Last updated December 23rd, 2024
Copyright Policy
Welcome to the copyright page for olavorw.com / Olav "Olavorw" Sharma ("we," "our," "us," "I").
Below, you will find information regarding the licensing and copyright details for my projects and website. I am committed to transparency and supporting the open-source community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me using the form on my website or by emailing me at olav@olavorw.com.
1. Open Source Licensing
Most of my projects are open source and distributed under the GNU General Public License 3 (GPLv3) or Apache License. 2.0 You can find the full text of these licenses linked below.
Each of my projects includes a "License.md" file in the root directory with the full text of the applicable license. You are free to use, modify, and distribute our open-source projects in accordance with the terms of these licenses.
Files written by me may include a notice at the top of the file regarding the license associated with it.
2. Attribution
Attribution is a core aspect of open-source software. When using or redistributing my projects, please include the following if applicable:
- The original copyright notice: Copyright 2024 Olav "Olavorw" Sharma
- A link to my website: https://olavorw.com
- The full text of the applicable license: Apache License 2.0 or other
Please note that there are lots of exceptions to this, please see the section below.
3. Exceptions
As for attribution, while I encourage attribution, it is not explicitly required in the GNU General Public License (GPLv3) which I license most of my projects under, but for the Apache License 2.0 like this website is licensed under, you should definitely include attribution.
Some projects or components may include dependencies or third-party software with their own licensing terms. Please review individual project repositories for any exceptions or additional licensing requirements.
For the most accurate information on your rights, please review all applicable licenses.
I'm open to collaboration and partnerships, so don't hesitate to reach out. 90% of the time when you reach out I'll make anexception. I just want to know where my work is going.
4. Use of Content
My projects, website and their contents are protected by copyright laws. You may not go further than the restrictions made clear in the respective project's license without my explicit permission.
If you're interested in using our content for commercial purposes or want explicit permission, please contact me to discuss licensing.
5. My websites' License Information
The following information applies to the content on this website, olavorw.com.
My websites, including, olavorw.com (this website), and 4934.tech, and its content are fully open source and distributed under the Apache License. 2.0. You can find the full text of the license linked below. You are free to use, modify, and distribute my website's content in accordance with the terms of the Apache License 2.0.
What this means is when using my website's content, you must include the attribution stated above.
While most of our website can be made open source, some components may be proprietary or have different licensing terms. Please refer to the individual project repositories or contact us for more information.
6. Individual Project Licensing
Some projects may have different licensing terms. Please refer to the individual project repositories for the most accurate information on licensing and use.
If I make documentation for a project, I usually provide more information about the licensing and use of the project.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the licensing or use of my projects, please contact me using the form on my website or by emailing me at olav@olavorw.com
90% of the time when you reach out I'll make an exception. I just want to know where my work is going.
8. Changes to this Policy
I reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Changes to this policy will be reflected on this page. Please review this page periodically for any changes. By using my projects or website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy and applicable licenses.
When updating these policies, I usually send out a quick reminder on one of my social platforms.