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Changelog: Draconis Code and Content License

Version 1.1 (2022)

  • Added Contributions Clause:

    • Contributions must be licensed under the same license (Clause 4).
    • Contributions belong to contributors unless otherwise specified (Clause 5).
  • Endorsement Rights:

    • Prohibits the copyright holder from using contributors' names for endorsement without permission (Clause 6).
  • Contributors' Rights:

    • Contributors may reuse their contributions under certain conditions (Clause 8).
  • Clause Removability:

    • The copyright holder may remove Clause 8 with a 24-hour notice (Clause on Removability).
  • Clarified Ownership and Claims:

    • Strengthened provisions regarding ownership and claims on contributions.
  • Improved Structure:

    • Enhanced clarity and organization for better understanding of rights and responsibilities.

Version 1.2 (2024)

  • Refined Clause Language: Updated and clarified wording throughout the license for improved readability and understanding.

  • Contributions:

    • Emphasized that contributions must be licensed under this license (Clause 4).
    • Specified that contributors retain ownership unless otherwise specified (Clause 5).
  • Withdrawal of Content:

    • Introduced a new section (Clause 9) outlining the process for contributors to withdraw their contributions, including conditions related to mutual agreement, lost contact, and critical content.
  • License Updates:

    • Added a new clause (Clause 10) detailing the process for updating the license, including a requirement for a 24-hour notice and a voting mechanism for contributors to accept or reject updates.
  • Endorsement and Ownership Rights:

    • Reinforced restrictions on the copyright holder's use of contributors' names for endorsement (Clause 6).
    • Clarified that the copyright holder cannot change the terms for contributions without permission (Clause 10).
  • Removal of Clause 8 Notice:

    • Maintained the stipulation that the copyright holder can remove Clause 8 with a 24-hour notice, ensuring prior contributions are not affected.
  • Consistency:

    • Improved consistency in language and structure throughout the license.