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> The creators created the software, they can put any conditions they please on how others might use it.

Indeed so, they have that right.

I personally wouldn't consider using code licensed like this, because even if I 100% agreed with the CoC and Steering Committee, both might change over time (the CoC says "We expect the Code of Conduct to be a living document") and I have no idea who'll be on the Steering Committee in 5-10 years time, and whoever it is will be able to pull the rug from under my feet at a whim.



Is ones liscence based on the values of when it is granted or reviewed every day?

A bit like paying $100 for some software but a year later being told they now think you should pay $5000.


> A bit like paying $100 for some software but a year later being told they now think you should pay $5000.

Atlassian has a patent on that business process.




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