Opinion

As i go through the features and information on many PHP web publishing systems I am also reading their licenses. Since pointing out that SMF forum was not opensource got me hate email I am going to do the same thing for MyBB forum.

MyBB forum has a similar license to that of SMF where they force you to advertise their product but in return you get no promises or protection. So I don't recommend you use MyBB.

Why these boards are posted at opensourcecms.com is beyond me. With a domain name like that putting up non-opensource material is misleading. Opensourcecms.com should really do an accounting of what they are promoting.

Well anyway here's the MyBB license which is found at their wiki. The regular one has a broken link which has not been fixed in weeks.

MyBB License Agreement

This MyBulletinBoard End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and MyBulletinBoard for the MyBulletinBoard product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("MyBulletinBoard"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the MyBulletinBoard PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the MyBulletinBoard Product; you may, however, return it to MyBulletinBoard.

This EULA grants you the following rights:

• Installation and Use
  You may install and use an unlimited amount of copies of MyBB on your domain(s) or website(s).

• Reproduction and Distribution
  You may not reproduce or distribute the MyBB SOFTWARE for any reason with out express written consent from the entire MyBulletinBoard seat holding Admin Board.

Other Rights and Limitations:

• Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly
  You may not Reverse Engineer, Decompile, or Disassemble the MyBB SOFTWARE. You may add modifications ("HACKS") to the software that MyBulletinBoard personally releases.
• Separation of Components
  The MyBB SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer.
• Termination
  Without prejudice to any other rights, MyBulletinBoard may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the MyBB SOFTWARE and all of its component parts. MyBulletinBoard and the MyBulletinBoard Group also reserve the right to revoke any license or copy of MyBB for any reasons they specify.

Copyright

All title and copyrights in and to the MyBB SOFTWARE(including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into the MyBB SOFTWARE), the accompanying materials, and any copies of the MyBB SOFTWARE are owned by MyBulletinBoard. The MyBB SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the MyBB SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights

The MyBB SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software--Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is MyBulletinBoard @ www.mybboard.com

Miscellaneous

• If you acquired this product in the United States, this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
• If you acquired this product in Canada, this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario.
• If this product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply.
• Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact MyBulletinBoard for any reason, please contact MyBulletinBoard at www.mybboard.com.
• NO WARRANTIES. MyBulletinBoard expressly disclaims any warranty for the MyBB SOFTWARE. The MyBB SOFTWARE and any related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the MyBB SOFTWARE remains with you.
• NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. In no event shall MyBulletinBoard or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this MyBulletinBoard product, even if MyBulletinBoard has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
• MyBulletinBoard reserves the right to make modifications to this License Grant at any given time and will apply to all current and existing copies of the MyBB Software.

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