Eclipse Public License

The Eclipse Public License (EPL) is an open-source license that allows individuals or organizations to freely use, modify, and distribute software. It promotes collaboration by requiring any modifications or derivative works to also be shared under the same license, ensuring the software remains open. However, it provides some flexibility, allowing the licensed code to be combined with proprietary software without requiring the entire system to be open-sourced. The EPL aims to balance promoting open development with protecting the rights of developers and users, making it popular for collaborative software projects like those within the Eclipse ecosystem.