Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> If you do not wish to give them the rights to your modifications, the license forbids you from using it

Unless your use qualifies as fair use




In my observations, "fair use" is often misunderstood. People violate copyrights thinking theirs is a fair use when it's not.


Is "fair use" on software even a thing?

(I know some jurisdictions have basic exceptions like "if you own software you can do what's needed to run it", but modifications?)




Consider applying for YC's first-ever Fall batch! Applications are open till Aug 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: