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Deflecta Software License

The Deflecta Software License is a comprehensive license created to protect software projects (especially games) while allowing certain types of usage, modification, and distribution under specific conditions.

Key Features

• Clear Attribution Requirements: Ensures proper credit is given to the original project and copyright holder;
• Flexible Modification Rules: Allows modifications while maintaining clear distinction from the original project;
• Commercial Use Framework: Defines criteria for commercial use based on "significant changes" with objective measurement criteria;
• Community Contributions: Clear guidelines for how community contributions are handled;
• Specialized Usage Rules: Specific provisions for media resources, character usage, and server applications.

Documentation Structure

The license consists of several complementary documents:

• LICENSE: The main license document defining rights and obligations;
• TERMS_OF_USE: Additional usage guidelines for specific scenarios (media, characters, server usage);
• CONTRIBUTING: Guidelines for contributing to the project;
• ATTRIBUTION: Examples of proper attribution statements.

How to Use

To apply this license to your project:

1. Copy the appropriate LICENSE file to your repository. Include supplementary files (TERMS_OF_USE, CONTRIBUTING, ATTRIBUTION) as needed. You can fill these in yourself or use the ready-made versions from this repository.
2. Replace the placeholders:

• COPYRIGHT_HOLDER/ПРАВООБЛАДАТЕЛЬ with your name or organization;
• YEAR_NUMBER/НОМЕР_ГОДА with the current year;
• STATE_NAME/НАЗВАНИЕ_ГОСУДАРСТВА with your country/state of residence;
• EMAIL/АДРЕС_ПОЧТЫ with your email address; and
• PROJECT_NAME/НАЗВАНИЕ_ПРОЕКТА with your project name.

3. You're done.

Benefits

• Designed for software and game developers who want to maintain control while allowing specific forms of usage;
• Provides objective criteria for what constitutes "significant changes" in modifications;
• Addresses modern usage scenarios like machine learning, streaming, and virtual worlds;
• Includes detailed dispute resolution processes;
• Available in multiple languages with clear provisions for international application.

Acknowledgments

The license was reviewed and approved by the following testers:

• Dmitry "Eiser Dip"
• Gleb "GKProduction" Kapustin
• JackLamp360
• Matvey "Barsik" Lebedev
• Yaroslav "Sallo666" Sipyagin

Their positive feedback helped ensure the practicality of the license.

Need More Information?

For questions or clarifications regarding this license, contact: firvelfrivol@gmail.com.