Python Software Foundation License 2.0
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Python Software Foundation License 2.0
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PSF-2.0
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This is the PSF-2.0 license, which is part of the complete Python license text, but also used independently by some projects, for example, matplotlib.
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PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION LICENSE VERSION 2
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1.
This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Python Software Foundation ("PSF"), and the
Individual or Organization ("Licensee") accessing and otherwise using this software
("Python") in source or binary form and its associated documentation.
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2.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, PSF hereby grants Licensee
a nonexclusive, royalty-free, world-wide license to reproduce, analyze, test, perform
and/or display publicly, prepare derivative works, distribute, and otherwise use Python
alone or in any derivative version, provided, however, that PSF's License Agreement and
PSF's notice of copyright , i.e., "Copyright (c)
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Python Software Foundation All Rights Reserved" are retained in Python alone or in any
derivative version prepared by Licensee.
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3.
In the event Licensee prepares a derivative work that is based on or incorporates Python
or any part thereof, and wants to make the derivative work available to others as provided
herein, then Licensee hereby agrees to include in any such work a brief summary of the
changes made to Python.
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4.
PSF is making Python
available to Licensee on an "AS IS" basis. PSF MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, BUT NOT LIMITATION,
PSF MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF PYTHON WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY
RIGHTS.
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5.
PSF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER USERS OF PYTHON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS AS A RESULT OF MODIFYING, DISTRIBUTING, OR
OTHERWISE USING PYTHON, OR ANY DERIVATIVE THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
THEREOF.
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6.
This License Agreement will automatically terminate upon a material breach of its terms
and conditions.
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Nothing in this License Agreement shall be deemed to create any relationship of agency,
partnership, or joint venture between PSF and Licensee. This License Agreement does not
grant permission to use PSF trademarks or trade name in a trademark sense to endorse or
promote products or services of Licensee, or any third party.
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By copying, installing or otherwise using Python, Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms
and conditions of this License Agreement.
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