CODECAMPUSOS OPEN SOURCE NOTICE & TRADEMARK POLICY
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Copyright (c) 2026 SHADIL A M
CodeCampusOS Project

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## 1. Overview

CodeCampusOS is a custom Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 24.04.
It is composed of software from multiple upstream open-source projects, each distributed under its own license, including but not limited to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), MIT License, and Apache License.

CodeCampusOS itself does not replace or override the licenses of any included software.

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## 2. Usage Rights

CodeCampusOS may be used freely for any purpose, including but not limited to:

* Personal and individual use
* Educational and academic use
* Institutional and organizational use
* Commercial and professional use

Use of CodeCampusOS is subject to the terms of the licenses of the individual software components included within the distribution.

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## 3. Redistribution and Modification

You are permitted to:

* Copy and redistribute CodeCampusOS
* Modify CodeCampusOS
* Create derivative works

Provided that you:

* Comply with all applicable open-source licenses of included components
* Retain copyright notices and license texts
* Clearly indicate any modifications you make

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## 4. Source Code Availability

Source code for open-source components included in CodeCampusOS is available through their respective upstream projects.
Any original scripts or configuration files authored by the CodeCampusOS Project are made available under permissive open-source terms unless otherwise stated.

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## 5. Documentation and Learning Content

Some documentation, learning guides, or educational materials included with CodeCampusOS may be provided under separate licenses.
These licenses apply only to the documentation and do not restrict the use of the operating system itself.

Please refer to the license text included with each document.

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## 6. Trademarks

“CodeCampusOS”, the CodeCampusOS logo, and related branding are trademarks of the CodeCampusOS Project.

You may not use the CodeCampusOS name, logo, or branding to imply endorsement or official status without prior written permission.

Forks and derivative distributions must use a different name and branding.

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## 7. Disclaimer

CodeCampusOS is provided “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
The authors shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.

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## 8. Acknowledgements

CodeCampusOS acknowledges and thanks the Ubuntu Project and the wider open-source community for their work.

Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.