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1                    The FreeType Project LICENSE
2                    ----------------------------
3
4                            2006-Jan-27
5
6                    Copyright 1996-2002, 2006 by
7          David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
8
9
10
11Introduction
12============
13
14  The FreeType  Project is distributed in  several archive packages;
15  some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine,
16  various tools and  contributions which rely on, or  relate to, the
17  FreeType Project.
18
19  This  license applies  to all  files found  in such  packages, and
20  which do not  fall under their own explicit  license.  The license
21  affects  thus  the  FreeType   font  engine,  the  test  programs,
22  documentation and makefiles, at the very least.
23
24  This  license   was  inspired  by  the  BSD,   Artistic,  and  IJG
25  (Independent JPEG  Group) licenses, which  all encourage inclusion
26  and  use of  free  software in  commercial  and freeware  products
27  alike.  As a consequence, its main points are that:
28
29    o We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be
30      interested in any kind of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)
31
32    o You can  use this software for whatever you  want, in parts or
33      full form, without having to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)
34
35    o You may not pretend that  you wrote this software.  If you use
36      it, or  only parts of it,  in a program,  you must acknowledge
37      somewhere  in  your  documentation  that  you  have  used  the
38      FreeType code. (`credits')
39
40  We  specifically  permit  and  encourage  the  inclusion  of  this
41  software, with  or without modifications,  in commercial products.
42  We  disclaim  all warranties  covering  The  FreeType Project  and
43  assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.
44
45
46  Finally,  many  people  asked  us  for  a  preferred  form  for  a
47  credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license.  We thus
48  encourage you to use the following text:
49
50   """
51    Portions of this software are copyright © <year> The FreeType
52    Project (www.freetype.org).  All rights reserved.
53   """
54
55  Please replace <year> with the value from the FreeType version you
56  actually use.
57
58
59Legal Terms
60===========
61
620. Definitions
63--------------
64
65  Throughout this license,  the terms `package', `FreeType Project',
66  and  `FreeType  archive' refer  to  the  set  of files  originally
67  distributed  by the  authors  (David Turner,  Robert Wilhelm,  and
68  Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha,
69  beta or final release.
70
71  `You' refers to  the licensee, or person using  the project, where
72  `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source
73  code as  well as linking it  to form a  `program' or `executable'.
74  This  program is  referred to  as  `a program  using the  FreeType
75  engine'.
76
77  This  license applies  to all  files distributed  in  the original
78  FreeType  Project,   including  all  source   code,  binaries  and
79  documentation,  unless  otherwise  stated   in  the  file  in  its
80  original, unmodified form as  distributed in the original archive.
81  If you are  unsure whether or not a particular  file is covered by
82  this license, you must contact us to verify this.
83
84  The FreeType  Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000  by David Turner,
85  Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.  All rights reserved except as
86  specified below.
87
881. No Warranty
89--------------
90
91  THE FREETYPE PROJECT  IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT  WARRANTY OF ANY
92  KIND, EITHER  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  INCLUDING, BUT NOT  LIMITED TO,
93  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY   AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR
94  PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
95  BE LIABLE  FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED  BY THE USE OR  THE INABILITY TO
96  USE, OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.
97
982. Redistribution
99-----------------
100
101  This  license  grants  a  worldwide, royalty-free,  perpetual  and
102  irrevocable right  and license to use,  execute, perform, compile,
103  display,  copy,   create  derivative  works   of,  distribute  and
104  sublicense the  FreeType Project (in  both source and  object code
105  forms)  and  derivative works  thereof  for  any  purpose; and  to
106  authorize others  to exercise  some or all  of the  rights granted
107  herein, subject to the following conditions:
108
109    o Redistribution of  source code  must retain this  license file
110      (`FTL.TXT') unaltered; any  additions, deletions or changes to
111      the original  files must be clearly  indicated in accompanying
112      documentation.   The  copyright   notices  of  the  unaltered,
113      original  files must  be  preserved in  all  copies of  source
114      files.
115
116    o Redistribution in binary form must provide a  disclaimer  that
117      states  that  the software is based in part of the work of the
118      FreeType Team,  in  the  distribution  documentation.  We also
119      encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page  in  your
120      documentation, though this isn't mandatory.
121
122  These conditions  apply to any  software derived from or  based on
123  the FreeType Project,  not just the unmodified files.   If you use
124  our work, you  must acknowledge us.  However, no  fee need be paid
125  to us.
126
1273. Advertising
128--------------
129
130  Neither the  FreeType authors and  contributors nor you  shall use
131  the name of the  other for commercial, advertising, or promotional
132  purposes without specific prior written permission.
133
134  We suggest,  but do not require, that  you use one or  more of the
135  following phrases to refer  to this software in your documentation
136  or advertising  materials: `FreeType Project',  `FreeType Engine',
137  `FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.
138
139  As  you have  not signed  this license,  you are  not  required to
140  accept  it.   However,  as  the FreeType  Project  is  copyrighted
141  material, only  this license, or  another one contracted  with the
142  authors, grants you  the right to use, distribute,  and modify it.
143  Therefore,  by  using,  distributing,  or modifying  the  FreeType
144  Project, you indicate that you understand and accept all the terms
145  of this license.
146
1474. Contacts
148-----------
149
150  There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:
151
152    o freetype@nongnu.org
153
154      Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as
155      future and  wanted additions to the  library and distribution.
156      If  you are looking  for support,  start in  this list  if you
157      haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.
158
159    o freetype-devel@nongnu.org
160
161      Discusses bugs,  as well  as engine internals,  design issues,
162      specific licenses, porting, etc.
163
164  Our home page can be found at
165
166    https://www.freetype.org
167
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