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In layman terms…

In addition to the (already widely used and very free open source) standard BSD 3 clause license, there is also wording specific to contributors which ensures that we have permission to release, distribute and include a particular contribution, enhancement, or fix as part of Singularity proper. For example any contributions submitted will have the standard BSD 3 clause terms (unless specifically and otherwise stated) and that the contribution is comprised of original new code that the contributor has authority to contribute.

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