Notice: This is a draft of the MFEK AGPL security exception v1.0.
Its text is not yet final and may change significantly, pending
community feedback. The repository will not be force pushed after
1fb598d, however, so if it already looks fine to you, feel free to use
it.
This repository contains a single source file, exception.tex, which provides the text of an exception to the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3 or later (AGPL), as published by the Free Software Foundation. The exception allows for additional permissions to incorporate flood control, security, and CAPTCHA software into AGPL-licensed software without being subject to the Share-Alike Provisions of the AGPL.
The exception is necessary because the AGPL requires that any modifications to the licensed software must also be licensed under the AGPL. This can create issues when incorporating flood control, security, and CAPTCHA software, as it may require disclosing sensitive information or proprietary algorithms. By providing an exception for these specific cases, the AGPL-licensed software can be adapted to address these concerns without compromising the overall licensing intent.
exception.tex— The LaTeX source code for the AGPL Exception document.exception.pdf— The exception document.exception.html— The exception document as HTML.
To use this exception in your own AGPL-licensed project, include a copy of the exception.tex file in your project's source code and any accompanying documentation. Replace [Author's Name] and [Program's Name] in the document with your name and the name of your program, respectively.
For any inquiries or questions regarding this exception, please contact:
Fredrick R. Brennan fred@mfek.org
This exception is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License, version 3.0 (GFDL v3).