Plain MIT License
PermissiveDo almost anything with this work. Just give credit.
A short, permissive license. Lets people do almost anything they want with your project.
- You can use, copy, change, and share this work for any reason, including commercially.
- You must keep the copyright notice and this license with any copy you share.
Copyright notice — replace the bracketed text with your own details:
Copyright ©
[Year]
[Copyright holder name]
What you must do
Give credit
You must name the original creator when you share this work.
Why: So the original creator gets credit for their work.
How to give credit
When you share this work, you must include the copyright notice and a reference to this license. Here is what that looks like:
Attribution template — replace the bracketed text with your own details:
[Work name] © [Year] [Creator name]. Plain MIT License.
Where to put it
// Copyright (c) 2025 Your Name. Plain MIT License.
// Keep the copyright notice and the Plain MIT License with any copy you share.
This project is licensed under the Plain MIT License.
See LICENSE for details.
© 2025 Your Name — Plain MIT License
You do not need to:
- Use a specific format or location
- Ask for permission before using the work
- Include the full license text everywhere you use the work
- Use our exact wording — just keep the copyright notice and a reference to the license
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Standard protections — the same across all licenses
No warranties
The work is provided as-is. The authors make no promises about whether it will work, whether it is accurate, or whether it is fit for any particular purpose.
No liability
The authors are not responsible for any damages or losses that result from using this work, even if they knew such damage was possible.
Legal interpretation
The Plain MIT License is a plain language version of the MIT License (1988) (opens in new tab) . We wrote it to make the MIT License (1988) more accessible and understandable, without changing its legal intent.
If precise legal language matters for your situation — for example, if you're in a dispute or reviewing compliance — refer to the official MIT License (opens in new tab) .
If a court finds that any part of this license can't be enforced, the rest of the license's rules still apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this for commercial projects?
Yes. The MIT license lets you use, sell, and share the work for any reason, including commercial products and services. Just keep the copyright notice and license with any copies you share.
Do I have to share my own materials if I use MIT-licensed work?
No. You can use MIT-licensed work in closed-source, proprietary projects. The only thing you must do is keep the copyright notice and license with any copies of the MIT-licensed work you share.
Can I change the license on my copy?
Yes. You can relicense your own project however you want, even proprietary. The MIT-licensed portions still carry the MIT copyright notice, but your additions can use any license, including additions or changes to the MIT-licensed work.