The MIT license is one of the open source software licenses, and it is a very simple and flexible license. The official name is “MIT License” and it was named by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Main features
Commercial Use: MIT-licensed software is free to use, modify, and redistribute for commercial purposes.
Freedom to modify and redistribute: Modification of the source code and distribution of modified versions are permitted.
Retention of copyright notices: You must leave the original copyright notice and license notice within the software.
Sublicense Permission: You can apply a different license to the modified software.
Obligations and Limitations
Maintain copyright notices: You must include the original copyright notice and license statement in the software and its documentation.
Disclaimer of Liability: The license does not provide any warranty regarding the use of the software, and the developer is not responsible.
merit
Simple and Clear: The license text is short and easy to understand.
High Compatibility: Highly compatible with other licenses, employed in various projects.
Flexibility: Free to use and modify for commercial and non-commercial use.
How to apply
Add License Statement: Create a file called “LICENSE” in the root directory of your project with the full text of your MIT license.
Add copyright notice: Add copyright notice and license information as comments at the beginning of each source code file. Example: Copying plaintext codeCopyright (c) [著作権年] [あなたの名前] このソフトウェアはMITライセンスの下で提供されています。詳細はLICENSEファイルを参照してください。
Notes
Redistribution obligations: The original copyright notice and license text must be included.
Disclaimer of warranties: There is no guarantee as to the operation or suitability of the software, so you use it at your own risk.
Comparison: MIT License vs. GPL (Copyleft License)
MIT License
After modification, you can apply your own license (commercial use is possible).
When redistributing the code, simply leave the original license indication.
GPL（GNU General Public License）
Copyleft is enforced (the GPL license must be maintained even after modification).
Commercial use is possible, but there is an obligation to publish the source code.
frequently asked questions
How is it different from other licenses?
MIT licenses are less restrictive than the Apache License 2.0 and GPL, making it easier to reuse code.
Can I incorporate it into commercial products?
Yes, it is possible to incorporate and sell it in commercial products.
The MIT license is an open source license that provides maximum freedom to developers. It is simple and easy to use, which is why it is adopted by many projects and companies. When applying and using a license, remember to keep the copyright notice and license statement.
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