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Evidence-based legal reference

Licence Encyclopedia

An encyclopedia of software, open, content and commercial licences: permissions, restrictions, compatibility and user obligations.

Basics

What it is, and what a licence is

What is DRY?

DRY — an evidence-based encyclopaedia of digital rights. Put simply: it explains what you can and cannot do with someone else’s digital content — whether it’s code, an image, a font, a dataset, an AI model or text — and under what conditions.

What is a licence?

A licence is permission granted by the rights holder to use their work. It specifies three things: what you are permitted to do (copy, modify, distribute, sell, incorporate into your own product, train an ML model), under what conditions (attribute authorship, make the source code available, retain the same licence) and what you are not permitted to do.

The golden rule: accessibility ≠ permission

The fact that a file is freely available — on GitHub, Kaggle, YouTube or in search results — does not in itself grant the right to copy, modify or use it commercially. Such rights are granted only by a licence or by law. If there is no licence, the default is ‘all rights reserved’.

What each card shows

Not just the name. For each licence individually: what is permitted, what conditions are mandatory, what is prohibited, what it is compatible with — as well as the official source text, version, date of verification and revision history.

What is covered

Software and open-source licences (MIT, BSD, Apache, GPL, LGPL, AGPL, MPL…), Creative Commons and open content, photos/videos/music/fonts, open data and databases, licensing of AI models and datasets, commercial use and compatibility.

The DRY principle

No fluff — just verified facts. Every statement is backed by an official source, and includes the date and version. This is not legal advice, but verified information to help you make your own decision.

Main directions

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From concept to practical action

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Software and open-source licences

MIT, BSD, Apache, GPL, LGPL, AGPL, MPL and other code distribution models.

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Creative Commons and open content

Attribution, derivative works, non-commercial use and ShareAlike.

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Photos, video, music and fonts

Licensing of media, stock materials, music, icons and typefaces.

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Open data and databases

Dataset licences, database producer rights and re-use.

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Licensing of AI models and datasets

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Commercial use and compatibility

Sale, modification, sublicensing, copyleft and combining different licences.

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Live catalog

Found: 200

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MIT

MIT License

Коротка permissive software licence: дозволяє використання, зміну, поширення, sublicensing і продаж за умови збереження notice.

SPDX: MIT OSI: mit ScanCode: mit

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CMU MIT-style

Carnegie Mellon UC Regents MIT-style License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-cmu-mit ScanCode: cmu-mit

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Enhanced MIT License

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FCL-1.0-MIT

Fair Core License, Version 1.0, MIT Future License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-fcl-1.0-mit ScanCode: fcl-1.0-mit

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Filament Group MIT License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-filament-group-mit ScanCode: filament-group-mit

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FreeRTOS MIT

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-freertos-mit ScanCode: freertos-mit

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FSL-1.0-MIT

Functional Source License, Version 1.0, MIT Change License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-fsl-1.0-mit ScanCode: fsl-1.0-mit

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FSL-1.1-MIT

Functional Source License, Version 1.1, MIT Future License

SPDX: FSL-1.1-MIT ScanCode: fsl-1.1-mit

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HPND-sell-variant-MIT-disclaimer

HPND sell variant with MIT disclaimer

SPDX: HPND-sell-variant-MIT-disclaimer ScanCode: hpnd-sell-variant-mit-disclaimer

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HPND-sell-variant-MIT-disclaimer-rev

HPND sell variant with MIT disclaimer - reverse

SPDX: HPND-sell-variant-MIT-disclaimer-rev ScanCode: hpnd-sell-variant-mit-disclaimer-rev

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HPND-sell-MIT-disclaimer-xserver

Historical Permission Notice and Disclaimer - sell xserver variant with MIT disclaimer

SPDX: HPND-sell-MIT-disclaimer-xserver ScanCode: hpnd-sell-mit-disclaimer-xserver

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HPND-MIT-disclaimer

Historical Permission Notice and Disclaimer with MIT disclaimer

SPDX: HPND-MIT-disclaimer ScanCode: hpnd-mit-disclaimer

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KatLang Patents Exception to MIT

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-katlang-patents-exception-mit ScanCode: katlang-patents-exception-mit

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MIT (SEI)

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-vince ScanCode: vince

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MIT-Click

MIT Click License

SPDX: MIT-Click ScanCode: click-license

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MIT-Festival

MIT Festival Variant

SPDX: MIT-Festival ScanCode: freetts

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MIT 1995

MIT INRIA W3C 1995

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-1995 ScanCode: mit-1995

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MIT-Khronos-old

MIT Khronos - old variant

SPDX: MIT-Khronos-old ScanCode: mit-khronos-old

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MIT License 1998

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-license-1998 ScanCode: mit-license-1998

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MIT-Modern-Variant

MIT License Modern Variant

SPDX: MIT-Modern-Variant ScanCode: mit-modern

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MIT-0

MIT No Attribution

SPDX: MIT-0 OSI: mit-0 ScanCode: mit-0

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MIT No Commercial Use of Trademarks

