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Dutchroll Open Source Software License Version 1.0 - May 9, 2002

Copyright © 2002 Dutchroll Software, The Netherlands.
(Note: "Dutchroll Software" is a trademark of M.O. Rauw.)

Please read this License carefully before downloading or using this Software. By downloading or using this Software, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this License. If you do not or cannot agree to the terms of this License, please do not download or use this Software.

Permission is granted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this License, but changing or adding to it in any way is not permitted, with the exception of the optional bracketed clause in section 13, which may ONLY be modified under the conditions listed in that section itself. Notice that section 13 in its entirety forms an integral part of this License!

0. Preamble

The Dutchroll Open Source Software License (DOSSL) provides a simple and consistent license that allows relatively unrestricted use and redistribution of Computer Software ("Software") while still maintaining the author's credit and intent. To preserve simplicity, the License does not specify in detail how or where the author should be credited. To preserve consistency, changes to the DOSSL are not allowed and all derivatives of Software released under the DOSSL are required to remain under the DOSSL. Together, these constraints enable third parties to easily and safely reuse Software released under this License, making the DOSSL ideal for Software authors who desire a wide distribution of their work. However, this means the DOSSL does not allow authors to restrict precisely how their work is used or represented, making it inappropriate for those desiring more finely-grained control.

1. General; Definitions

This License applies to any Software that contains a notice placed by the Copyright Holder stating that it is subject to the terms of this Dutchroll Open Source Software License version 1.0 (or subsequent version thereof) ("License"). As used in this License:

1.1
"Copyright Holder" means the original author(s) of the Software or other owner(s) of the copyright in the Software.
1.2
"Derivative Work" means a work which is based upon pre-existing Software, such as a revision, modification, translation, abridgment, condensation, expansion, or any other form in which such pre-existing Software may be recast, transformed, or adapted.
1.3
"You" or "Your" means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under this License.
1.4
"Source Code" means the preferred machine-readable form of the Software for making modifications to it. "Complete Source Code" means all the Source Code for all modules in the Software, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable code.

2. Basic License

Subject to all the terms and conditions of this License, You may use, copy, modify, distribute and publish the Software and your Derivative Works thereof, in any medium physical or electronic, commercially or non-commercially; provided that (a) all copyright notices in the Software are preserved, (b) an unmodified copy of this License is included in a conspicuous location in all copies such that it would be reasonably viewed by the recipient of the Software, and (c) You add no other terms or conditions to those of this License.

3. Derivative Works

All Derivative Works are subject to the terms of this License. You may copy and distribute a Derivative Work of the Software under the conditions of Section 2 above, provided that You release the Derivative Work under the exact, verbatim terms of this License (i.e., the Derivative Work is licensed as "Software" under the terms of this License). In addition, Derivative Works of the Software must meet the following requirements:

(a)
All copyright and license-notices in the original Software must be preserved.
(b)
An appropriate copyright notice for your Derivative Work must be added adjacent to the other copyright notices.
(c)
If You have modified the Software to create a Derivative Work, You must cause the modified files of this Derivative Work to carry prominent notices stating that You have modified the Software, your name (preferrably including your email address, if any), and the date and purpose of any change. Alternatively, these changes may be described in a separate document or file, as long as this document or file is (i) clearly and prominently referenced from the modified files of the Derivative Work and (ii) distributed together with the Complete Source Code of the Derivative Work.
(d)
If it is not reasonably evident to a recipient of your Derivative Work that the Derivative Work is subject to the terms of this License, a statement indicating such fact must be included in the same place as your copyright notice.
(e)
When a Derivative Work is released under this License, a non-exclusive, royalty-free right is granted to the initial developer of the Software to distribute your modification in future versions of the Software, provided such versions remain available under these terms in addition to any other license(s) of the initial developer.
(f)
You may develop application programs, reusable components, and other software items that link with the Software. Within the framework of this License, these items must be treated as Derivative Works, unless
(i)
they are new works under copyright law, and
(ii)
they do not modify the Software or its function in any way, and
(iii)
they do not contain any derivative of any portion of the Software.
(g)
As a special exception, You may also distribute all items that link with the Software and form a Derivative Work according to section 3(f) above under the terms of version 2 and any later version of the GNU General Public License (GPL), provided that
(i)
You ensure that all recipients of these works are also able to receive the complete original Software by means of a medium customarily used for software interchange, without any charge beyond the costs of data transfer, and place prominent notices in the distribution explaining this, and
(ii)
You give prominent notice with each copy of the work that the Software is used in it and that the Software and its use are covered by the terms of this License, and
(iii)
a copy of this License document is included in a conspicuous location in all copies such that it would be reasonably viewed by the recipients of the Derivative Work.

4. Machine-executable forms of the Software.

You may distribute machine-executable forms of the Software, provided that you meet the following restrictions:

(a)
You must include this License document in the distribution.
(b)
You must ensure that all recipients of the machine-executable forms of the Software are also able to receive the complete corresponding machine-readable Source Code by means of a medium customarily used for software interchange, without any charge beyond the costs of data transfer, and place prominent notices in the distribution explaining this.

5. Software that interacts with users through a computer network

If the Software is intended to interact with users through a computer network You must ensure that all users are also able to receive the complete corresponding machine-readable Source Code by means of a medium custorarily used for software interchange, without any charge beyond the costs of data transfer, and present a prominent notice to the users explaining this.

6. Combination with Independent Works

You may combine the Software or its Derivative Works with other separate and independent software, documents, or works to create a single combined work ("Collection"). If included in a Collection, the Software or Derivative Work thereof must still be provided under the terms of this License, and the Collection shall contain (a) a notice specifying the inclusion of the Software and/or Derivative Work and the fact that it is subject to the terms of this License, and (b) a verbatim copy of this License.

Mere aggregation of Software or a Derivative Work with other software or works on the same storage or distribution medium (e.g. a CD-ROM) will not cause this License to apply to those other works.

7. NO WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY, OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. SHOULD ANY PART OF THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE IN ANY RESPECT, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LICENSE OR YOUR USE, REPRODUCTION, MODIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION AND/OR PUBLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER UNDER A THEORY OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY.

9. Trademarks

This License does not grant any rights to use any names, trademarks, service marks or logos of the Copyright Holder (collectively "Marks") and no such Marks may be used to endorse or promote works or products derived from the Software without the prior written permission of the Copyright Holder.

10. Versions of the License

Dutchroll Software may publish revised and/or new versions of this License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version will be given a distinguishing version number. If the copyright notice in the Software specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any subsequent version", You have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by Dutchroll Software. If the copyright notice does not specify a version number of this License, You may choose any version of this License ever published by Dutchroll Software. If the copyright notice specifies a specific version of the License, only that particular version will be applicable to the Software and Derivative Works based on it. No one other than Dutchroll Software has the right to modify the terms applicable to Software created under this License.

11. Termination

This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically if You fail to comply with any of its terms. Upon termination, You must immediately stop any further reproduction, modification, public display, distribution and publication of the Software and Derivative Works. However, all sublicenses to the Software and Derivative Works which have been properly granted prior to termination shall survive any termination of this License. Provisions which, by their nature, must remain in effect beyond the termination of this License shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12.

12. Waiver; Severability

Failure by the Copyright Holder to enforce any provision of this License will not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this License, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the License will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the economic benefits and intent of the parties, and the remainder of this License will continue in full force and effect.

13. Choice of Law

The following bracketed clause may be modified by the Copyright Holder if desired:

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This License shall be governed by the laws of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. Disputes shall be settled by a Dutch court with appropriate jurisdiction.

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No one other than the Copyright Holder may modify the bracketed part in this section. This may be done only to choose a more appropriate law and/or authority to settle disputes, or to delete this clause altogether. The bracketed part of this section may not be used to add any other terms or conditions to the License.