(?:`)?(?:the`tapr`open`hardware`license`version`1\.0`\(may`25,`2007\))?(?:`)?(?:.{,5000})`preamble`open`hardware`is`a`thing`\-`a`physical`artifact,`either`electrical`or`mechanical`\-`whose`design`information`is`available`to,`and`usable`by,`the`public`in`a`way`that`allows`anyone`to`make,`modify,`distribute,`and`use`that`thing\.`in`this`preface,`design`information`is`called`documentation`and`things`created`from`it`are`called`products\.`the`tapr`open`hardware`license`\(`ohl`\)`agreement`provides`a`legal`framework`for`open`hardware`projects\.`it`may`be`used`for`any`kind`of`product,`be`it`a`hammer`or`a`computer`motherboard,`and`is`tapr`s`contribution`to`the`community;`anyone`may`use`the`ohl`for`their`open`hardware`project\.`like`the`gnu`general`public`license,`the`ohl`is`designed`to`guarantee`your`freedom`to`share`and`to`create\.`it`forbids`anyone`who`receives`rights`under`the`ohl`to`deny`any`other`licensee`those`same`rights`to`copy,`modify,`and`distribute`documentation,`and`to`make,`use`and`distribute`products`based`on`that`documentation\.`unlike`the`gpl,`the`ohl`is`not`primarily`a`copyright`license\.`while`copyright`protects`documentation`from`unauthorized`copying,`modification,`and`distribution,`it`has`little`to`do`with`your`right`to`make,`distribute,`or`use`a`product`based`on`that`documentation\.`for`better`or`worse,`patents`play`a`significant`role`in`those`activities\.`although`it`does`not`prohibit`anyone`from`patenting`inventions`embodied`in`an`open`hardware`design,`and`of`course`cannot`prevent`a`third`party`from`enforcing`their`patent`rights,`those`who`benefit`from`an`ohl`design`may`not`bring`lawsuits`claiming`that`design`infringes`their`patents`or`other`intellectual`property\.`the`ohl`addresses`unique`issues`involved`in`the`creation`of`tangible,`physical`things,`but`does`not`cover`software,`firmware,`or`code`loaded`into`programmable`devices\.`a`copyright\-`oriented`license`such`as`the`gpl`better`suits`these`creations\.`how`can`you`use`the`ohl,`or`a`design`based`upon`it\?`while`the`terms`and`conditions`below`take`precedence`over`this`preamble,`here`is`a`summary:`(?:.{,20})`you`may`modify`the`documentation`and`make`products`based`upon`it\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`use`products`for`any`legal`purpose`without`limitation\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`unmodified`documentation,`but`you`must`include`the`complete`package`as`you`received`it\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`products`you`make`to`third`parties,`if`you`either`include`the`documentation`on`which`the`product`is`based,`or`make`it`available`without`charge`for`at`least`three`years`to`anyone`who`requests`it\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`modified`documentation`or`products`based`on`it,`if`you:`(?:.{,20})`license`your`modifications`under`the`ohl\.`(?:.{,20})`include`those`modifications,`following`the`requirements`stated`below\.`(?:.{,20})`attempt`to`send`the`modified`documentation`by`email`to`any`of`the`developers`who`have`provided`their`email`address\.`this`is`a`good`faith`obligation`\-`if`the`email`fails,`you`need`do`nothing`more`and`may`go`on`with`your`distribution\.`(?:.{,20})`if`you`create`a`design`that`you`want`to`license`under`the`ohl,`you`should:`(?:.{,20})`include`this`document`in`a`file`named`license`\(with`the`appropriate`extension\)`that`is`included`in`the`documentation`package\.`(?:.{,20})`if`the`file`format`allows,`include`a`notice`like`licensed`under`the`tapr`open`hardware`license`\(www\.`tapr\.`org`ohl\)`in`each`documentation`file\.`while`not`required,`you`should`also`include`this`notice`on`printed`circuit`board`artwork`and`the`product`itself;`if`space`is`limited`the`notice`can`be`shortened`or`abbreviated\.`(?:.{,20})`include`a`copyright`notice`in`each`file`and`on`printed`circuit`board`artwork\.`(?:.{,20})`if`you`wish`to`be`notified`of`modifications`that`others`may`make,`include`your`email`address`in`a`file`named`contrib\.`txt`or`something`similar\.`(?:.{,20})`any`time`the`ohl`requires`you`to`make`documentation`available`to`others,`you`must`include`all`the`materials`you`received`from`the`upstream`licensors\.`in`addition,`if`you`have`modified`the`documentation:`(?:.{,20})`you`must`identify`the`modifications`in`a`text`file`\(preferably`named`changes\.`txt`\)`that`you`include`with`the`documentation\.`that`file`must`also`include`a`statement`like`these`modifications`are`licensed`under`the`tapr`open`hardware`license\.`(?:.{,20})`you`must`include`any`new`files`you`created,`including`any`manufacturing`files`\(such`as`gerber`files\)`you`create`in`the`course`of`making`products\.`(?:.