On 2025-03-06 09:15:29 +0100 (+0100), Francesco Di Nucci wrote: [...]
so if I understand correctly, as long as previous copyright declaration are kept in place (unless removed by/with consent of the involved party), adding headers is optional? [...]
That matches my layperson's (not-a-lawyer) understanding, yes. It's not strictly required, addition of the Apache License notice at the top of every file is only very strongly recommended. If we get guidance from actual lawyers then we should add that to OpenStack's Legal Issues FAQ[*], and if the TC wants to impose stricter rules then their Licensing Requirements[**] would be a good place to indicate that. I'll make sure to bring this discussion to their attention. [*] https://docs.openstack.org/project-team-guide/legal-issues-faq.html [**] https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/licensing.html -- Jeremy Stanley