[Openicc] Open Source compatible AdobeRGB profile

[Bob Friesenhahn]

On Wed, 5 Jul 2006, Kai-Uwe Behrmann wrote:
>>
>>> 3. DISTRIBUTION. If you choose to distribute the Software, you do so
>>> with the understanding that you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold
>>> harmless Adobe against any losses, damages, or costs arising from any
>>> claims, lawsuits, or other legal actions arising out of such
>>> distribution, including, without limitation, product liability and
>>> other claims by consumers and your failure to comply with this
>>
>> Which clearly restrict distribution in the case mentionned above. That
>> means that an application that is licensed under an open source still
>> cannot distribute the color profile because of the above restriction.
>
> Ok, the above clause is Adobe centric and thus maybe a bit irritating.
> Nethertheless any open source license comes with a disclaimer.

Perhaps you don't fully understand this paragraph due to not being a 
native english speaker.  The "defend, indemnify" clause says that you 
agree to agree to take legal responsibility and pay any court cost and 
claims resulting from some fault of Adobe, even if this means you are 
squished like a bug.  It is an agreement to potentially become 
bankrupt if the profiles result in data corruption at unknown company 
X.  Usually such clauses do not require action on your part to defend 
the original author.

Bob
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