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		nialv7 1 day ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Missing open-source contributor presents a dilemma... > ... asks for confirmation the code change is copyright-free Don't you mean patent-free? Or maybe you are asking for copyright assignment? Not sure what "copyright-free" means... Like do you only accept public domain code?

ClassyJacket 1 day ago [–]

Yeah. In most countries copyright is automatic as soon as you create the work. Surely they mean they want confirmation they have a licence to use the copyrighted work?

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