diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7799f4d..7a4f546 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ The MITCR is a modified variant of the MIT License designed to preserve the free ## Overview This document provides a non-binding summary of the rights and restrictions under the MITCR license. -Only the terms contained in the [license file](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Development/MITCR/src/branch/main/LICENSE.txt) are legally binding. +Only the terms contained in the [license file](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Development/MITCR/src/branch/main/LICENSE.txt) are binding. ## What You *May* Do @@ -20,6 +20,22 @@ Only the terms contained in the [license file](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Dev * Incorporate the Software into any commercial product, service, or workflow without written authorization. * Remove or alter copyright notices, attribution statements, or license terms in distributed copies. +## Usage + +If you want to use the MITCR license in your own projects, you can copy the [license file](https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Development/MITCR/src/branch/main/LICENSE.txt) into the root folder of your project. + +### Top-notice + +In many cases it may be beneficial to add a notice at the top of your source files, that links back to your original license file. +It could be done in a format like this (for e.g. Java): + +```java +/* + * Copyright (c) [year]-present [name] + * This software is licensed under the MITCR license. The full text for the license will be bundled with this software or can be found at https://git.elbe-dev.com/ElBe-Development/MITCR. + */ +``` + ## Important Notes This summary is not legal advice. If you have questions about permitted use, commercial licensing, or interpretation of the license, please contact the license's author: