is it okay to remove copyright info from a free, open source API even if you are explicitly told not to do so? [closed]

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Copying (forking) an open source project to your own repository

I’m currently using an open source project called CodeFirstMembership for one of my projects. There’s a critical issue that I need to get past, and the more I use it, the more I find things I need to modify. It’s extremely useful, except it doesn’t look like the developer has much time to update it (totally cool, we’ve all been there). I’m wondering about the etiquette and legality and general “hey, you stole my code you jerk” responses I’d get if I copied the source, moved it to github and made my own fork.

Copyright notice in CSS or XML files

I’m currently working on an open-source project. Currently, we put our copyright notice at the top of every Java source file.

I have a previous invention (software / framework) that I plan to use on my new job. What happens to my copyright if I improve it during the job?

I have filled that standard form where you list your previous inventions before starting your new job so the employer is legally aware you have the copyright over them. But if I want to use this invention (software code / framework) in my new job, would they have any copyright claims on it if for example I change / improve something on my code while working for them?

Is there a license for selling a software with the sources so buyer can make modifications without claiming ownership of the code or distributing it?

I would like to sell a software that has some open source competitors. Therefore I would like to include the source code with the binaries so that the company buying it can modify it as it wishes. The only catch is that the source code will NOT belong to the company, in other words, I would like to maintain the copyright and ownership over the code so I can sell to other companies, etc.

Can I use MIT license to give some of my previous written code to employer so that I protect myself and don’t lose my copyright?

My situation:

Open source licenses (specifically GPL) & gamemaker’s source format

Now with gamemaker studio source files are no longer stored in a proprietary format – instead they are stored as simple XML files containing all data. Now I am wondering, can projects created with gamemaker be licensed using an open source license – especially wondering about the GPL and BSD/APACHE families?

How to license my closed source & freeware (donation ware) – using creative commons?

After doing a bit of research about licensing my free software, I reached this:

Copyright/General Law for Publishing Online Software

I’m planning on releasing a program I made, but I’m not sure exactly how to ensure people don’t just steal it. The price point is $1, but I’m not selling it through an “app store” or anything so I have to handle the legal stuff myself as well as building a website. How do I make it illegal (is it by default?) for people to resell copies of it. What about adding Copyrights to the code itself? Often, when I’m buying software, or even when it’s free, I have to accept terms and conditions (which I obviously read sarcasm). Do I need something like that?

Could submitting a Pull Request ever constitute accepting a Contributor Licence Agreement? [closed]

Closed 9 years ago.