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OIN 2.0 License Agreement
The OIN 2.0 License Agreement states the rights & obligations of all parties, including each OIN community member and OIN.
The new OIN 2.0 License Agreement must be signed by new and existing members.
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The definition of the Linux System relevant to the OIN 2.0 License Agreement is described on this page & includes Tables 0-13.
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This guide is intended for nomination of new packages for inclusion in the OIN Linux System definition.
By joining OIN 2.0, you ensure continued protection for your Open Source technologies & the broader ecosystem.
Sustained Defense — Patent risk monitoring, re-exams & other defensive strategies.
Cost Avoidance — With patent defense averaging $4M+, OIN membership is a smart investment.
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Ongoing Stewardship — Maintaining & updating the Linux System Definition.
Strategic Security — Advancing OIN toward self-sustainability to proactively protect members.
Fee Schedule. The annual fee per 2.0 Participant is set forth in the following table. Annual fees shall be due within ninety (90) days of receipt of an invoice from OIN. A 2.0 Participant that executes the license agreement part way through the calendar year will pay a pro rata portion of the annual fee for that year. The pro rata portion will be invoiced on the date of execution of the license agreement.
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Updates. The Fee Schedule set forth above may be updated from time to time by the OIN Board of Directors and such updates shall not constitute an amendment of the OIN 2.0 License Agreement. OIN may waive or discount fees from time to time for particular OIN Licensees or for particular periods of time to attract new OIN Licensees or for other purposes approved by the OIN Board of Directors.
A “2.0 Participant in Good Standing” means a 2.0 Participant that has met the requirements for timely payment of applicable 2.0 Participation Fees in accordance with OIN policies approved by the OIN Board of Directors.
Don’t miss out on Table 13 expanded coverage.
Linux System Table 13 increases coverage for Cloud Computing, Kubernetes & Eclipse, as well as expands coverage for modern languages by adding many new libraries for Go, Python & Rust.
Because we believe in transparency, choice & shared commitment to the future of Open Source, we are not automatically converting existing members to OIN 2.0. All OIN members need to sign an OIN 2.0 License Agreement.
Don’t miss out on Table 13 expanded coverage.
Linux System Table 13 increases coverage for Cloud Computing, Kubernetes & Eclipse, as well as expands coverage for modern languages by adding many new libraries for Go, Python & Rust.
Because we believe in transparency, choice & shared commitment to the future of Open Source, we are not automatically converting existing members to OIN 2.0. All OIN members need to sign an OIN 2.0 License Agreement.
We welcome all individuals & companies who advocate for Open Source and are focused on reducing risk from the threats of patent attacks and costly litigation.
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