Liberal Licenses - FAQ
Printer-friendly versionFrequently asked questions about the Liberal Licenses
It is recommended to read first the general information about the Liberal Licenses.
What kind of material can I license with a Liberal License?
Can combined kinds of material be licensed as one material?
Are Liberal Licenses "open source" software licenses?
Are Liberal Licenses "available source" software licenses?
Are Liberal Licenses "closed source" software licenses?
Is a software under a Liberal License a "free software"?
Can everybody download, copy and share the licensed material?
Can everybody use the licensed material for noncommercial purposes?
Can the licensed material be used for commercial purposes?
How can I provide "upper limits for the commercial usage"?
Can the licensed material be used or included in larger works?
Can I access the source code of a software under a Liberal License?
Is it allowed to circumvent or break protective measures?
Is it allowed to decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer?
Can I alter a licensed material for noncommercial purposes?
Can I alter a licensed material for commercial purposes?
Can I repair the licensed material or adapt it to my environment myself?
Can I implement new features in the licensed material only for myself?
Can I implement new features in the licensed material and share them?
Is it allowed to export licensed material to other countries?
Are Liberal Licenses compatible with other licenses?
Is it realistic to expect any positive effect on the world by the blacklist?
How effective is a blacklist if it's not strict?
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