GNU GPL

Terms of Service

These terms outline how users and developers can utilize, distribute, and comply with the GNU General Public License.

Key Terms

License Obligations

Maintain full source code availability for GPL-licensed software
Provide unmodified license text with every distribution
Preserve user rights to modify and redistribute the software

User Rights

Freedom to run, study, modify, and share software
Right to access source code for any GPL-covered work
Ability to build upon and improve software freely

Prohibited Actions

Restricting user freedoms through technical barriers (Tivoization)
Omitting license notices or source code access
Revoking rights from downstream recipients

Compliance Requirements

Include complete license documentation with all distributions
Offer written offer for source code access
Maintain compatibility with other open licenses

Full Legal Documentation

The complete Terms of Service and all legal obligations are detailed in the official GNU GPL license text available at:

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