The Maricopa Arizona Open Software License v 2.0 is a software licensing agreement developed by the Maricopa County in Arizona, United States. It is designed to govern the distribution and use of open source software released by the county government or any other organizations operating within Maricopa County. The Maricopa Arizona Open Software License v 2.0 is a variant of the widely used open source license known as the Apache License, Version 2.0. It provides certain permissions and restrictions for the distribution, modification, and use of software covered under the license. Some key features and aspects of the Maricopa Arizona Open Software License v 2.0 include: 1. Redistribution: The license allows the licensee to freely distribute copies of the software, whether modified or unmodified, as long as certain conditions are met. These conditions may include preserving the original copyright notice, disclaimers, and license terms in the redistributed software. 2. Modification: The license permits the licensee to modify the software to suit their needs. However, any modifications made must be clearly documented and attributed to the original authors or contributors of the software. 3. Patent Licenses: The license grants a patent license to the licensee, allowing them to use any patents or patent claims owned by the licensor that are necessary to use or distribute the software covered under the license. This provision helps protect the licensee from potential patent-related issues. 4. Liability and Warranty: The license includes disclaimers of liability and warranty, stating that the software is provided "as is" without any warranties or guarantees. The licensor, in this case, the Maricopa County, is not liable for any damages or issues arising from the use of the software. The Maricopa Arizona Open Software License v 2.0 does not have different types or variations. It is a specific version of the Apache License, Version 2.0, customized by the Maricopa County to suit its specific needs and requirements for open source software distribution. In conclusion, the Maricopa Arizona Open Software License v 2.0 is an open source software license developed by the Maricopa County in Arizona. It governs the distribution and use of software released by the county or other entities operating within Maricopa County. It is based on the Apache License, Version 2.0, and provides permissions and restrictions for redistribution, modification, patent licenses, liability, and warranty.
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