EUPL-1.2
URLShortener uses the European Union Public Licence for the open-source part of the project.
The open-source part of URLShortener is licensed under the European Union Public Licence 1.2. This aligns the project with a European open-source license that is designed for software distribution in a European legal context.
For users and organizations, the license is part of the trust model. It defines how the open-source part can be used, shared, and modified. It also makes the legal basis of the base version explicit instead of leaving the source availability unclear.
Licensing should always be reviewed in the context of the organization’s own legal and compliance requirements. The project website can describe the chosen license, but it does not replace legal review.
Why EUPL matters here
| Area | Relevance |
|---|---|
| European context | License published by the European Union |
| Transparency | Usage and distribution terms are explicitly documented |
| Open-source base | The base version has a clear licensing model |
| Governance | Organizations can review the license before internal adoption |