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Very Opinionated Queer License v1.0

Last Revised: 05.10.2023

© Copyright 2023 musicalskele

This license, the "Very Opinionated Queer License v1.0," grants permissions for the use of the licensed work while imposing obligations, restrictions, and prohibitions to promote ethical and responsible use.
In summary, this license allows users to utilize the work while requiring them to provide appropriate attribution, share the license terms, indicate modifications, and respect the licensor's endorsement.
It strictly prohibits prejudiced or bigoted use, violence or human rights abuse, usage by certain entities, corporate use beyond certain thresholds, and commercial use without substantial alterations.
Additionally, it restricts the use of the work in machine learning models and AI systems, particularly when intended to replace human jobs or professions. The license also prohibits the endorsement or promotion of specific ideologies.
Non-compliance may result in sanctions, and the work is provided "as is" without warranties.

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  6. Respect Endorsement: Refrain from using the Work in a manner that might imply or suggest that the Licensor endorses, supports, or is affiliated with The User or their activities. The Work should not be utilized in a way that may create a false impression of endorsement.
  7. Share Derived Works: If The User creates a derivative work based on this Work, the new creation should also be governed by a license that aligns with the terms of this License.

By adhering to these obligations, The User can ensure responsible and respectful use of the Work, maintaining transparency and promoting the principles of this License. Simply, don't be an asshole.

Prohibitions

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  1. Prejudiced or Bigoted Use: No one including The User may not employ this Work to propagate or endorse any form of discrimination, prejudice, or bigotry, whether explicit or implicit. This prohibition encompasses actions or content that promote racism, xenophobia, or any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or nationality. It also extends to actions or content that perpetuate LGBTQ+ discrimination, which includes but is not limited to queerphobia, queer exclusionism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, enbyphobia, or any form of discrimination against individuals based on their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Additionally, this prohibition covers content or actions that promote misogyny, which involves the denigration or mistreatment of individuals based on their gender or sex.
  2. Violence or Human Rights Abuse: The User may not use this Work to inflict or facilitate violence or abuse of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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  6. Usage for Machine Learning Models and Similar Technology: The Work, including its code and assets, is strictly prohibited from being used as training data for machine learning models or artificial intelligence systems when the intent is to replace a person's job or profession. This prohibition aims to prevent the use of the Work in any way that could lead to job displacement or the replacement of human professionals by such systems. However, other non-commercial uses of the Work within machine learning models or AI systems are allowed, provided they do not have the objective of substituting human employment. This license prohibits using the Work in machine learning models or AI systems intended to directly replace human jobs or professions. In other words, if the primary purpose of the model is to automate tasks traditionally done by people, it's not allowed. Non-commercial uses in machine learning and AI for educational, research, creative, are permitted as long as they do not replace the primary tasks of individuals within an entity. For example, removing entire departments and replacing jobs with the model is not allowed.
  7. Endorsing or Promoting Certain Ideologies: The User is prohibited from using this Work to create or endorse content that opposes communism or socialist systems, including content that undermines the principles of collective ownership, social equality, or the abolition of private property. Similarly, endorsing or creating content that promotes capitalism or capitalist systems, which advances private ownership, market-driven economies, or profit maximization at the expense of other societal values, is not allowed. Additionally, this Work may not be used for promoting fascism, characterized by extreme nationalism and authoritarianism, or for Nazi propaganda. Advocating for the interests of a majority nation-state at the expense of global cooperation is also prohibited. However, advocating for the establishment or recognition of nation-states, including those representing historically marginalized or minority groups, which does not promote racism or discrimination, is permitted. Lastly, creating, endorsing, or propagating content promoting white supremacy, racism, or any form of racial or ethnic discrimination is strictly prohibited.

Sanctions

If the Licensor notifies the User of non-compliance with this License, the User has 28 days to rectify the issue. Failure to comply within this period will result in an immediate termination of the License. Users recognize breach of the above terms may be sanctioned to the maximum extent applicable by law.

Warranty

This Work is provided "as is," without any warranties, express or implied. The Licensor will not be liable for any damages related to the Work or this License under any legal claim to the extent permitted by law.

Disclaimer(s)

This License, the "Very Opinionated Queer License v1.0," is based on the Opinionated Queer License v1.1, available at https://oql.avris.it/license/v1.1.