Contributor License Agreement

A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) is a legal document signed by someone who contributes code, content, or other work to a project or organization. It clarifies that the contributor authorizes the project maintainers to use, modify, and distribute their contribution, often giving up certain rights to do so. The CLA ensures that the project can safely incorporate contributions without legal issues and that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities. It helps protect the interests of the project and its community while enabling open collaboration.