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This is a quick outline of differences between the W3C Software Notice and License and the Simple Public License.
¶ = paragraph. § = section.
| W3C Section | W3C Text | SPL Text | SPL Section | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¶2, §1 | "NOTICE" | "license" | §1 | Generalization |
| ¶2, §3 | "the W3C files" | "the files" | §1b | Generalization |
| ¶1 and ¶2, §2 | n/a | Removed | n/a | Simplification |
| ¶4 | "LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING" | "LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING" | §5 | Cover other potential circumstances |
| ¶5 | "name and trademarks" | "name, servicemarks and trademarks" | §2 | Generalization |
| ¶5 | Two topics in one paragraph. | Turned into two sections | §2 and §3 | Clarity |