Introduction

This is the license agreement for my source code and other distributions (don’t worry, you’re allowed to use it in your own products, commercial or otherwise).

Note: If you need a non-attribution license for any of my code (for a fee), please see the Using without attribution section below.

The license text is further down this page, and you should only download and use the source code if you agree to the terms in that text. For convenience, though, I’ve put together a human-readable (as opposed to lawyer-readable) non-authoritative interpretation of the license which will hopefully answer any questions you have. Basically, the license says that:

1. You may use the code in your own products.
2. You may modify the code as you wish, and use the modified code in your products.
3. You may redistribute the original, unmodified code, but you have to include or link the full license text below.
4. You may redistribute the modified code as you wish (without the full license text below).
5. In all cases, you must include a credit mentioning Damon Caskey as the original author of the source.
6. I am not liable for anything you do with the code, no matter what. So be sensible.
7. You can’t use my name or other marks to promote your products based on the code.
8. If you agree to all of that, go ahead and download the source. Otherwise, don’t.

Compatibility

This license is really just a version of the new BSD license, and should be compatible with that license. If you’d like special permission to use any of my code under another license (like BSD, GPL, etc.), just contact me – I’ll be happy to help.

Use Without Attribution

My source code license agreement requires attribution, but I’m aware that some people need a license agreement which does not require attribution. If you’re in that situation, please feel free to contact me and we can make arrangements.

Suggested Attribution Format

The license requires that you give credit to me, Damon Caskey, as the original author of any of the code that you use. The placement and format of the credit is up to you, but I prefer the credit to be in the software’s “About” window. Alternatively, you could put the credit in the software’s documentation, or on the web page for the product. The suggested format for the attribution is:

Includes “Name of Code” code by Damon Caskey.

where “Name of Code” would obviously be replaced by the name of the specific source-code package you made use of. Where possible, please link the text “Damon Caskey” to the main page of this website, or include the site’s URL (https://www.caskeys.com/dc).

Full Source Code License Text

License Agreement for Source Code provided by Damon Caskey

This software is supplied to you by Damon Caskey in consideration of your agreement to the following terms, and your use, installation, modification or redistribution of this software constitutes acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use, install, modify or redistribute this software.

In consideration of your agreement to abide by the following terms, and subject to these terms, Damon Caskey grants you a personal, non-exclusive license, to use, reproduce, modify and redistribute the software, with or without modifications, in source and/or binary forms; provided that if you redistribute the software in its entirety and without modifications, you must retain a copy of or link to this notice and the following text and disclaimers in all such redistributions of the software, and that in all cases attribution of Damon Caskey as the original author of the source code shall be included in all such resulting software products or distributions. Neither the name, trademarks, service marks or logos of Damon Caskey may be used to endorse or promote products derived from the software without specific prior written permission from Damon Caskey. Except as expressly stated in this notice, no other rights or licenses, express or implied, are granted by Damon Caskey herein, including but not limited to any patent rights that may be infringed by your derivative works or by other works in which the software may be incorporated.

The software is provided by Damon Caskey on an “AS IS” basis. Damon Caskey MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE OR ITS USE AND OPERATION ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH YOUR PRODUCTS.

IN NO EVENT SHALL Damon Caskey BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE, REPRODUCTION, MODIFICATION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE SOFTWARE, HOWEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF Damon Caskey HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Other Questions?

If you’ve got any questions about the license, or if you want to discuss any special requirements or licensing, feel free get in touch – you can find my contact details here.

Enjoy using the source!

DC