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@@ -1,15 +1,24 @@ -HarfBuzz is distributed under two mutually exclusive open-source licenses. -This means that *you* must choose *one* of the two licenses described -below, then obey all its terms and conditions when using HarfBuzz in -any of your projects or products. - - - The FreeType License, found in the file `COPYING.FTL', which is similar to - the original BSD license *with* an advertising clause that forces you to - explicitly cite the FreeType project in your product's documentation. - All details are in the license file. This license is suited to - products which don't use the GNU General Public License. - - - The GNU General Public License version 2, found in `COPYING.GPL' (any - later version can be used also), for programs which already use the GPL. - Note that the FTL is incompatible with the GPL due to its - advertisement clause. +HarfBuzz was previously licensed under different licenses. This was +changed in January 2008. If you need to relicense your old copies, +consult the announcement of the license change on the internet. +Other than that, each copy of HarfBuzz is licensed under the COPYING +file included with it. The actual license follows: + + +Permission is hereby granted, without written agreement and without +license or royalty fees, to use, copy, modify, and distribute this +software and its documentation for any purpose, provided that the +above copyright notice and the following two paragraphs appear in +all copies of this software. + +IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR +DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES +ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION, EVEN +IF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH +DAMAGE. + +THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, +BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND +FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED HEREUNDER IS +ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, AND THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS NO OBLIGATION TO +PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS. |