BitTorrent Open Source License

The BitTorrent Open Source License, is derived from the Jabber Open Source License, which is an Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved license. Former versions of the BitTorrent client (before 6.0) and related pieces of software are licensed under this License.[1]

A noteworthy aspect of the BitTorrent Open Source License is that it does not grant trademark license. The trademark "BitTorrent" is owned by the company BitTorrent Inc. and is governed by the Trademark Use Guidelines.[2]

  1. ^ "BitTorrent Open Source License - BitTorrent". 9 August 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. ^ "BitTorrent". 16 July 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-07-16. Retrieved 2 April 2019.