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Climate Public License (CPL) Version 1.0
Preamble
The Climate Public License (CPL) is a free copyleft license for software and other kinds of works, with a special requirement to address climate change. The main principle of the CPL is that any covered work can be modified and redistributed, with the stipulation that any commercial use of the work must be demonstrably climate-neutral. This license is designed to ensure that the use of the work actively supports efforts to combat climate change and does not contribute to increased CO2 emissions.
Definitions
“This License” refers to version 1.0 of the Climate Public License.
“The Program” refers to any work of authorship distributed under this License.
“You” refers to the individual or entity exercising permissions granted by this License.
“Climate Neutral” means that the net amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by a business or activity is zero, achieved through a combination of minimizing emissions and, if necessary, legitimate and verifiable offsetting measures.
“Source Form” refers to the preferred form for making modifications, including but not limited to software source code, documentation source, and configuration files.
“Object Form” refers to any form resulting from mechanical transformation or translation of a Source Form, including but not limited to compiled object code, generated documentation, and conversions to other media types.
1. Permissions
You are permitted to use, copy, modify, and distribute the Program in any medium, with or without modifications, and for any purpose, including commercial purposes, provided that you comply with the terms and conditions of this License.
2. Climate Neutrality Obligation
If you use the Program for commercial purposes, directly or indirectly, you must operate your business in a climate-neutral manner. This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of the Program.
b. Implementing verifiable and legitimate offset measures for any remaining emissions.
c. Ensuring that your use of the Program does not directly or indirectly lead to an overall increase in CO2 emissions.
d. You must provide public documentation annually demonstrating your climate neutrality in relation to the use of the Program. This documentation must be detailed, transparent, and verifiable.
3. Redistribution
You may redistribute the Program in Source Form or Object Form, provided that you include a copy of this License with the Program.
4. Disclaimer of Warranty
The Program is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Program is with you.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event unless required by applicable law will the author or other parties who modify and/or redistribute the Program as permitted above be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Program.
6. Termination
If you fail to comply with the terms of this License, your rights under this License will terminate automatically.
7. Acceptance
By using, modifying, or distributing the Program, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this License.
8. Survival of Obligations
The obligations and responsibilities introduced by this Addendum shall survive any termination of the license.