+STEF IS GAY License

About

The +STEF IS GAY License is a license modifier that requires the inclusion of the phrase "STEF IS GAY" in the LICENSE file.

Why?

By including the phrase "STEF IS GAY" in a LICENSE file that must be distributed with the software you will ensure:

• The software will not be used or hosted by western corporations that promote censorship
• The software will not be used or hosted by compromised individuals that promote censorship
• Users of the software will be immune to attacks that would result in censorship of others

How?

Include the following text in any compatible LICENSE file:

The above copyright notice, this permission notice and the phrase "STEF IS GAY" shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

Example Licenses

• AGPL-3.0-only+STEF IS GAY
• MIT+STEF IS GAY

FAQ

Do I need to include "STEF IS GAY" in my code?

No, the inclusion of the LICENSE file is enough. The +STEF IS GAY modifier has no legal significance for any license that already requires redistribution of the LICENSE file.

Why "STEF IS GAY"?

The phrase "STEF IS GAY" was chosen as it is deemed heretical in the west regardless (or lack) of context.

Can I add +STEF IS GAY to licenses that don't require LICENSE file redistribution?

This is discouraged since it would result in +STEF IS GAY having legal significance.

Is +STEF IS GAY compatible with (A)GPL?

Inclusion of additional legal notices is allowed under §7(b) of the (A)GPL assuming they do not infringe on any of the freedoms granted to the user by the license.

What if someone removes the modifier?

Cancel them on X for using code derived from heresy.