diff --git a/LEGAL.md b/LEGAL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5daa462 --- /dev/null +++ b/LEGAL.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +# Legal questions + +## devicetree.org logo use + +TL;DR: Linaro approves of using the devicetree.org logo in this app. +Note that we neither endorse Linaro nor the devicetree.org website, and dtvis is +not affiliated with either. Below is the exchange via Linaro's service desk. +The name of their correspondent is omitted for privacy. + +https://linaro-servicedesk.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/35/CONTACT-3279 + +### Daniel Maslowski raised this on 16/Nov/23 3:55 PM + +Hello, + +I have a project that visualizes device trees (given as DTB files): +https://github.com/platform-system-interface/dtvis + +I would like to add the DeviceTree logo to it, though I am not sure what its license is. + +The spec has a chapter on licensing: +https://devicetree-specification.readthedocs.io/en/latest/license.html +However, it does not make it clear to me if and how I can use the logo, saying "The Linaro and devicetree.org word marks and the Linaro and devicetree.org logos and related marks are trademarks and service marks licensed by Linaro Ltd." +Further below, a general statement says (without further reference): +"Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0" +Does that include the logo? Given that the spec is a document and the logo is an image, I would have expected a creative commons license. + +The dtvis project itself is currently MIT licensed, though that can be changed if necessary. +If you are interested in it, I'll be happy to cooperate and work out some ideas. :slight_smile: + +Regards +Daniel + +### Daniel Maslowski 04/Jan/24 2:23 AM + +Happy new year! + +Is this still being clarified, did I miss an update or something? :slight_smile: + +Regards + +Daniel + +### [redacted] 23/Jul/24 11:30 AM + +Hi Daniel, + +Apologies noone has got back to you on this! I am just raising this internally, should have an answer by the end of the week. + + +### Automatic response 23/Jul/24 11:30 AM + +Your request status has changed to Waiting for customer. + +### [redacted] 23/Jul/24 12:08 PM + +Hi Daniel, + +You are fine to use the logo, apologies for not following up on this sooner. + +### Automatic response 23/Jul/24 12:08 PM + +Your request status has changed to Resolved with resolution Done. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d98e3db..7e161b9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -37,3 +37,7 @@ Open in your browser to see the result. ## Contribute Feel free to contribute! + +## Legal + +For legal questions, see [LEGAL.md](LEGAL.md).