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Mozilla Public License 2.0

The Mozilla Public License 2.0 is a file-level (weak) copyleft license: changes to MPL-licensed files must be shared, but they can be combined with proprietary code.

Mozilla Public License 2.0

Definition

The Mozilla Public License 2.0 is a file-level (weak) copyleft license: changes to MPL-licensed files must be shared, but they can be combined with proprietary code.

At a glance

  • File-level copyleft — changed MPL files must be shared under the MPL.
  • Can be combined with proprietary code in a larger work.
  • Allows commercial use, modification, and distribution.
  • Includes a patent grant; no warranty.

Notes

The Mozilla Public License 2.0 is classified as a weak copyleft license. Always read the full license text for the authoritative terms.

This summary is for general engineering guidance and is not legal advice.