MIT License

NoneUsed by: React, Node.js, Ruby on Rails

Description

A simple and permissive license that allows users to do almost anything with the software, as long as they include the original license and copyright notice.

Key Features

Minimal restrictions
No patent grants
No trademark provisions
Simple attribution requirement

History & Context

Developed at MIT in the 1980s. One of the earliest permissive licenses.

Compatibility
What is license compatibility?
License compatibility indicates whether code under this license can be combined with code under other licenses in the same project without legal conflicts.

License	Compatibility
With gpl	Compatible with all GPL versions
With mit	Self-compatible
With bsd	Compatible
With proprietary	Yes

License Details

Copyleft Strength

None

Legal Enforceability

Proven in court cases

Notable Projects

ReactNode.jsRuby on Rails

License Provisions

AttributionRequired

Source codeNo requirement

Modification clauseNone

WarrantyDisclaimer included

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