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On Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM Afifs World <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello
> I wanted to inquire about the license below. I am not sure if it is
> DFSG-compatible. Can someone have a look? Thanks.
>
> /*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Software License for The Fraunhofer FDK MPEG-H Software
>
> Copyright (c) 2021 - 2023 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der 
> angewandten
> Forschung e.V. and Contributors
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> 1. INTRODUCTION
>
> The "Fraunhofer FDK MPEG-H Software" is software that implements the ISO/MPEG
> MPEG-H 3D Audio standard for digital audio or related system features. Patent
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> 2. COPYRIGHT LICENSE
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> This Fraunhofer FDK MPEG-H Software is provided by Fraunhofer on behalf of the
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> 5. CONTACT INFORMATION
>
> Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
> Attention: Division Audio and Media Technologies - MPEG-H FDK
> Am Wolfsmantel 33
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