications. Corizon Libraries are typically licensed pursuant to version 3 of the General Public License ("GPL"), but this exception permits distribution of certain Libraries with a developer’s FOSS applications licensed under the terms of another FOSS license listed below, even though such other FOSS license may be incompatible with the GPL.
The following terms and conditions describe the circumstances under which Corizon's FOSS License Exception applies.
Corizon's FOSS License Exception Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions.
"Derivative Work" means a derivative work, as defined under applicable copyright law, formed
entirely from the Program and one or more FOSS Applications.
"FOSS Application" means a free and open source software application distributed subject to a license listed in the section below titled "FOSS License List."
"FOSS Notice" means a notice placed by Corizon in a copy of the Libraries stating that such copy of the Libraries may be distributed under Corizon's or FOSS License Exception.
"Independent Work" means portions of the Derivative Work that are not derived from the Program and can reasonably be considered independent and separate works.
"Program" means a copy of Corizon's Libraries that contain a FOSS Notice.
2. A FOSS application developer ("you" or "your") may distribute a Derivative Work provided that you
and the Derivative Work meet all of the following conditions:
1. You obey the GPL in all respects for the Program and all portions (including modifications) of
the Program included in the Derivative Work (provided that this condition does not apply to
Independent Works);
2. The Derivative Work does not include any work licensed under the GPL other than the Program;
3. You distribute Independent Works subject to a license listed in the section below titled "FOSS
License List";
4. You distribute Independent Works in object code or executable form with the complete
corresponding machine-readable source code on the same medium and under the same FOSS license
applying to the object code or executable forms;
5. All works that are aggregated with the Program or the Derivative Work on a medium or volume of
storage are not derivative works of the Program, Derivative Work or FOSS Application, and must
reasonably be considered independent and separate works.
3. Corizon reserves all rights not expressly granted in these terms and conditions. If all of the above conditions are not met, then this FOSS License Exception does not apply to you or your Derivative Work.
FOSS License List
License Name Version(s)/Copyright Date
Release Early Certified Software
Academic Free License 2.0
Apache Software License 1.0/1.1/2.0
Apple Public Source License 2.0
Artistic license From Perl 5.8.0
BSD license "July 22 1999"
Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) 1.0
Common Public License 1.0
Eclipse Public License 1.0
GNU Library or "Lesser" General Public License (LGPL) 2.0/2.1/3.0
Jabber Open Source License 1.0
MIT License (As listed in file MIT-License.txt) -
Mozilla Public License (MPL) 1.0/1.1
Open Software License 2.0
OpenSSL license (with original SSLeay license) "2003" ("1998")
PHP License 3.0/3.01
Python license (CNRI Python License) -
Python Software Foundation License 2.1.1
Sleepycat License "1999"
University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License -
W3C License "2001"
X11 License "2001"
Zlib/libpng License -
Zope Public License 2.0
FAQ
Q1: What are the benefits of the FOSS License Exception?
A: The FOSS License Exception permits use of the GPL-licensed Libraries with software applications
licensed under certain other FOSS licenses without causing the entire derivative work to be subject
to the GPL.
Q2: Does the FOSS License Exception apply to all Corizon software products?
A: No. The FOSS License Exception only applies to software with the FOSS exception explicitly
mentioned in it's license. Typically this is the case for all open source libraries published by
Corizon
Q3: Can an open source software project combine and distribute any of Corizon's
GPL-licensed software with other open source software under the FOSS License Exception?
A: Open source software projects and other developers are free to use and distribute GPL-licensed
software with other open source software as long as they comply with the terms of the GPL. Open
source software projects and other developers can also use and distribute open source applications
with the GPL-licensed Client Libraries under the terms of the FOSS License Exception without causing
the entire derivative work to be subject to the GPL.
The FOSS License Exception only applies to software licensed under the FOSS licenses listed in the section above titled “FOSS License List”, and only with respect to use and distribution of Corizon's Libraries.
Q4: Can commercial OEMs, ISVs or VARs combine and distribute commercial products
with Corizon's GPL-licensed Client Libraries under the FOSS License Exception?
A: Distributors of commercial products that combine GPL-licensed Client Libraries with commercially
licensed software (i.e., software not licensed under a FOSS license) must comply with the terms of
the GPL. This includes use and distribution of the GPL-licensed Libraries. The FOSS License
Exception does not apply with respect to products licensed under any license other than the FOSS
licenses listed in the section above titled “FOSS License List.”
Q5: What should a developer of a Derivative Work do if it wants to distribute the
Derivative Work under the GPL?
A: A developer may choose to distribute a copy of a Derivative Work exclusively under the terms of
the GPL at any time by removing the FOSS License Exception notice from that copy of the Program and
including appropriate GPL notices.
Q6: If I have more questions, or would like to add another FOSS license to the
approved list, who should I contact?
A: For more information, please contact a Corizon representative.