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The Unlicense

NoneUsed by: Small utility projects, Code snippets

Description

A public domain license that explicitly allows anyone to use, modify, and distribute software without restrictions.

Key Features

Public domain dedication
No restrictions
No warranty
Not OSI-approved

History & Context

Created in 2010 by Nathan Smith. Intended as alternative to public domain dedication.

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	Not applicable
With mit	Not applicable
With bsd	Not applicable
With proprietary	Yes

License Details

Copyleft Strength

None

Legal Enforceability

Varies by jurisdiction

Notable Projects

Small utility projectsCode snippets

License Provisions

AttributionNot Required

Source codeNo requirement

Modification clauseNone

WarrantyDisclaimer included

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