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2                            2006-Jan-27
3
4                    Copyright 1996-2002, 2006 by
5          David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
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7
8
9Introduction
10============
11
12  The FreeType  Project is distributed in  several archive packages;
13  some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine,
14  various tools and  contributions which rely on, or  relate to, the
15  FreeType Project.
16
17  This  license applies  to all  files found  in such  packages, and
18  which do not  fall under their own explicit  license.  The license
19  affects  thus  the  FreeType   font  engine,  the  test  programs,
20  documentation and makefiles, at the very least.
21
22  This  license   was  inspired  by  the  BSD,   Artistic,  and  IJG
23  (Independent JPEG  Group) licenses, which  all encourage inclusion
24  and  use of  free  software in  commercial  and freeware  products
25  alike.  As a consequence, its main points are that:
26
27    o We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be
28      interested in any kind of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)
29
30    o You can  use this software for whatever you  want, in parts or
31      full form, without having to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)
32
33    o You may not pretend that  you wrote this software.  If you use
34      it, or  only parts of it,  in a program,  you must acknowledge
35      somewhere  in  your  documentation  that  you  have  used  the
36      FreeType code. (`credits')
37
38  We  specifically  permit  and  encourage  the  inclusion  of  this
39  software, with  or without modifications,  in commercial products.
40  We  disclaim  all warranties  covering  The  FreeType Project  and
41  assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.
42
43
44  Finally,  many  people  asked  us  for  a  preferred  form  for  a
45  credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license.  We thus
46  encourage you to use the following text:
47
48   """"""
49    Portions of this software are copyright � <year> The FreeType
50    Project (www.freetype.org).  All rights reserved.
51   """"""
52
53  Please replace <year> with the value from the FreeType version you
54  actually use.
55
56
57Legal Terms
58===========
59
600. Definitions
61--------------
62
63  Throughout this license,  the terms `package', `FreeType Project',
64  and  `FreeType  archive' refer  to  the  set  of files  originally
65  distributed  by the  authors  (David Turner,  Robert Wilhelm,  and
66  Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha,
67  beta or final release.
68
69  `You' refers to  the licensee, or person using  the project, where
70  `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source
71  code as  well as linking it  to form a  `program' or `executable'.
72  This  program is  referred to  as  `a program  using the  FreeType
73  engine'.
74
75  This  license applies  to all  files distributed  in  the original
76  FreeType  Project,   including  all  source   code,  binaries  and
77  documentation,  unless  otherwise  stated   in  the  file  in  its
78  original, unmodified form as  distributed in the original archive.
79  If you are  unsure whether or not a particular  file is covered by
80  this license, you must contact us to verify this.
81
82  The FreeType  Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000  by David Turner,
83  Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.  All rights reserved except as
84  specified below.
85
861. No Warranty
87--------------
88
89  THE FREETYPE PROJECT  IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT  WARRANTY OF ANY
90  KIND, EITHER  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  INCLUDING, BUT NOT  LIMITED TO,
91  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY   AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR
92  PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
93  BE LIABLE  FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED  BY THE USE OR  THE INABILITY TO
94  USE, OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.
95
962. Redistribution
97-----------------
98
99  This  license  grants  a  worldwide, royalty-free,  perpetual  and
100  irrevocable right  and license to use,  execute, perform, compile,
101  display,  copy,   create  derivative  works   of,  distribute  and
102  sublicense the  FreeType Project (in  both source and  object code
103  forms)  and  derivative works  thereof  for  any  purpose; and  to
104  authorize others  to exercise  some or all  of the  rights granted
105  herein, subject to the following conditions:
106
107    o Redistribution of  source code  must retain this  license file
108      (`FTL.TXT') unaltered; any  additions, deletions or changes to
109      the original  files must be clearly  indicated in accompanying
110      documentation.   The  copyright   notices  of  the  unaltered,
111      original  files must  be  preserved in  all  copies of  source
112      files.
113
114    o Redistribution in binary form must provide a  disclaimer  that
115      states  that  the software is based in part of the work of the
116      FreeType Team,  in  the  distribution  documentation.  We also
117      encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page  in  your
118      documentation, though this isn't mandatory.
119
120  These conditions  apply to any  software derived from or  based on
121  the FreeType Project,  not just the unmodified files.   If you use
122  our work, you  must acknowledge us.  However, no  fee need be paid
123  to us.
124
1253. Advertising
126--------------
127
128  Neither the  FreeType authors and  contributors nor you  shall use
129  the name of the  other for commercial, advertising, or promotional
130  purposes without specific prior written permission.
131
132  We suggest,  but do not require, that  you use one or  more of the
133  following phrases to refer  to this software in your documentation
134  or advertising  materials: `FreeType Project',  `FreeType Engine',
135  `FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.
136
137  As  you have  not signed  this license,  you are  not  required to
138  accept  it.   However,  as  the FreeType  Project  is  copyrighted
139  material, only  this license, or  another one contracted  with the
140  authors, grants you  the right to use, distribute,  and modify it.
141  Therefore,  by  using,  distributing,  or modifying  the  FreeType
142  Project, you indicate that you understand and accept all the terms
143  of this license.
144
1454. Contacts
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147
148  There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:
149
150    o freetype@nongnu.org
151
152      Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as
153      future and  wanted additions to the  library and distribution.
154      If  you are looking  for support,  start in  this list  if you
155      haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.
156
157    o freetype-devel@nongnu.org
158
159      Discusses bugs,  as well  as engine internals,  design issues,
160      specific licenses, porting, etc.
161
162  Our home page can be found at
163
164    http://www.freetype.org
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