GNU General Public License (GPL)
The GNU GPL License is available for code-based products such as scripts and add-ons. If you are selling a code-based product, you may select either this license or the MIT license.
The GNU GPL License
Permissions of this strong copyleft license are conditioned on making available complete source code of licensed works and modifications, which include larger works using a licensed work, under the same license. Copyright and license notices must be preserved. Contributors provide an express grant of patent rights.
GPL Philosophy
Nobody should be restricted by the software they use. There are four freedoms that every user should have:
- the freedom to use the software for any purpose,
- the freedom to change the software to suit your needs,
- the freedom to share the software with your friends and neighbors, and
- the freedom to share the changes you make.
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