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This is also why releasing code without a license is dangerous. Without a license your code defaults to the UGC and thus you become liable for "fit for purpose"
by Danieru 4y ago
This is also why releasing code without a license is dangerous. Without a license your code defaults to the UGC and thus you become liable for "fit for purpose". Instead even basic open source licenses must disclaim the default clauses if the UGC like warranty and fit for purpose.
- musicale 4y agoI'm not sure about software that is given away for free, but "fit for purpose" liability certainly sounds like a sensible idea for any software that is sold, whether or not it includes free or open source components. This makes even more sense as software becomes a key component of more products.
- saagarjha 4y agoIf you don’t license your code then other people don’t default to getting the rights to use it.
- labster 4y agoWTFPL has an interesting niche that grants rights to use code for any purpose, but includes no disclaimers.
- Ekaros 4y agoAt this point the whole thing feels perverse. Almost no software guarantees "fit for purpose". It really should be other way around at this point. The license would have to say it establishes warranty if it doesn't there is no such warranty or fit for purpose.