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Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation is a non-profit that hosts open-source projects such as the Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat and Apache OpenOffice. All of its software is released under the Apache License and is available without charge.

Licensing at a Glance

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  1. All software produced by the ASF or any of its projects is licensed under the terms of the licences listed on the ASF licences page; Apache License 2.0 is the current licence.[1]

  2. All ASF software is freely available without charge, and the ASF does not distinguish between personal, internal or commercial use; the licence terms always apply.[2]

  3. Modified Apache code may be given away, sold or kept private, but the original code remains under the Apache License and use of the Foundation's software must be acknowledged.[3]

  4. Apache License 2.0 is compatible with GPL version 3 but not with GPL version 2, because of its patent termination and indemnification provisions.[4]

  5. Apache project names and logos are trademarks of the ASF, governed by a separate trademark policy.[5]

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References

  1. Licenses | Apache Software Foundation · apache.org · retrieved 2026-09-27
  2. Apache Licensing and Distribution FAQ | Apache Software Foundation · apache.org · retrieved 2026-09-27
  3. Apache Licensing and Distribution FAQ | Apache Software Foundation · apache.org · retrieved 2026-09-27
  4. Apache Licensing and Distribution FAQ | Apache Software Foundation · apache.org · retrieved 2026-09-27
  5. Apache Licensing and Distribution FAQ | Apache Software Foundation · apache.org · retrieved 2026-09-27
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