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<h1>FSFE Legal Education Day (LED)</h1>
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<h3><strong>Learn about Free Software from a legal perspective with the FSFE's annual Legal
Education Day</strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, 11 November 2022, from 14:00 to 17:45 CET</h3>
<h3><strong>Venue:</strong> <a href="https://www.sfscon.it/tracks/fsfe-legal-education-track/">Hybrid mode: SFScon 2022, NOI Tech Park, Bolzano, Italy and online</a></h3>
<h3><strong>Agenda:</strong> See the complete agenda <a href="https://www.sfscon.it/programs/2022/">here</a></h3>
<p>
This year's Legal Education Day will be held as part of the South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCon). The Legal Education Day track at the SFSCon will feature talks on legal topics relating to Free Software, as well as a workshop to facilitate a better understanding of these legal frameworks and compliances. The talks will explain basic legal concepts such as licenses, copyright law, and its practical application into your projects with the FSFE's <a href="https://reuse.software/">REUSE</a> initiative, as well as other legal topics important for developers and the Free Software community in general. You can find out more by taking a look at the <a href="https://www.sfscon.it/programs/2022/">SFSCon agenda.</a>
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<p>
Free Software grants users and developers the essential freedoms to construct a
healthy and open digital ecosystem. To preserve and guarantee the continued
enjoyment of those freedoms, it is important to understand and comply with the
legal framework which safeguards our software projects from potential legal
threats and also makes sure they reach their full potential.
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<h1>FSFE Legal Education Day (LED)</h1>
<p>
Understanding the legal matters and complying with legal obligations can become
a burden sometimes. That is the reason why we are happy to be organizing this
second Legal Education Day (LED). We aim to spread basic legal education on
the legal context of Free Software, so that licensing your project,
understanding copyright, and meeting legal obligations in your software project
will be less of a daunting task! </p>
<div id="introduction">
<p> The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) provides Legal
Education resources that cover important legal topics related to Free
Software. We also offer workshops to enhance understanding of these
legal frameworks and compliance requirements. Our materials aim to
clarify fundamental legal concepts such as licenses, copyright law,
and their practical application to your projects through FSFE's <a
href="https://reuse.software/">REUSE</a>'s specification, along with
other important legal considerations for developers and the Free
Software community.
</p>
<p> Free Software grants users and developers the essential freedoms
to build a healthy and open digital ecosystem. To ensure these
freedoms are preserved and continue to be enjoyed, it is crucial to
understand and adhere to the legal frameworks that protect our
software projects from potential legal challenges and help them reach
their full potential.
</p>
<p> We understand that legal matters and compliance can sometimes be
overwhelming. That's why we are pleased to offer our <strong>Legal
Education Day (LED), which is a workshop package designed to provide
basic legal education on the Free Software legal landscape </strong>.
Our goal is to make tasks like licensing your project, understanding
copyright, and meeting legal obligations less daunting.
</p>
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<p> The FSFE also offers customised educational sessions tailored to
your organisation, company, or university, depending on your specific
needs. If you're interested in hosting a FSFE Legal Education Day,
please feel free to <a href="mailto:contact@fsfe.org">contact us</a>.
</p>
</div>
<p> <strong> In addition to live sessions, we've prepared recorded materials
that you can access anytime online. Enjoy them at your convenience! </strong>
</p>
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<h3><strong>Examples of Our Educational Materials</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="#copyright">What is Copyright?</a></li>
<li><a href="#license">What is a License?</a></li>
<li><a href="#commonlicenses">Commonly Used Free Software Licenses</a></li>
<li><a href="#compatibility">License Compatibility</a></li>
<li><a href="#trademarks">The Role of trademarks for Free Software Projects </a></li>
<li><a href="#humanrights">Free Software and Human Rights</a></li>
<li><a href="#reuse">REUSE: Making Licensing and Declaring Copyright Easier for Everyone</a></li>
<li><a href="#reuseworkshop">REUSE Workshop</a></li>
</ul>
<p> This event is open for all to attend free of charge.</p>
<h3 id="copyright"> <strong> What is Copyright? </strong> </h3>
<p> Gain a basic understanding of copyright law in the European Union
and how it applies to software development.
</p>
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<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/q46bYD27khpfYf8DSLuuga" />
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<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/3.%20What%20is%20copyright.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="license"> <strong> What is a License </strong> </h3>
<p> This talk explains
licenses, their legal obligations, and the consequences of
non-compliance. It also simplifies the concepts of copyleft and
non-reciprocal licenses.
</p>
<figure>
<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/rjutAVUvd6xrxgktAKxPAp" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/4.%20What%20is%20a%20license.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="commonlicenses"> <strong> Commonly Used Free Software License </strong> </h3>
<p> Learn about the most commonly used Free Software licenses and the
obligations they entail.
</p>
<figure>
<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/iGcJLVjnienXxTJiRYiuzr" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/5.%20Types%20of%20fs%20licenses.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides l<strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0
</strong> unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="compatibility"> <strong> License Compatibility </strong> </h3>
<p> License compatibility doesn’t have to be a difficult topic. This
session simplifies the concept and discusses common incompatibility
issues with fun examples.
</p>
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<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/bhe12sek49D8os388TofKH" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/6.%20License%20Compatibility.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="trademarks"> <strong> The Role of Trademarks for Free Software Projects </strong> </h3>
<p> This talk covers the basics of trademarks within the European
Union and their relevance to logos in software projects.
</p>
<figure>
<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/mBRZtofyp36AfkgcnaBDwC" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/7.%20What%20is%20a%20Trademark.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="humanrights"> <strong> Free Software and Human Rights </strong> </h3>
<p> Discover how Free Software interacts with human rights law and
helps society exercise its rights.
</p>
<figure>
<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/cTKew4p4MMaCMgwftM6v19" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/2.%20Free%20Software%20and%20Human%20Rights.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="reuse"> <strong> REUSE: Making Licensing and Declaring Copyright Easier for Everyone </strong> </h3>
<p> Explore common licensing issues and learn how to license Free
Software projects effectively and efficiently using the REUSE
software.
</p>
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<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/dQ6HrP6VwSpc8Sh5zdmJD2" />
</figure>
<p> <a
href="https://download.fsfe.org/legal/LED/LED%202022/8.REUSE-introduction.pdf">Here</a>
you can find the slides <strong> licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 </strong>
unless stated otherwise </p>
<h3 id="reuseworkshop"> <strong> REUSE Workshop </strong> </h3>
<p> Check this interactive workshop to learn how to make a repository
REUSE compliant.
</p>
<figure>
<peertube url="https://media.fsfe.org/w/8STjY5HqBZEwG578VTcrxg" />
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<p> We also have a comprehensive <a
href="/freesoftware/legal/faq.html">FAQ</a> addressing the most common legal
questions that you can make use of at any time.
</p>
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<p>
<strong> Please bear in mind that if you are interested in us providing a Legal
Education Day for your organisation, company, or university, you can
<a href="mailto:contact@fsfe.org">reach out to us</a> </strong>.
</p>
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