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A new open-source license model that requires profit-sharing with charities

1 pointsby lopanapol9 days ago
How can I improve this license to make it better and more useful for others?<p>https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;void-sign&#x2F;noesis&#x2F;blob&#x2F;main&#x2F;LICENSE<p>Thank you for your feedback. I respect all opinions. ฺ Best, Napol Thanarangkaun

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gus_massa9 days ago
&gt; <i>4. The Software may not be used for any unlawful purpose, or in a way that could harm other humans, animals, or living beings, either directly or indirectly.</i><p>Can it be used by a lawn mowing company? Greengrocer? Butcher shop?<p>&gt; <i>6. If the Software is a core component of a profit-generating system, the user must donate 10% of the net profit directly resulting from such use to a recognized non-profit or charitable foundation supporting humans or other living beings.</i><p>I&#x27;m not sure that is compatible with the definition of open source. Someone can make a similar licence with 100% or 200% instead. Perhaps call it source available.
conaire9 days ago
I think, the 10% should be a pool for all projects with the license, otherwise if you have 5 open source projects, they could take 50% of your profit for example