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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.