Source Code Rights

[adamxp]

Hello,

I have a quick question if people post code without a license, what is assumed on this forum? Its always good pratice to include the author in the comments but I don't see anything specific that gives any indication as to if I have the right to copy and include in my code.

For one, I don't want legal trouble and second I couldn't find an answer anywhere for this question. It will be helpful to clarify what license is assumed when posting source code on this forum.

Edited March 26, 2012 by adamxp

[BrewManNH]

If you post it on a forum, there's usually no license to the code, unless someone has specifically stated that it's released under such-and-such license. It's considered good form to cite whose code you're using if you post it in another thread, but that's just considered good manners.

But remember IANAL so take this as it's given.

Edited March 26, 2012 by BrewManNH

[Melba23]

adamxp,

Unless otherwise stated, any code on this forum can be used without limitation. There are only a few members who do post their code under license and it is pretty obvious when you come across it.

Of course, crediting the original author when you use some of their code is always a good idea, even if the code is not under license.

M23

[water]

Maybe the EULA gives you the needed information.

[adamxp]

Thanks guys that answers my question. If it comes to it I could always rewrite the code it wasn't that complicated, I just wanted to save some time and include the code.

I will include the code inside my own code and in that functions comments give credit like I planned on doing.

Edited March 26, 2012 by adamxp