New "Note Well" Text

[Adam Roach <[e-mail]>]

Back in early 2016, the IESG began work on revising the Note Well 
statement [1] to make it more readable and point more clearly at the 
relevant IETF processes. This work fell between the cracks after being 
kicked off, and we would now like to bring it to its conclusion.

After substantial community conversation (including a thread in July of 
2016 [2]), discussion within the IESG, and consultation with the 
ombudsteam and IETF's counsel, a final version of the new Note Well that 
incorporates such input appears below. This revised text will be 
available in PPT, PDF, and ODP formats from the Working Group Chairs 
page [3] shortly.

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Note Well


This is a reminder of IETF policies in effect on various topics such as 
patents or code of conduct. It is only meant to point you in the right 
direction. Exceptions may apply.The IETF's patent policy and the 
definition of an IETF "contribution" and "participation" are set forth 
in BCP 79; please read it carefully.


As a reminder:


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    If you are aware that any IETF contribution is covered by patents or
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    other participants; please contact the ombudsteam
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Definitive information is in the documents listed below and other IETF

BCPs. For advice, please talk to WG chairs or ADs:


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    BCP 9 (Internet Standards Process)

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    BCP 25 (Working Group processes)

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    BCP 25 (Anti-Harassment Procedures)

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    BCP 54 (Code of Conduct)

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    BCP 78 (Copyright)

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    BCP 79 (Patents, Participation)

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    https://www.ietf.org/privacy-policy/(Privacy Policy)


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[1] http://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/ietf/Gyc4REkPN-HHAZfCb-x4Ug4rpgk
[2] https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/ietf/RzTz4P0wjkm5EXYGYVhi5jbVsww
[3] https://www.ietf.org/chairs/