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diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d74cb6e --- /dev/null +++ b/LICENSE.md @@ -0,0 +1,189 @@ +CERN Open Hardware Licence v1.2 + +Preamble + +Through this CERN Open Hardware Licence ("CERN OHL") version 1.2, CERN +wishes to provide a tool to foster collaboration and sharing among +hardware designers. The CERN OHL is copyright CERN. Anyone is welcome +to use the CERN OHL, in unmodified form only, for the distribution of +their own Open Hardware designs. Any other right is reserved. Release +of hardware designs under the CERN OHL does not constitute an +endorsement of the licensor or its designs nor does it imply any +involvement by CERN in the development of such designs. + +1. 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This Licence shall terminate with immediate effect, upon written +notice and without involvement of a court if the Licensee fails to +comply with any of its terms and conditions, or if the Licensee +initiates legal action against Licensor in relation to this +Licence. Section 5 shall continue to apply. |