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1Community Specification License 1.0
2
3The Purpose of this License. This License sets forth the terms under which
41) Contributor will participate in and contribute to the development
5of specifications, standards, best practices, guidelines, and other
6similar materials under this Working Group, and 2) how the materials
7developed under this License may be used. It is not intended for source
8code. Capitalized terms are defined in the License’s last section.
9
101. Copyright.
11
121.1. Copyright License. Contributor grants everyone a non-sublicensable,
13perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable
14(except as expressly stated in this License) copyright license, without
15any obligation for accounting, to reproduce, prepare derivative works
16of, publicly display, publicly perform, and distribute any materials
17it submits to the full extent of its copyright interest in those
18materials. Contributor also acknowledges that the Working Group may
19exercise copyright rights in the Specification, including the rights to
20submit the Specification to another standards organization.
21
221.2. Copyright Attribution. As a condition, anyone exercising this
23copyright license must include attribution to the Working Group in any
24derivative work based on materials developed by the Working Group.
25That attribution must include, at minimum, the material’s name,
26version number, and source from where the materials were retrieved.
27Attribution is not required for implementations of the Specification.
28
292. Patents.
30
312.1. Patent License.
32
332.1.1. As a Result of Contributions.
34
352.1.1.1. As a Result of Contributions to Draft Specifications.
36Contributor grants Licensee a non-sublicensable, perpetual, worldwide,
37non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable (except as
38expressly stated in this License) license to its Necessary Claims in 1)
39Contributor’s Contributions and 2) to the Draft Specification that
40is within Scope as of the date of that Contribution, in both cases for
41Licensee’s Implementation of the Draft Specification, except for those
42patent claims excluded by Contributor under Section 3.
43
442.1.1.2. For Approved Specifications. Contributor grants Licensee a
45non-sublicensable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge,
46royalty-free, irrevocable (except as expressly stated in this License)
47license to its Necessary Claims included the Approved Specification
48that are within Scope for Licensee’s Implementation of the Approved
49Specification, except for those patent claims excluded by Contributor
50under Section 3.
51
522.1.2. Patent Grant from Licensee. Licensee grants each other Licensee
53a non-sublicensable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge,
54royalty-free, irrevocable (except as expressly stated in this License)
55license to its Necessary Claims for its Implementation, except for those
56patent claims excluded under Section 3.
57
582.1.3. Licensee Acceptance. The patent grants set forth in Section 2.1
59extend only to Licensees that have indicated their agreement to this
60License as follows:
61
622.1.3.1. Source Code Distributions. For distribution in source code,
63by including this License in the root directory of the source code with
64the Implementation;
65
662.1.3.2. Non-Source Code Distributions. For distribution in any form
67other than source code, by including this License in the documentation,
68legal notices, via notice in the software, and/or other written materials
69provided with the Implementation; or
70
712.1.3.3. Via Notices.md. By issuing pull request or commit to the
72Specification’s repository’s Notices.md file by the Implementer’s
73authorized representative, including the Implementer’s name, authorized
74individual and system identifier, and Specification version.
75
762.1.4. Defensive Termination. If any Licensee files or maintains a
77claim in a court asserting that a Necessary Claim is infringed by an
78Implementation, any licenses granted under this License to the Licensee
79are immediately terminated unless 1) that claim is directly in response
80to a claim against Licensee regarding an Implementation, or 2) that claim
81was brought to enforce the terms of this License, including intervention
82in a third-party action by a Licensee.
83
842.1.5. Additional Conditions. This License is not an assurance (i)
85that any of Contributor’s copyrights or issued patent claims cover
86an Implementation of the Specification or are enforceable or (ii) that
87an Implementation of the Specification would not infringe intellectual
88property rights of any third party.
89
902.2. Patent Licensing Commitment. In addition to the rights granted
91in Section 2.1, Contributor agrees to grant everyone a no charge,
92royalty-free license on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms
93to Contributor’s Necessary Claims that are within Scope for:
941) Implementations of a Draft Specification, where such license
95applies only to those Necessary Claims infringed by implementing
96Contributor's Contribution(s) included in that Draft Specification,
97and 2) Implementations of the Approved Specification.
98
99This patent licensing commitment does not apply to those claims subject
100to Contributor’s Exclusion Notice under Section 3.
