This letter is an attemtpt to answer some questions, briefly and succinctly:
As long as you are perfectly clear with any potential author regarding the
fact that this project is not for profit and not for pay i.e. unremunerated
you should not have any problem about implied contracts for payment of
services - ok?
An express or implied contract is equally valid (enforceable). Judges are
reluctant to imply contracts, but do so when the facts support it.
So you are always better to be explicit - i.e. when in doubt say it in
writing.
Regarding MetaCard: I assume metacard will not be a partner - you should be
explicit about this. However will the CEO of metacard be a partner? Kind of
important to be very clear about the relationship between your partnership and
metacard.
Licenses are not really problematic. I think I understand what you want. But
please send me anything else you have regarding ideas, persons to be involved
- anything. A partnership can require unanimity of all members prior to
decisions, or a simple majority, or whatever arrangement you desire.
Also, please try to send me a copy of the PERL and GNU licensing agreements -
I shall keep an eye out for them myself, as I do intend to use them as
models.
Ok?
Please write with any questions - I am happy to help,
Eric Engle
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