A question about the CPOL license

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Hi everyone,

I have a question about the following clause in the CPOL license.

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You agree not to sell, lease, or rent any part of the Work. This does not restrict you from including the Work or any part of the Work inside a larger software distribution that itself is being sold. The Work by itself, though, cannot be sold, leased or rented.

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"Work" refers to the collection of files distributed by the Publisher, including the Source Code, Executable Files, binaries, data files, documentation, whitepapers and the Articles.

I have used some code and have added functionality to it. This specific code monitors and graphs the CPU, memory usages and I added database logging functionality as well as periodic screenshots and a webserver showing the latest screenshot. SO I've broadened the scope.

My question is, would this then be considered as "The Work" in this clause since I added to existing source, or would it be considered a "larger software distribution"?

Thanks.

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I've read other posts, but couldn't find this exact question.

Posted 28-Jan-19 5:44am

TheCodingAvenger

Updated 28-Jan-19 8:49am

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2019-01-28T05:56:00

You'd probably have to ask an expert: the way I'd do it is to ask this question exactly in the forum at the bottom of the article page. The author can then decide if that was his intent, and if he specifically says "go right ahead" then you are covered.
If he says "No way José!" then you also know where you stand.

Gerry Schmitz · Answer 2 · 2019-01-28T08:50:00

It's about "fair use".

If YOUR use does not in some way interfere with the benefits that would normally accrue to the originator, then it would be considered "fair" (use).

At some point there has to be a split (of ownership).

The biggest issue is with "claims".

Claim only that yours is a derived work (if the subject comes up) and not "original" for the applicable code.

Usually when only binaries are involved there's less chance of running afoul. (Published) source code in and of itself could infringe while the binaries do not (if it's not a competing product).

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