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Terms of Use

Licensing terms for 3D-PAWS software, hardware, print files, and documentation.

Overview

3D-PAWS is committed to open science, open-source development, and transparent sharing.

Different components of the 3D-PAWS project are distributed under different open licenses. This page provides an overview of those licenses and how to properly attribute 3D-PAWS materials.

This page summarizes the licensing approach used by 3D-PAWS. For complete legal terms and requirements, refer to the applicable license and the LICENSE files included with individual 3D-PAWS repositories.

Software

Licenses: Apache License 2.0 and MIT License

3D-PAWS software components are released under the Apache License 2.0 and the MIT License.

You may use, modify, and distribute the software, including for commercial purposes, provided that you comply with the terms of the applicable license.

Refer to the LICENSE file in each software repository for the license that applies to that project and for complete legal terms and attribution requirements.

3D-Print Files and Hardware

License: CERN Open Hardware License Version 2 (CERN OHL v2)

3D-printable files, hardware designs, and kit documentation are licensed under the CERN Open Hardware License Version 2.

This license allows the designs to be used, modified, and distributed while maintaining open access to modifications and derivative hardware designs.

If you distribute modified versions, you must also share those changes in accordance with the applicable license terms.

Refer to the LICENSE file included with the hardware repository for complete requirements.

Documentation

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

3D-PAWS website content, written guides, and documentation are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

You may copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the documentation for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as appropriate credit is provided.

How to Attribute 3D-PAWS

When reusing or adapting 3D-PAWS materials, include:

  • the project name: 3D-PAWS

  • the applicable license

  • a link to the original 3D-PAWS website or repository

  • an indication of whether changes were made

Example attribution for documentation:

Content adapted from 3D-PAWS (https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/), licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Software and hardware repositories may have specific attribution or notice requirements. Always check the LICENSE and related files in the repository you are using.

Questions and Contributions

Questions about licensing, reuse, or attribution can be directed to the 3D-PAWS team.

Email: icdp_staff@comet.ucar.edu

You can also submit questions, issues, or contributions through the appropriate 3D-PAWS GitHub repository.

By contributing to 3D-PAWS, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the terms applicable to the corresponding project component.

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