This might be a good place to start: http://dodcio.defense.gov/OpenSourceSoftwareFAQ.aspx
and in particular this section: http://dodcio.defense.gov/OpenSourceSoftwareFAQ.aspx#OSS_Licenses and this section: http://dodcio.defense.gov/OpenSourceSoftwareFAQ.aspx#Using_OSS_in_DoD_systems Having worked at a company (Adobe) that conducts audits of licenses used by software components upon which it builds even internal systems, I sympathize with your plight. To us mere mortals who develop software for a living, the machinations of lawyers are bewildering but - unfortunately - important in protecting those who write the software... Sean On May 29, 2014, at 8:31 PM, rcg <randy.goebb...@gmail.com> wrote: > Developing web site for government using Clojure on back end- lawyers > reviewing EPL had objections. Would appreciate any advice on how to deal with > them. > > Again- web site, not distributing or modifying Clojure. I have no expertise > with Open Source Licenses or lawyer-ese jargon. > > These are the specific objections- do they even apply in the context of web > services? > > 1. "This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York". Not > acceptable: The federal government cannot agree to be bound by state law. > 2. "Each party waives its rights to a jury trial in any resulting > litigation". Not acceptable: Only DOJ can control litigation.
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