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License library
We collect and organize open source licenses in one searchable, accessible public resource.
OpenSource.ngo collects, organizes, and explains open source licenses while developing new licensing frameworks for software, AI, data, and emerging technology.
Why licensing matters
Licenses turn the principle of openness into durable permissions that developers, organizations, and communities can rely on.
What we provide
We make open source licenses easier to discover, compare, and understand, while researching what future licenses need to address.
We collect and organize open source licenses in one searchable, accessible public resource.
We explain license terms, origins, and practical considerations so people can compare options with confidence.
We develop modern licenses for software, AI, data, and other emerging forms of collaborative technology.
We preserve license texts, document their provenance, and study how open licensing evolves over time.
A public resource
Browse established and emerging licenses with their full texts, provenance, and supporting context in one dedicated public library.
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