Merge branch 'jlh-gpl-commitment' into 'master'

Add GPL Commitment language

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab-ce!20449

1 files changed, 21 insertions, 1 deletions

diff --git a/doc/development/licensing.md b/doc/development/licensing.md
index c06bc0d4731..ddaf636a742 100644
--- a/doc/development/licensing.md
+++ b/doc/development/licensing.md
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Libraries with the following licenses are acceptable for use:
 
 ## Unacceptable Licenses
 
-Libraries with the following licenses are unacceptable for use:
+Libraries with the following licenses require legal approval for use:
 
 - [GNU GPL][GPL] (version 1, [version 2][GPLv2], [version 3][GPLv3], or any future versions): GPL-licensed libraries cannot be linked to from non-GPL projects.
 - [GNU AGPLv3][AGPLv3]: AGPL-licensed libraries cannot be linked to from non-GPL projects.
@@ -68,6 +68,26 @@ Libraries with the following licenses are unacceptable for use:
 - [Facebook BSD + PATENTS][Facebook]: is a 3-clause BSD license with a patent grant that has been deemed [Category X][x-list] by the Apache foundation.
 - [WTFPL][WTFPL]: is a public domain dedication [rejected by the OSI (3.2)][WTFPL-OSI]. Also has a strong language which is not in accordance with our diversity policy.
 
+## GPL Cooperation Commitment
+
+Before filing or continuing to prosecute any legal proceeding or claim (other than a Defensive Action) arising from termination of a Covered License, GitLab commits to extend to the person or entity (“you”) accused of violating the Covered License the following provisions regarding cure and reinstatement, taken from GPL version 3. As used here, the term ‘this License’ refers to the specific Covered License being enforced.
+
+However, if you cease all violation of this License, then your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated (a) provisionally, unless and until the copyright holder explicitly and finally terminates your license, and (b) permanently, if the copyright holder fails to notify you of the violation by some reasonable means prior to 60 days after the cessation.
+
+Moreover, your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated permanently if the copyright holder notifies you of the violation by some reasonable means, this is the first time you have received notice of violation of this License (for any work) from that copyright holder, and you cure the violation prior to 30 days after your receipt of the notice.
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+GitLab intends this Commitment to be irrevocable, and binding and enforceable against GitLab and assignees of or successors to GitLab’s copyrights.
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+GitLab may modify this Commitment by publishing a new edition on this page or a successor location.
+
+Definitions
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+‘Covered License’ means the GNU General Public License, version 2 (GPLv2), the GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2.1 (LGPLv2.1), or the GNU Library General Public License, version 2 (LGPLv2), all as published by the Free Software Foundation.
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+‘Defensive Action’ means a legal proceeding or claim that GitLab brings against you in response to a prior proceeding or claim initiated by you or your affiliate.
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+GitLab means GitLab Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
+
 ## Requesting Approval for Licenses
 
 Libraries that are not listed in the [Acceptable Licenses][Acceptable-Licenses] or [Unacceptable Licenses][Unacceptable-Licenses] list can be submitted to the legal team for review. Please email `legal@gitlab.com` with the details. After a decision has been made, the original requestor is responsible for updating this document.