diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index dcc8435eb..276f11a14 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -662,23 +662,17 @@ For more information on this, and how to apply and follow the GNU AGPL, see === ADDITIONAL TERMS (AGPL v3 Section 7) === -Attribution Requirement: +Copyright Preservation Requirement (Section 7(b)): -All versions of this software, including modified versions, must display -attribution to the original OpenFront project prominently on the main menu -or initial title screen where it is clearly visible to users. +OpenFront displays copyright notices in the footer and on the +loading screen. Modified versions must preserve the copyright +notice "© OpenFront and Contributors" in reasonably +visible locations such as the footer, loading screen, splash screen, +or main menu. -The attribution must include one of the following text statements: -- "Based on OpenFront" -- "Derived from OpenFront" -- "Powered by OpenFront" -- "Fork of OpenFront" +Prohibition of Misrepresentation (Section 7(c)): -This attribution text must be reasonably prominent and clearly readable. -A link to https://openfront.io may be included alongside the attribution. - -Modified versions may use their own game title and branding, but may not -use "OpenFront" as the primary title or imply official endorsement. - -These attribution requirements are additional terms under Section 7 of -the GNU Affero General Public License v3, which governs this software. \ No newline at end of file +Modified versions may not misrepresent their origin or +relationship to the OpenFront project. Modified versions must +not use "OpenFront" as their primary title or imply official +endorsement without permission. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/LICENSING.md b/LICENSING.md index e87625552..d227c9e44 100644 --- a/LICENSING.md +++ b/LICENSING.md @@ -55,29 +55,14 @@ This document provides comprehensive licensing information for the OpenFront.io - Proprietary assets override open assets during build process - Contributors retain copyright while granting usage rights to OpenFront LLC -### Phase 5: AGPL with Additional Attribution Terms +### Phase 5: Update AGPL Additional Attribution Terms -- **Starting After:** 136cfa1316dd584bece48f7ad9f8f17e8603f1c7 -- **Date:** October 12, 2025 +- **Starting After:** 9edf0349cb54db84d81f229091870242fabadce3 +- **Date:** December 16, 2025 - **Changes:** - - Added Section 7 attribution requirement to AGPL v3.0 - - All forks must display "Based on OpenFront" (or similar) on main menu - - Make clear that "OpenFront" is a registered trademark - -### Phase 6: Clarified AGPL Additional Attribution Terms - -- **Starting After:** e7497bfb767c4bf3e1e00eac0a13de995419f8b5 -- **Date:** October 14, 2025 -- **Changes:** - - Added additional Section 7 attribution requirements to the LICENSE - - Removed trademark notice from LICENSE file as it's unnecessary - -### Phase 7: Update AGPL Additional Attribution Terms - -- **Starting After:** f161c94ff475092811fc49be79138fc37a446179 -- **Date:** October 18, 2025 -- **Changes:** - - Updated Section 7 attribution requirements in the LICENSE + - Added Section 7 additional terms to AGPL v3.0 + - Copyright notice preservation requirement in visible locations + - Prohibition of misrepresentation for modified versions ## Important Notes diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 193843d19..9ebab49eb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,11 +18,16 @@ This is a fork/rewrite of WarFront.io. Credit to https://github.com/WarFrontIO. ## License -OpenFront source code is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0** with additional attribution requirements: +OpenFront source code is licensed under the **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0** -- Any forks or derivative works must display attribution (e.g., "Based on OpenFront", "Derived from OpenFront", "Powered by OpenFront", or "Fork of OpenFront") prominently on the main menu and/or initial title screen. +Current copyright notices appear in: -See the `ADDITIONAL TERMS` section in [LICENSE](LICENSE) for complete requirements. +- Footer: "© OpenFront and Contributors" +- Loading screen: "© OpenFront and Contributors" + +Modified versions must preserve these notices in reasonably visible locations. + +See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) for complete requirements. For asset licensing, see [LICENSE-ASSETS](LICENSE-ASSETS). For license history, see [LICENSING.md](LICENSING.md).