{,20})`you`must`include`both`before`and`after`versions`of`all`files`you`modified\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`include`files`in`proprietary`formats,`but`you`must`also`include`open`format`versions`\(such`as`gerber,`ascii,`postscript,`or`pdf\)`if`your`tools`can`create`them\.`terms`and`conditions`1\.`introduction`(?:.{,20})`this`agreement`governs`how`you`may`use,`copy,`modify,`and`distribute`documentation,`and`how`you`may`make,`have`made,`and`distribute`products`based`on`that`documentation\.`as`used`in`this`agreement,`to`distribute`documentation`means`to`directly`or`indirectly`make`copies`available`to`a`third`party,`and`to`distribute`products`means`to`directly`or`indirectly`give,`loan,`sell`or`otherwise`transfer`them`to`a`third`party\.`(?:.{,20})`documentation`includes:`(?:.{,20})`schematic`diagrams;`(?:.{,20})`circuit`or`circuit`board`layouts,`including`gerber`and`other`data`files`used`for`manufacture;`(?:.{,20})`mechanical`drawings,`including`cad,`cam,`and`other`data`files`used`for`manufacture;`(?:.{,20})`flow`charts`and`descriptive`text;`and`(?:.{,20})`other`explanatory`material\.`documentation`may`be`in`any`tangible`or`intangible`form`of`expression,`including`but`not`limited`to`computer`files`in`open`or`proprietary`formats`and`representations`on`paper,`film,`or`other`media\.`(?:.{,20})`products`include:`(?:.{,20})`circuit`boards,`mechanical`assemblies,`and`other`physical`parts`and`components;`(?:.{,20})`assembled`or`partially`assembled`units`\(including`components`and`subassemblies\);`and`(?:.{,20})`parts`and`components`combined`into`kits`intended`for`assembly`by`others;`which`are`based`in`whole`or`in`part`on`the`documentation\.`(?:.{,20})`this`agreement`applies`to`any`documentation`which`contains`a`notice`stating`it`is`subject`to`the`tapr`open`hardware`license,`and`to`all`products`based`in`whole`or`in`part`on`that`documentation\.`if`documentation`is`distributed`in`an`archive`\(such`as`a`zip`file\)`which`includes`this`document,`all`files`in`that`archive`are`subject`to`this`agreement`unless`they`are`specifically`excluded\.`each`person`who`contributes`content`to`the`documentation`is`referred`to`in`this`agreement`as`a`licensor\.`(?:.{,20})`by`\(a\)`using,`copying,`modifying,`or`distributing`the`documentation,`or`\(b\)`making`or`having`products`made`or`distributing`them,`you`accept`this`agreement,`agree`to`comply`with`its`terms,`and`become`a`licensee\.`any`activity`inconsistent`with`this`agreement`will`automatically`terminate`your`rights`under`it`\(including`the`immunities`from`suit`granted`in`section`2\),`but`the`rights`of`others`who`have`received`documentation,`or`have`obtained`products,`directly`or`indirectly`from`you`will`not`be`affected`so`long`as`they`fully`comply`with`it`themselves\.`(?:.{,20})`this`agreement`does`not`apply`to`software,`firmware,`or`code`loaded`into`programmable`devices`which`may`be`used`in`conjunction`with`documentation`or`products\.`such`software`is`subject`to`the`license`terms`established`by`its`copyright`holder\(s\)\.`2\.`patents`(?:.{,20})`each`licensor`grants`you,`every`other`licensee,`and`every`possessor`or`user`of`products`a`perpetual,`worldwide,`and`royalty\-`free`immunity`from`suit`under`any`patent,`patent`application,`or`other`intellectual`property`right`which`he`or`she`controls,`to`the`extent`necessary`to`make,`have`made,`possess,`use,`and`distribute`products\.`this`immunity`does`not`extend`to`infringement`arising`from`modifications`subsequently`made`by`others\.`(?:.{,20})`if`you`make`or`have`products`made,`or`distribute`documentation`that`you`have`modified,`you`grant`every`licensor,`every`other`licensee,`and`every`possessor`or`user`of`products`a`perpetual,`worldwide,`and`royalty\-`free`immunity`from`suit`under`any`patent,`patent`application,`or`other`intellectual`property`right`which`you`control,`to`the`extent`necessary`to`make,`have`made,`possess,`use,`and`distribute`products\.`this`immunity`does`not`extend`to`infringement`arising`from`modifications`subsequently`made`by`others\.`(?:.{,20})`to`avoid`doubt,`providing`documentation`to`a`third`party`for`the`sole`purpose`of`having`that`party`make`products`on`your`behalf`is`not`considered`distribution,`\\`and`a`third`party`s`act`of`making`products`solely`on`your`behalf`does`not`cause`that`party`to`grant`the`immunity`described`in`the`preceding`paragraph\.`(?:.{,20})`these`grants`of`immunity`are`a`material`part`of`this`agreement,`and`form`a`portion`of`the`consideration`given`by`each`party`to`the`other\.`if`any`court`judgement`or`legal`agreement`prevents`you`from`granting`the`immunity`required`by`this`section,`your`rights`under`this`agreement`will`terminate`and`you`may`no`longer`use,`copy,`modify`or`distribute`the`documentation,`or`make,`have`made,`or`distribute`products\.