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1                    The FreeType Project LICENSE
2                    ----------------------------
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4                            2002-Apr-11
5
6                       Copyright 1996-2002 by
7          David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
8
9
10
11Introduction
12============
13
14  The FreeType  Project is distributed in  several archive packages;
15  some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine,
16  various tools and  contributions which rely on, or  relate to, the
17  FreeType Project.
18
19  This  license applies  to all  files found  in such  packages, and
20  which do not  fall under their own explicit  license.  The license
21  affects  thus  the  FreeType   font  engine,  the  test  programs,
22  documentation and makefiles, at the very least.
23
24  This  license   was  inspired  by  the  BSD,   Artistic,  and  IJG
25  (Independent JPEG  Group) licenses, which  all encourage inclusion
26  and  use of  free  software in  commercial  and freeware  products
27  alike.  As a consequence, its main points are that:
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29    o We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be
30      interested in any kind of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)
31
32    o You can  use this software for whatever you  want, in parts or
33      full form, without having to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)
34
35    o You may not pretend that  you wrote this software.  If you use
36      it, or  only parts of it,  in a program,  you must acknowledge
37      somewhere  in  your  documentation  that  you  have  used  the
38      FreeType code. (`credits')
39
40  We  specifically  permit  and  encourage  the  inclusion  of  this
41  software, with  or without modifications,  in commercial products.
42  We  disclaim  all warranties  covering  The  FreeType Project  and
43  assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.
44
45
46  Finally,  many  people  asked  us  for  a  preferred  form  for  a
47  credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license.  We thus
48  encourage you to use the following text:
49
50   """ 
51    Portions of this software are copyright © 1996-2002 The FreeType
52    Project (www.freetype.org).  All rights reserved.
53   """
54
55
56Legal Terms
57===========
58
590. Definitions
60--------------
61
62  Throughout this license,  the terms `package', `FreeType Project',
63  and  `FreeType  archive' refer  to  the  set  of files  originally
64  distributed  by the  authors  (David Turner,  Robert Wilhelm,  and
65  Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha,
66  beta or final release.
67
68  `You' refers to  the licensee, or person using  the project, where
69  `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source
70  code as  well as linking it  to form a  `program' or `executable'.
71  This  program is  referred to  as  `a program  using the  FreeType
72  engine'.
73
74  This  license applies  to all  files distributed  in  the original
75  FreeType  Project,   including  all  source   code,  binaries  and
76  documentation,  unless  otherwise  stated   in  the  file  in  its
77  original, unmodified form as  distributed in the original archive.
78  If you are  unsure whether or not a particular  file is covered by
79  this license, you must contact us to verify this.
80
81  The FreeType  Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000  by David Turner,
82  Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.  All rights reserved except as
83  specified below.
84
851. No Warranty
86--------------
87
88  THE FREETYPE PROJECT  IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT  WARRANTY OF ANY
89  KIND, EITHER  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  INCLUDING, BUT NOT  LIMITED TO,
90  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY   AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR
91  PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
92  BE LIABLE  FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED  BY THE USE OR  THE INABILITY TO
93  USE, OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.
94
952. Redistribution
96-----------------
97
98  This  license  grants  a  worldwide, royalty-free,  perpetual  and
99  irrevocable right  and license to use,  execute, perform, compile,
100  display,  copy,   create  derivative  works   of,  distribute  and
101  sublicense the  FreeType Project (in  both source and  object code
102  forms)  and  derivative works  thereof  for  any  purpose; and  to
103  authorize others  to exercise  some or all  of the  rights granted
104  herein, subject to the following conditions:
105
106    o Redistribution of  source code  must retain this  license file
107      (`FTL.TXT') unaltered; any  additions, deletions or changes to
108      the original  files must be clearly  indicated in accompanying
109      documentation.   The  copyright   notices  of  the  unaltered,
110      original  files must  be  preserved in  all  copies of  source
111      files.
112
113    o Redistribution in binary form must provide a  disclaimer  that
114      states  that  the software is based in part of the work of the
115      FreeType Team,  in  the  distribution  documentation.  We also
116      encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page  in  your
117      documentation, though this isn't mandatory.
118
119  These conditions  apply to any  software derived from or  based on
120  the FreeType Project,  not just the unmodified files.   If you use
121  our work, you  must acknowledge us.  However, no  fee need be paid
122  to us.
123
1243. Advertising
125--------------
126
127  Neither the  FreeType authors and  contributors nor you  shall use
128  the name of the  other for commercial, advertising, or promotional
129  purposes without specific prior written permission.
130
131  We suggest,  but do not require, that  you use one or  more of the
132  following phrases to refer  to this software in your documentation
133  or advertising  materials: `FreeType Project',  `FreeType Engine',
134  `FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.
135
136  As  you have  not signed  this license,  you are  not  required to
137  accept  it.   However,  as  the FreeType  Project  is  copyrighted
138  material, only  this license, or  another one contracted  with the
139  authors, grants you  the right to use, distribute,  and modify it.
140  Therefore,  by  using,  distributing,  or modifying  the  FreeType
141  Project, you indicate that you understand and accept all the terms
142  of this license.
143
1444. Contacts
145-----------
146
147  There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:
148
149    o freetype@freetype.org
150
151      Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as
152      future and  wanted additions to the  library and distribution.
153      If  you are looking  for support,  start in  this list  if you
154      haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.
155
156    o devel@freetype.org
157
158      Discusses bugs,  as well  as engine internals,  design issues,
159      specific licenses, porting, etc.
160
161    o http://www.freetype.org
162
163      Holds the current  FreeType web page, which will  allow you to
164      download  our  latest  development  version  and  read  online
165      documentation.
166
167  You can also contact us individually at:
168
169    David Turner      <david.turner@freetype.org>
170    Robert Wilhelm    <robert.wilhelm@freetype.org>
171    Werner Lemberg    <werner.lemberg@freetype.org>
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