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almost 12 years ago

Clarification about open source software

We've made a clarification to the Official Rules to specifically allow the use of third-party software, including open source software. The clarification is below (as well as on the Rules tab). We know that there are lots of great open source resources, including the code samples in Mark Murphy's excellent "Android Development for External Displays – a Busy Coder’s Guide " on the Resources tab.

CLARIFICATION - MAY 11, 2014:  While an entrant’s App may incorporate third-party software, including open source software, the App must include material and substantial functionality that adds significant value beyond the third-party software that is the result of entrant’s original work of authorship.  Further, any use of third-party software must fully comply with all relevant software licenses, including open source licenses. Upon request entrants must provide evidence of its right to use any software that is encompassed within or was used in the creation of entrant’s App.  Failure to do so or the improper use of licensed software or open source code may result in the disqualification of entrant’s App in the promotion. 

If you have any further questions or other concerns, be sure to post them on the Discussions tab.