Open license commons
We collect, preserve, and explain open source licenses so developers and communities can make informed decisions.
Accessible legal knowledge for the global open source ecosystem.
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We combine curation, documentation, education, and license development in one focused public-interest project.
We collect, preserve, and explain open source licenses so developers and communities can make informed decisions.
Accessible legal knowledge for the global open source ecosystem.
We publish plain-language context that helps people understand, compare, and select open source licenses.
Practical information without replacing professional legal advice.
We research and draft licenses for AI, data, emerging technology, and new forms of collaborative development.
Licensing frameworks that respond to how technology is actually changing.
We document license provenance, preserve authoritative texts, and study the evolution of open licensing.
A durable public record for developers, researchers, and organizations.
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