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diff --git a/docs/plugin_licensing.rst b/docs/plugin_licensing.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0e8590d62 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/plugin_licensing.rst @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +.. _plugin_licensing: + +Plugin Licensing +================ + +According to the terms of the GNU General Public License, +pyload's plugins must be treated as an extension of the main program. +This means the plugins must be released under the GPL or a GPL-compatible +free software license, and that the terms of the GPL must be followed when +those plugins are distributed. + + * Any plugin published **without a license notice** is intend published under the **GNU GPLv3**. + * A different license can be used but it **must be GPL-compatible** and the license notice must be put in the plugin + file. + * Any plugin published **with a GPL incompatible license** will be rejected. + This includes *copyright all right reserved*. + * Is recommended to put the license notice at the top of the plugin file. + * Is recommended to **not** put the license notice when plugin is published under the GNU GPLv3. |