101
1022.3. Effect of Withdrawal. Contributor may withdraw from the Working Group
103by issuing a pull request or commit providing notice of withdrawal to
104the Working Group repository’s Notices.md file. All of Contributor’s
105existing commitments and obligations with respect to the Working Group
106up to the date of that withdrawal notice will remain in effect, but no
107new obligations will be incurred.
108
1092.4. Binding Encumbrance. This License is binding on any future owner,
110assignee, or party who has been given the right to enforce any Necessary
111Claims against third parties.
112
1133. Patent Exclusion.
114
1153.1. As a Result of Contributions. Contributor may exclude Necessary
116Claims from its licensing commitments incurred under Section 2.1.1
117by issuing an Exclusion Notice within 45 days of the date of that
118Contribution. Contributor may not issue an Exclusion Notice for any
119material that has been included in a Draft Deliverable for more than 45
120days prior to the date of that Contribution.
121
1223.2. As a Result of a Draft Specification Becoming an Approved
123Specification. Prior to the adoption of a Draft Specification as an
124Approved Specification, Contributor may exclude Necessary Claims from
125its licensing commitments under this Agreement by issuing an Exclusion
126Notice. Contributor may not issue an Exclusion Notice for patents that
127were eligible to have been excluded pursuant to Section 3.1.
128
1294. Source Code License. Any source code developed by the Working Group is
130solely subject the source code license included in the Working Group’s
131repository for that code. If no source code license is included, the
132source code will be subject to the MIT License.
133
1345. No Other Rights. Except as specifically set forth in this License, no
135other express or implied patent, trademark, copyright, or other rights are
136granted under this License, including by implication, waiver, or estoppel.
137
1386. Antitrust Compliance. Contributor acknowledge that it may compete
139with other participants in various lines of business and that it is
140therefore imperative that they and their respective representatives
141act in a manner that does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and
142regulations. This License does not restrict any Contributor from engaging
143in similar specification development projects. Each Contributor may
144design, develop, manufacture, acquire or market competitive deliverables,
145products, and services, and conduct its business, in whatever way it
146chooses. No Contributor is obligated to announce or market any products
147or services. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
148Contributors agree not to have any discussion relating to any product
149pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, division of markets,
150allocation of customers or any other topic that should not be discussed
151among competitors under the auspices of the Working Group.
152
1537. Non-Circumvention. Contributor agrees that it will not intentionally
154take or willfully assist any third party to take any action for the
155purpose of circumventing any obligations under this License.
156
1578. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimers.
158
1598.1. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimers. Contributor and Licensee
160represents and warrants that 1) it is legally entitled to grant the
161rights set forth in this License and 2) it will not intentionally include
162any third party materials in any Contribution unless those materials are
163available under terms that do not conflict with this License. IN ALL OTHER
164RESPECTS ITS CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." The entire risk as to
165implementing or otherwise using the Contribution or the Specification
166is assumed by the implementer and user. Except as stated herein,
167CONTRIBUTOR AND LICENSEE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES (EXPRESS,
168IMPLIED, OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
169NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONDITIONS OF QUALITY,
170OR TITLE, RELATED TO THE CONTRIBUTION OR THE SPECIFICATION. IN NO EVENT
171WILL ANY PARTY BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY
172FORM OF INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
173ANY CHARACTER FROM ANY CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO
174THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
175NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN
176ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Any obligations regarding
177the transfer, successors in interest, or assignment of Necessary Claims
178will be satisfied if Contributor or Licensee notifies the transferee
179or assignee of any patent that it knows contains Necessary Claims or
180necessary claims under this License. Nothing in this License requires
181Contributor to undertake a patent search. If Contributor is 1) employed by
182or acting on behalf of an employer, 2) is making a Contribution under the
183direction or control of a third party, or 3) is making the Contribution
184as a consultant, contractor, or under another similar relationship with
185a third party, Contributor represents that they have been authorized by
186that party to enter into this License on its behalf.
187
1888.2. Distribution Disclaimer. Any distributions of technical
189information to third parties must include a notice materially similar
190to the following: “THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” The
191Contributors and Licensees expressly disclaim any warranties (express,
192implied, or otherwise), including implied warranties of merchantability,
193non-infringement, fitness for a particular purpose, or title, related to
194the materials. The entire risk as to implementing or otherwise using the
195materials is assumed by the implementer and user. IN NO EVENT WILL THE
196CONTRIBUTORS OR LICENSEES BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS
197OR ANY FORM OF INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
198OF ANY CHARACTER FROM ANY CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO
199THIS DELIVERABLE OR ITS GOVERNING AGREEMENT, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF
200CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT
201THE OTHER MEMBER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.”
202
2039. Definitions.
204
2059.1. Affiliate. “Affiliate” means an entity that directly or
206indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control of
207that party.
208
2099.2. Approved Specification. “Approved Specification” means the final
210version and contents of any Draft Specification designated as an Approved
211Specification as set forth in the accompanying Governance.md file.
212
2139.3. Contribution. “Contribution” means any original work of
214authorship, including any modifications or additions to an existing
215work, that Contributor submits for inclusion in a Draft Specification,
216which is included in a Draft Specification or Approved Specification.
217
2189.4. Contributor. “Contributor” means any person or entity that has
219indicated its acceptance of the License 1) by making a Contribution to
220the Specification, or 2) by entering into the Community Specification
221Contributor License Agreement for the Specification. Contributor includes
222its Affiliates, assigns, agents, and successors in interest.
223
2249.5. Control. “Control” means direct or indirect control of more
225than 50% of the voting power to elect directors of that corporation,
226or for any other entity, the power to direct management of such entity.
227
2289.6. Draft Specification. “Draft Specification” means all versions
229of the material (except an Approved Specification) developed by this
230Working Group for the purpose of creating, commenting on, revising,
231updating, modifying, or adding to any document that is to be considered
232for inclusion in the Approved Specification.
233
2349.7. Exclusion Notice. “Exclusion Notice” means a written notice
235made by making a pull request or commit to the repository’s Notices.md
236file that identifies patents that Contributor is excluding from its
237patent licensing commitments under this License. The Exclusion Notice
238for issued patents and published applications must include the Draft
239Specification’s name, patent number(s) or title and application
240number(s), as the case may be, for each of the issued patent(s) or
241pending patent application(s) that the Contributor is excluding from the
242royalty-free licensing commitment set forth in this License. If an issued
243patent or pending patent application that may contain Necessary Claims
244is not set forth in the Exclusion Notice, those Necessary Claims shall
245continue to be subject to the licensing commitments under this License.
246The Exclusion Notice for unpublished patent applications must provide
247either: (i) the text of the filed application; or (ii) identification
248of the specific part(s) of the Draft Specification whose implementation
249makes the excluded claim a Necessary Claim. If (ii) is chosen, the
250effect of the exclusion will be limited to the identified part(s) of
251the Draft Specification.
252
2539.8. Implementation. “Implementation” means making, using, selling,
254offering for sale, importing or distributing any implementation of the
255Specification 1) only to the extent it implements the Specification and 2)
256so long as all required portions of the Specification are implemented.
257
2589.9. License. “License” means this Community Specification License.
259
2609.10. Licensee. “Licensee” means any person or entity that has
261indicated its acceptance of the License as set forth in Section 2.1.3.
262Licensee includes its Affiliates, assigns, agents, and successors in
263interest.
264
2659.11. Necessary Claims. “Necessary Claims” are those patent claims, if
266any, that a party owns or controls, including those claims later acquired,
267that are necessary to implement the required portions (including the
268required elements of optional portions) of the Specification that are
269described in detail and not merely referenced in the Specification.
270
2719.12. Specification. “Specification” means a Draft Specification
272or Approved Specification included in the Working Group’s repository
273subject to this License, and the version of the Specification implemented
274by the Licensee.
275
2769.13. Scope. “Scope” has the meaning as set forth in the accompanying
277Scope.md file included in this Specification’s repository. Changes
278to Scope do not apply retroactively. If no Scope is provided, each
279Contributor’s Necessary Claims are limited to that Contributor’s
280Contributions.
281
2829.14. Working Group. “Working Group” means this project to develop
283specifications, standards, best practices, guidelines, and other similar
284materials under this License.
285
286
287
288The text of this Community Specification License is Copyright 2020
289Joint Development Foundation and is licensed under the Creative
290Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at
291https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
292
293SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-4.0