Q: Do I need legal advice when selecting a license?

A: A license is a legal document.  A lawyer can help you understand the details.  You can use our free finder service to locate a legal expert in your country.

Q: Are you providing legal advice?

A: No, only a lawyer can do that.  This tool only helps you consider the options available.

Q: Can you help me find legal advice?

A: Yes.  You can use our free finder service to locate a legal expert in your country.

Q: Why do you suggest these particular licenses?

A: These licenses are popular, proven and well-understood by developers, managers and legal experts.  They all provide excellent platforms for engaging with FOSS.

Q: Can you help me choose a different license?

A: Yes.  You can contact us for consultancy services about FOSS licensing.

Features and support

Q: Will you add more suggested licenses?

A: The current list provides a broad spectrum of choices, ranging from permissive licensing through to network-protective licensing.

Q: How do I report an error?

A: Contact us.  All error reports are welcome.

Q: How do I make a suggestion?

A: Contact us.  Suggestions for expansion and improvement are welcome, though please understand that due to time and resource constraints we won’t implement all of the ideas shared with us.