Define: Open Source Code
any software code that is distributed as "free software" or "open source software" or is otherwise distributed publicly in source code form under terms that permit modification and redistribution of such software, which
any software code that is distributed as "free software" or "open source software" or is otherwise distributed publicly in source code form under terms that permit modification and redistribution of such software, which Open Source Code includes software code that is licensed under the GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, Mozilla License, Common Public License, Apache License, BSD License, Artistic License, or Sun Community Source License;.
Relevant Circumstances
- When software being licensed or developed contains open-source components
- If copyleft or attribution obligations may affect proprietary code
- Where due diligence requires disclosure of open-source dependencies
Relevant Sectors
- IP & Licensing
- Technology
- Legal Services