[En-Nut-Discussion] Where does the LICENSE_ST_GUIDANCE_ONLY require from

[Uwe Bonnes]

>>>>> "Henrik" == Henrik Maier <hmnews at proconx.com> writes:

    Henrik> On 27/01/2013 7:01 PM, Henrik Maier wrote:
    >> On 27/01/2013 2:36 AM, Harald Kipp wrote:
    >>> The problem with this clause is, that it doesn't provide any license
    >>> at all. Taking it strictly: Nobody allowed you to use or distribute
    >>> this code. Packing it into Nut/OS is actually illegal, because the
    >>> (unknown) author doesn't give any permission to do so.
    >>  The license text of the STM32F2xx Standard Peripherals Library
    >> Drivers is as follow:
    >> 
    >> " License
    >> 
    >> The enclosed firmware and all the related documentation are not
    >> covered by a License Agreement, if you need such License you can
    >> contact your local STMicroelectronics office.
    >> 
    >> THE PRESENT FIRMWARE PRESENT FIRMWARE WHICH IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AIMS AT PROVIDING
    >> CUSTOMERS WITH CODING INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR PRODUCTS IN ORDER
    >> FOR THEM TO SAVE TIME. AS A RESULT, STMICROELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE
    >> HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH
    >> RESPECT TO ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE CONTENT OF SUCH FIRMWARE
    >> AND/OR THE USE MADE BY CUSTOMERS OF THE CODING INFORMATION CONTAINED
    >> HEREIN IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PRODUCTS.  "
    >> 

    Henrik> I found the full text of ST's Liberty license here:

    Henrik> http://www.st.com/internet/com/LEGAL_RESOURCES/LEGAL_AGREEMENT/LICENSE_AGREEMENT/software_license_agreement_liberty_v2.pdf

    Henrik> and from my interpretation re-distribution would be excluded.

As always, legal texts don't make clear statements.  Reading the license

> ST grants you ...to:
> ...
> make copies ... for the sole purpose of providing documentation for the
> product and it's usage
> ...
> Restrictions
> You may not sublicense... for _commercial__ purpose...

So what else do we do then to document the product. And we don't
redistribute for commercial purpose.

But all that is open for doubts. Maybe there i chance to discuss with
relevant people atEmbedded World...

Bye
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