This form contains the Open Software License v. 2.0 which may be applied to works in order to grant open use and distribution of an original work.
The Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0 is a software license that defines the terms and conditions for using, modifying, and distributing software developed by the Cook County, Illinois government. This license aims to promote transparency, collaboration, and innovation within the Cook County community. The Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0 encourages open source development and allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the licensed software. It is based on the widely-used Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved 3-clause BSD license. By adopting this license, Cook County aims to foster an open and inclusive environment for software development, where individuals and organizations can contribute to the growth and improvement of Cook County's software solutions. Under the Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0, users are granted several rights and permissions, including the right to use the software for any purpose, the right to modify the software, and the right to distribute the original or modified software. However, it also imposes certain obligations, such as retaining copyright notices, disclaiming warranties, and providing attribution to the original authors. This license ensures that the Cook County community benefits from the collaborative efforts put into developing software solutions. It encourages developers and organizations to share their enhancements and improvements with others, leading to a greater pool of knowledge, innovation, and cost-efficiency. It is important to note that there are no different types of Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0. The "v2.0" represents the version or iteration of the license. If any future updates or modifications are made to the license, they would be denoted by a different version number or identifier. Keywords: Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0, Cook County, software license, open source, transparency, collaboration, innovation, 3-clause BSD license, open source development, OSI approved, rights, permissions, obligations.The Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0 is a software license that defines the terms and conditions for using, modifying, and distributing software developed by the Cook County, Illinois government. This license aims to promote transparency, collaboration, and innovation within the Cook County community. The Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0 encourages open source development and allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the licensed software. It is based on the widely-used Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved 3-clause BSD license. By adopting this license, Cook County aims to foster an open and inclusive environment for software development, where individuals and organizations can contribute to the growth and improvement of Cook County's software solutions. Under the Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0, users are granted several rights and permissions, including the right to use the software for any purpose, the right to modify the software, and the right to distribute the original or modified software. However, it also imposes certain obligations, such as retaining copyright notices, disclaiming warranties, and providing attribution to the original authors. This license ensures that the Cook County community benefits from the collaborative efforts put into developing software solutions. It encourages developers and organizations to share their enhancements and improvements with others, leading to a greater pool of knowledge, innovation, and cost-efficiency. It is important to note that there are no different types of Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0. The "v2.0" represents the version or iteration of the license. If any future updates or modifications are made to the license, they would be denoted by a different version number or identifier. Keywords: Cook Illinois Open Software License v2.0, Cook County, software license, open source, transparency, collaboration, innovation, 3-clause BSD license, open source development, OSI approved, rights, permissions, obligations.