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-no-trademarks ScanCode: mit-no-trademarks

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MIT Old Style Spare

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-old-style-sparse ScanCode: mit-old-style-sparse

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MIT-open-group

MIT Open Group variant

SPDX: MIT-open-group ScanCode: x11-opengroup

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MIT Proprietary

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-proprietary ScanCode: mit-proprietary

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MIT README License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-readme ScanCode: mit-readme

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MIT Synopsys License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-synopsys ScanCode: mit-synopsys

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MIT Nagy Variant

MIT Szabolcs Nagy Variant

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-nagy ScanCode: mit-nagy

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MIT-Wu

MIT Tom Wu Variant

SPDX: MIT-Wu ScanCode: mit-addition

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MIT-testregex

MIT testregex Variant

SPDX: MIT-testregex ScanCode: mit-testregex

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MIT with Jamie Kyle Restrictions

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-kyle-restrictions ScanCode: mit-kyle-restrictions

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MIT with Specification Disclaimer

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mit-specification-disclaimer ScanCode: mit-specification-disclaimer

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MIT-STK

MIT-STK License

SPDX: MIT-STK ScanCode: synthesis-toolkit

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MiniMax MIT Variant 2025

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-minimax-mit-variant-2025 ScanCode: minimax-mit-variant-2025

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Modified MIT License for Public Domain software

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-pd-mit ScanCode: pd-mit

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Moonshot AI Modified MIT 2025

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-moonshot-ai-modified-mit-2025 ScanCode: moonshot-ai-modified-mit-2025

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Object Form Exception to MIT

SPDX: fmt-exception ScanCode: object-form-exception-to-mit

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SaaS MIT License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-saas-mit ScanCode: saas-mit

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SkunkWorks Modified MIT License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-skunkworks-varuna-stt ScanCode: skunkworks-varuna-stt

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Stefano Apostolico MIT License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-saxix-mit ScanCode: saxix-mit

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Synopsys MIT License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-synopsys-mit ScanCode: synopsys-mit

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Woodruff Restricted MIT 2002

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-woodruff-2002 ScanCode: woodruff-2002

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AML

Apple MIT License

SPDX: AML ScanCode: aml

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MITNFA

MIT +no-false-attribs license

SPDX: MITNFA ScanCode: mit-no-false-attribs

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MIT-CMU

CMU License

SPDX: MIT-CMU OSI: mit-cmu ScanCode: cmu-uc

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MIT-advertising

Enlightenment License (e16)

SPDX: MIT-advertising ScanCode: enlightenment

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MIT-enna

enna License

SPDX: MIT-enna ScanCode: enna

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MIT-feh

feh License

SPDX: MIT-feh ScanCode: mit-ack

LICENSE ACTIVE No text available

MITRE Collaborative Virtual Workspace License

OSI: cvw

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3Com Microcode

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-3com-microcode ScanCode: 3com-microcode

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Atmel Microcontroller License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-atmel-microcontroller ScanCode: atmel-microcontroller

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BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License

BSD 3-Clause No Military License

SPDX: BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License ScanCode: bsd-3-clause-no-military

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BSD-3-Clause-Sun

BSD 3-Clause Sun Microsystems

SPDX: BSD-3-Clause-Sun ScanCode: bsd-3-clause-sun

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C/Migemo License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-cmigemo ScanCode: cmigemo

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CMR License

Christian Michelsen Research AS License

ScanCode: cmr-no

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Intel Microcode License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-intel-microcode ScanCode: intel-microcode

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LGPL 2.0 with Mini-XML exception

ScanCode: mini-xml

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OCB for Non-MilitarySoftware Implementations2013

License for Non-MilitarySoftware Implementations of OCB 2013

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ocb-non-military-2013 ScanCode: ocb-non-military-2013

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LiveKit Model License Agreement 2024

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-livekit-model-2024 ScanCode: livekit-model-2024

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MIPS

MIPS License

SPDX: MIPS ScanCode: mips

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Michael Barr License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-michael-barr ScanCode: michael-barr

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UMich-Merit

Michigan/Merit Networks License

SPDX: UMich-Merit ScanCode: umich-merit

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MicroType Express (MTX) License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-mtx-licensing-statement ScanCode: mtx-licensing-statement

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Microchip ENC28J60 License 2009

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-microchip-enc28j60-2009 ScanCode: microchip-enc28j60-2009

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Microchip Linux Firmware License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-microchip-linux-firmware ScanCode: microchip-linux-firmware

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Microchip Products 2018

Microchip Technology Products 2018

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-microchip-products-2018 ScanCode: microchip-products-2018

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Microchip pk2cmd License 2009

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-microchip-pk2cmd-2009 ScanCode: microchip-pk2cmd-2009

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MS .NET Framework Redistributable EULA

Microsoft .NET Framework Redistributable EULA

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-framework-deployment ScanCode: ms-net-framework-deployment

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MS .NET Library License

Microsoft .NET Library License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-library ScanCode: ms-net-library

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MS .NET Library License 2016-05

Microsoft .NET Library License 2016-05

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-library-2016-05 ScanCode: ms-net-library-2016-05

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MS .NET Library License 2018-11

Microsoft .NET Library License 2018-11

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-library-2018-11 ScanCode: ms-net-library-2018-11

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MS .NET Library License 2019-06

Microsoft .NET Library License 2019-06

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-library-2019-06 ScanCode: ms-net-library-2019-06

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MS .NET Library License 2020-09

Microsoft .NET Library License 2020-09

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-net-library-2020-09 ScanCode: ms-net-library-2020-09

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MS ASP.NET MVC3

Microsoft ASP.NET MVC 3 License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-mvc3 ScanCode: ms-asp-net-mvc3

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MS ASP.NET MVC 4 Extensions

Microsoft ASP.NET MVC 4 Extensions License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-mvc4-extensions ScanCode: ms-asp-net-mvc4-extensions

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MS ASP.NET MVC4

Microsoft ASP.NET MVC 4 License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-mvc4 ScanCode: ms-asp-net-mvc4

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MS ASP.NET Software License

Microsoft ASP.NET Software License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-software ScanCode: ms-asp-net-software

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MS ASP.NET Tools Pre-Release License

Microsoft ASP.NET Tools Pre-Release License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-tools-pre-release ScanCode: ms-asp-net-tools-pre-release

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MS ASP.NET Web Optimization Framework

Microsoft ASP.NET Web Optimization Framework

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-web-optimization ScanCode: ms-asp-net-web-optimization-framework

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MS ASP.NET Web Pages 2 License

Microsoft ASP.NET Web Pages 2 License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-web-pages-2 ScanCode: ms-asp-net-web-pages-2

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MS ASP.NET Web Pages Templates License

Microsoft ASP.NET Web Pages Templates License

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-asp-net-web-pages-templates ScanCode: ms-asp-net-web-pages-templates

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MS Azure Data Studio License

Microsoft Azure Data Studio License Terms

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-azure-data-studio ScanCode: ms-azure-data-studio

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MS Azure RTOS 2020-05

Microsoft Azure RTOS 2020-05

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-azure-rtos-2020-05 ScanCode: ms-azure-rtos-2020-05

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MS Azure RTOS 2020-07

Microsoft Azure RTOS 2020-07

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-azure-rtos-2020-07 ScanCode: ms-azure-rtos-2020-07

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MS Azure RTOS 2023-05

Microsoft Azure RTOS 2023-05

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-azure-rtos-2023-05 ScanCode: ms-azure-rtos-2023-05

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MS Azure Spatial Anchors WinRT 2.9.0

Microsoft Azure Spatial Anchors WinRT 2.9.0

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-azure-spatialanchors-2.9.0 ScanCode: ms-azure-spatialanchors-2.9.0

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MS Control Spy 2.0

Microsoft Control Spy 2.0

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-control-spy-2.0 ScanCode: ms-control-spy-2.0

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MS DXSDK.D3DX 9.29.952.3

Microsoft DXSDK.D3DX 9.29.952.3

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-dxsdk-d3dx-9.29.952.3 ScanCode: ms-dxsdk-d3dx-9.29.952.3

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MS Data-Tier Application Framework License

Microsoft Data-Tier Application Framework License Terms

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-data-tier-af-2022 ScanCode: ms-data-tier-af-2022

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MS Developer Services Agreement

Microsoft Developer Services Agreement

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-dev-services-agreement ScanCode: ms-developer-services-agreement

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MS Developer Services Agreement 2018-06

Microsoft Developer Services Agreement 2018-06

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-dev-services-2018-06 ScanCode: ms-developer-services-agreement-2018-06

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MS Device Emulator 3.0

Microsoft Device Emulator 3.0

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-device-emulator-3.0 ScanCode: ms-device-emulator-3.0

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MS Direct3D D3D12On7 1.1.0

Microsoft Direct3D D3D12On7 1.1.0

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-direct3d-d3d120n7-1.1.0 ScanCode: ms-direct3d-d3d120n7-1.1.0

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MS DirectX SDK EULA

Microsoft DirectX SDK EULA

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-directx-sdk-eula ScanCode: ms-directx-sdk-eula

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MS DirectX SDK EULA 2020

Microsoft DirectX SDK EULA 2020

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-directx-sdk-eula-2020 ScanCode: ms-directx-sdk-eula-2020

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MS EULA for Windows Script Host

Microsoft EULA for Windows Script Host

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-eula-win-script-host ScanCode: ms-eula-win-script-host

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MS Edge Developer Tools 2022

Microsoft Edge Developer Tools 2022

SPDX: LicenseRef-scancode-ms-edge-devtools-2022 ScanCode: ms-edge-devtools-2022

A single analysis scheme

How to read any licence

A card is not limited to the licence name. It separately shows what is allowed, which conditions are mandatory, what is prohibited, and what the licence is compatible with.

Choose a licence

01Permitted use

02Mandatory attribution

03Source code disclosure

04Commercial use

05Patents, trademarks and warranties

06Compatibility and redistribution

VerifiedMaterial is current as of 12 September 2026

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