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Annex
ing users' freedom to change the software. The systematic pattern of such abuse occurs in the area of
products for individuals to use, which is precisely where it is most unacceptable. Therefore, we have de-
signed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substan-
tially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the
GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users.
Finally, every program is threatened constantly by software patents. States should not allow patents to
restrict development and use of software on general-purpose computers, but in those that do, we wish to
avoid the special danger that patents applied to a free program could make it effectively proprietary. To
prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free.
The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
0. Definitions.
"This License" refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License.
"Copyright" also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconduc-
tor masks.
"The Program" refers to any copyrightable work licensed under this License. Each licensee is ad-
dressed as "you". "Licensees" and "recipients" may be individuals or organizations.
To "modify" a work means to copy from or adapt all or part of the work in a fashion requiring copy-
right permission, other than the making of an exact copy. The resulting work is called a "modified
version" of the earlier work or a work "based on" the earlier work.
A "covered work" means either the unmodified Program or a work based on the Program.
To "propagate" a work means to do anything with it that, without permission, would make you di-
rectly or secondarily liable for infringement under applicable copyright law, except executing it on a
computer or modifying a private copy. Propagation includes copying, distribution (with or without
modification), making available to the public, and in some countries other activities as well.
To "convey" a work means any kind of propagation that enables other parties to make or receive
copies. Mere interaction with a user through a computer network, with no transfer of a copy, is not
conveying.
An interactive user interface displays "Appropriate Legal Notices" to the extent that it includes a con-
venient and prominently visible feature that (1) displays an appropriate copyright notice, and (2)
tells the user that there is no warranty for the work (except to the extent that warranties are provid-
ed), that licensees may convey the work under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If
the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the
list meets this criterion.
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