(?:`)?(?:simple`public`license`\(simpl\))?(?:`)?(?:`)?(?:preamble`this`simple`public`license`2\.0`\(simpl`2\.0`for`short\)`is`a`plain`language`implementation`of`gpl`2\.0\.`the`words`are`different,`but`the`goal`is`the`same`\-`to`guarantee`for`all`users`the`freedom`to`share`and`change`software\.`if`anyone`wonders`about`the`meaning`of`the`simpl,`they`should`interpret`it`as`consistent`with`gpl`2\.0\.)?(?:`)?(?:`)?(?:simple`public`license`\(simpl\)`2\.0)?(?:`)?the`simpl`applies`to`the`software`s`source`and`object`code`and`comes`with`any`rights`that`i`have`in`it`\(other`than`trademarks\)\.`you`agree`to`the`simpl`by`copying,`distributing,`or`making`a`derivative`work`of`the`software\.`you`get`the`royalty`free`right`to:`(?:.{,20})`use`the`software`for`any`purpose;`(?:.{,20})`make`derivative`works`of`it`\(this`is`called`a`derived`work`\);`(?:.{,20})`copy`and`distribute`it`and`any`derived`work\.`if`you`distribute`the`software`or`a`derived`work,`you`must`give`back`to`the`community`by:`(?:.{,20})`prominently`noting`the`date`of`any`changes`you`make;`(?:.{,20})`leaving`other`people`s`copyright`notices,`warranty`disclaimers,`and`license`terms`in`place;`(?:.{,20})`providing`the`source`code,`build`scripts,`installation`scripts,`and`interface`definitions`in`a`form`that`is`easy`to`get`and`best`to`modify;`(?:.{,20})`licensing`it`to`everyone`under`simpl,`or`substantially`similar`terms`\(such`as`gpl`2\.0\),`without`adding`further`restrictions`to`the`rights`provided;`(?:.{,20})`conspicuously`announcing`that`it`is`available`under`that`license\.`there`are`some`things`that`you`must`shoulder:`(?:.{,20})`you`get`no`warranties\.`none`of`any`kind;`(?:.{,20})`if`the`software`damages`you`in`any`way,`you`may`only`recover`direct`damages`up`to`the`amount`you`paid`for`it`\(that`is`zero`if`you`did`not`pay`anything\)\.`you`may`not`recover`any`other`damages,`including`those`called`consequential`damages\.`\(the`state`or`country`where`you`live`may`not`allow`you`to`limit`your`liability`in`this`way,`so`this`may`not`apply`to`you\);`the`simpl`continues`perpetually,`except`that`your`license`rights`end`automatically`if:`(?:.{,20})`you`do`not`abide`by`the`give`back`to`the`community`terms`\(your`licensees`get`to`keep`their`rights`if`they`abide\);`(?:.{,20})`anyone`prevents`you`from`distributing`the`software`under`the`terms`of`the`simpl\.`license`for`the`license`you`may`do`anything`that`you`want`with`the`simpl`text;`it`s`a`license`form`to`use`in`any`way`that`you`find`helpful\.`to`avoid`confusion,`however,`if`you`change`the`terms`in`any`way`then`you`may`not`call`your`license`the`simple`public`license`or`the`simpl`\(but`feel`free`to`acknowledge`that`your`license`is`based`on`the`simple`public`license`\)\.