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Licences, IP & contributions
What you may do with the work, and how to contribute.
| What | Licence |
|---|---|
| Code (runtime, conformance suite, tooling) | MIT |
| Specification text | CC BY 4.0 (draft, see note) |
| Method, blueprint, articles | CC BY 4.0 |
| Names & logos | Trademarks of the foundation; use per trademark policy |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this commercially?
Yes, under the licences.
Do I need to sign anything to contribute?
Contribution terms (CLA or DCO) will be published before the first repository opens.
What about patents?
A royalty-free patent commitment for the specification will be published before v1.0.
Why hand over to another foundation?
So the standard outlives any single organisation, including us.