Licensing Policy
Licensing Policy for "Zealous & Energetic Scholarly Texts"
Introduction
The purpose of this licensing policy is to ensure that "Zealous & Energetic Scholarly Texts" (ZEST) are widely disseminated and used by scholars, students, and the public. The policy is based on the principle of open access, which means that ZEST should be freely available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
License
ZEST are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows anyone to reuse, share, and adapt ZEST, as long as the original author is credited.
Permitted Uses
Under the CC BY 4.0 license, users are permitted to:
- Share ZEST with others, in whole or in part, in any medium or format.
- Adapt ZEST, and create derivative works from them.
- Use ZEST for commercial purposes.
Restrictions
The CC BY 4.0 license does not allow users to:
- Restrict others from sharing or adapting ZESTs.
- Claim ownership of ZESTs, or of any derivative works created from them.
Examples of Permitted Uses
- A student can use a ZEST as a source for a research paper.
- A teacher can use a ZEST to create a lesson plan.
- A publisher can use a ZEST to create a textbook or online course.
- A researcher can use a ZEST to develop a new theory or test an existing one.
- A company can use a ZEST to create a new product or service.
How to License Your ZEST
To license your ZEST under the CC BY 4.0 license, you can simply include the following statement in your ZEST:
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You can also use the Creative Commons License Chooser to generate a license code for your ZEST.
Conclusion
The CC BY 4.0 license is a permissive license that allows users to reuse, share, and adapt ZESTs in a variety of ways. This license is designed to promote the dissemination and use of ZESTs by scholars, students, and the public.