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Updated clarification regarding the sources presence
(→‎So what are the obligations if I want to use ScummVM to release my commercial game?: -- yes copyright files are required as per GPLv2 clause 1)
(Updated clarification regarding the sources presence)
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You need to comply with the [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/master/COPYING GPL v2 license] used by ScummVM. In a nutshell, this means that:
You need to comply with the [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/master/COPYING GPL v2 license] used by ScummVM. In a nutshell, this means that:
* You need to provide with your software a notice that the game executable (or part of it) is subject to the GPLv2 license together with the full text of the license.
* You need to provide with your software a notice that the game executable (or part of it) is subject to the GPLv2 license together with the full text of the license.
* You need to provide the [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/master/COPYRIGHT ScummVM copyright file] with the game.)
* You need to provide the [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/master/COPYRIGHT ScummVM copyright file] with the game.
* You need to provide the full and exact ScummVM source code you used, whether you modified it or not. It can, for example, be provided with the software, or you could have a link on your website or store page to download it separately. If it is not provided with the game, you need to ensure that users can easily find the source code at the time they download the game.
* You need to provide the full and exact ScummVM source code you used, whether you modified it or not. It can, for example, be provided with the software, or you could have a link on your website or store page to download it separately. If it is not provided with the game, you need to ensure that users can easily find the source code at the time they download the game.
** Please do not rely on the presence of ScummVM sources on our website, unless you are using absolutely unmodified version. In the latter case you may provide direct link to the relevant source code, not to the ScummVM website.


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