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License Summary

This program uses several third-party libraries, each with its own licensing terms. Below is a summary of each library and its associated license:

Libraries and Licenses

  1. JUnit (junit-jupiter-engine, version 5.8.1)

    • License: Eclipse Public License 2.0

    • Description: A testing framework used for running unit tests.

    • Notes: Licensed under the Eclipse Public License, which permits use, modification, and distribution, as long as the original license is maintained.

  2. Flying Saucer PDF (flying-saucer-pdf, version 9.10.2)

    • License: LGPL 2.1 (GNU Lesser General Public License)

    • Description: A library for generating PDF documents from XHTML and CSS.

    • Notes: Allows modification and distribution under the LGPL. If modified, it may require source code disclosure of modifications made to the library.

  3. Apache Velocity Engine (velocity-engine-core, version 2.4.1)

    • License: Apache License 2.0

    • Description: A template engine that allows for dynamic content generation in applications.

    • Notes: The Apache License permits free use, modification, and distribution. Modifications must retain the original license and notices.

  4. Apache Commons IO (commons-io, version 2.17.0)

    • License: Apache License 2.0

    • Description: A utility library for I/O operations, simplifying file and stream handling in Java.

    • Notes: Licensed under the permissive Apache License, allowing use, modification, and redistribution with attribution.

  5. JavaMail API (javax.mail, version 1.6.2)

    • License: Dual License (CDDL-1.1 and GPL-2.0 with Classpath Exception)

    • Description: Provides a set of APIs for sending and receiving emails via Java.

    • Notes: You may choose between the CDDL or GPL with Classpath Exception, which allows linking this library without affecting the licensing of the main program.

  6. Apache Commons Text (commons-text, version 1.12.0)

    • License: Apache License 2.0

    • Description: A library providing utilities for text processing, including escaping, random string generation, and similarity scoring.

    • Notes: Permissively licensed under Apache License 2.0, allowing free use and modification with attribution.

  7. Apache Commons CLI (commons-cli, version 1.5.0)

    • License: Apache License 2.0

    • Description: A library for parsing command-line options, supporting both short and long options.

    • Notes: Licensed under the Apache License 2.0, allowing flexibility for commercial and open-source applications with minimal restrictions.

Summary of Licensing Requirements

  • Apache License 2.0: Allows use, modification, and distribution with attribution. Requires including the license text in distributions and indicating changes.

  • Eclipse Public License 2.0: Permits free use and redistribution. Modifications must retain the original license.

  • LGPL 2.1: Permits use and modification. Modifications made to the library itself may require source disclosure.

  • CDDL or GPL with Classpath Exception: Either license allows the program to use JavaMail API without affecting the program’s overall license.

Compliance

To comply with these licenses: - Include each library’s license text in your distribution package. - Attribute libraries with permissive licenses (Apache License, EPL). - For LGPL libraries, ensure any modifications to those libraries are disclosed as per LGPL requirements.