[tlp-interest] Seeking feedback on Code License in TLP 6 draft

[Wendy Seltzer <[e-mail]>]

Hi TLP-interest,

Off-list, we have heard comments about the way the proposed TLP 6 refers to its code license.[1] 

While the code license is substantively unchanged, we now name it by reference, as the “Code License” instead of referring everywhere to the “Revised" or "3-Clause BSD License.” At least one reviewer worries that legal teams would have to investigate the change and so might make it more difficult for people to contribute.  

Our intent is to simplify the references, not add complexity. We’d like to hear from others whether the changes to Section 4, "License to Code Components," raise concern.

Thanks!
—Wendy

[1] https://www.ietf-ipm.org/tlp/ , see Section 4 of the July TLP 6 draft, redline at https://www.ietf-ipm.org/uploads/IETF-IPMC-IETF-Technical-License-Provisions-6.0-DRAFT-JULY-19-2026-redlines.pdf

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Wendy Seltzer, IETF IPMC Director