`3\.`modifications`you`may`modify`the`documentation,`and`those`modifications`will`become`part`of`the`documentation\.`they`are`subject`to`this`agreement,`as`are`products`based`in`whole`or`in`part`on`them\.`if`you`distribute`the`modified`documentation,`or`products`based`in`whole`or`in`part`upon`it,`you`must`email`the`modified`documentation`in`a`form`compliant`with`section`4`to`each`licensor`who`has`provided`an`email`address`with`the`documentation\.`attempting`to`send`the`email`completes`your`obligations`under`this`section`and`you`need`take`no`further`action`if`any`address`fails\.`4\.`distributing`documentation`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`unmodified`copies`of`the`documentation`in`its`entirety`in`any`medium,`provided`that`you`retain`all`copyright`and`other`notices`\(including`references`to`this`agreement\)`included`by`each`licensor,`and`include`an`unaltered`copy`of`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`modified`copies`of`the`documentation`if`you`comply`with`all`the`requirements`of`the`preceding`paragraph`and:`(?:.{,20})`include`a`prominent`notice`in`an`ascii`or`other`open`format`file`identifying`those`elements`of`the`documentation`that`you`changed,`and`stating`that`the`modifications`are`licensed`under`the`terms`of`this`agreement;`(?:.{,20})`include`all`new`documentation`files`that`you`create,`as`well`as`both`the`original`and`modified`versions`of`each`file`you`change`\(files`may`be`in`your`development`tool`s`native`file`format,`but`if`reasonably`possible,`you`must`also`include`open`format,`such`as`gerber,`ascii,`postscript,`or`pdf,`versions\);`(?:.{,20})`do`not`change`the`terms`of`this`agreement`with`respect`to`subsequent`licensees;`and`(?:.{,20})`if`you`make`or`have`products`made,`include`in`the`documentation`all`elements`reasonably`required`to`permit`others`to`make`products,`including`gerber,`cad`cam`and`other`files`used`for`manufacture\.`5\.`making`products`(?:.{,20})`you`may`use`the`documentation`to`make`or`have`products`made,`provided`that`each`product`retains`any`notices`included`by`the`licensor`\(including,`but`not`limited`to,`copyright`notices`on`circuit`boards\)\.`(?:.{,20})`you`may`distribute`products`you`make`or`have`made,`provided`that`you`include`with`each`unit`a`copy`of`the`documentation`in`a`form`consistent`with`section`4\.`alternatively,`you`may`include`either`\(i\)`an`offer`valid`for`at`least`three`years`to`provide`that`documentation,`at`no`charge`other`than`the`reasonable`cost`of`media`and`postage,`to`any`person`who`requests`it;`or`\(ii\)`a`url`where`that`documentation`may`be`downloaded,`available`for`at`least`three`years`after`you`last`distribute`the`product\.`6\.`new`license`versions`tapr`may`publish`updated`versions`of`the`ohl`which`retain`the`same`general`provisions`as`the`present`version,`but`differ`in`detail`to`address`new`problems`or`concerns,`and`carry`a`distinguishing`version`number\.`if`the`documentation`specifies`a`version`number`which`applies`to`it`and`any`later`version`,`you`may`choose`either`that`version`or`any`later`version`published`by`tapr\.`if`the`documentation`does`not`specify`a`version`number,`you`may`choose`any`version`ever`published`by`tapr\.`tapr`owns`the`copyright`to`the`ohl,`but`grants`permission`to`any`person`to`copy,`distribute,`and`use`it`in`unmodified`form\.`7\.`warranty`and`liability`limitations`(?:.{,20})`the`documentation`is`provided`on`an`as\-`is`basis`without`warranty`of`any`kind,`to`the`extent`permitted`by`applicable`law\.`all`warranties,`express`or`implied,`including`but`not`limited`to`any`warranties`of`merchantability,`fitness`for`a`particular`purpose,`and`title,`are`hereby`expressly`disclaimed\.`(?:.{,20})`in`no`event`unless`required`by`applicable`law`will`any`licensor`be`liable`to`you`or`any`third`party`for`any`direct,`indirect,`incidental,`consequential,`punitive,`or`exemplary`damages`arising`out`of`the`use`of,`or`inability`to`use,`the`documentation`or`products,`including`but`not`limited`to`claims`of`intellectual`property`infringement`or`loss`of`data,`even`if`that`party`has`been`advised`of`the`possibility`of`such`damages\.`(?:.{,20})`you`agree`that`the`foregoing`limitations`are`reasonable`due`to`the`non\-`financial`nature`of`the`transaction`represented`by`this`agreement,`and`acknowledge`that`were`it`not`for`these`limitations,`the`licensor\(s\)`would`not`be`willing`to`make`the`documentation`available`to`you\.`(?:.{,20})`you`agree`to`defend,`indemnify,`and`hold`each`licensor`harmless`from`any`claim`brought`by`a`third`party`alleging`any`defect`in`the`design,`manufacture,`or`operation`of`any`product`which`you`make,`have`made,`or`distribute`pursuant`to`this`agreement\.`\#\#\#\#