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# Freetype 2, version 2.14.3

FreeType is a freely available software library to render fonts.

Optionally used in Qt GUI and platform plugins. Configure with -no-freetype, or -system-freetype to avoid.

The sources can be found in qtbase/src/3rdparty/freetype.

Project Homepage, upstream version: 2.14.3

     Copyright (c) 2007-2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated
     Copyright (c) 2004-2026 Albert Chin-A-Young
     Copyright (c) 2018-2026 Armin Hasitzka, David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2000 Computing Research Labs, New Mexico State University
     Copyright (c) 1996-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, Dominik Röttsches, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2004-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, Werner Lemberg and George Williams
     Copyright (c) 2022-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, Werner Lemberg, and Moazin Khatti
     Copyright (c) 2008-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, Werner Lemberg, and suzuki toshiya
     Copyright (c) 2003-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2005-2026 David Turner
     Copyright (c) 2007-2026 Derek Clegg and Michael Toftdal
     Copyright (c) 2007 Dmitry Timoshkov for Codeweavers
     Copyright (c) 2001-2015 Francesco Zappa Nardelli
     Copyright (c) 2005, 2007, 2008, 2013 George Williams
     Copyright (c) 2013-2026 Google, Inc. Google Author(s) Behdad Esfahbod and Stuart Gill
     Copyright (c) 2013-2022 Google, Inc.
     Copyright (c) 2003 Huw D M Davies for Codeweavers
     Copyright (c) 2010-2026 Joel Klinghed
     Copyright (c) 1996-2026 Just van Rossum, David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2003-2026 Masatake YAMATO and Redhat K.K.
     Copyright (c) 2004-2026 Masatake YAMATO, Redhat K.K, David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2019-2026 Nikhil Ramakrishnan, David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2009-2026 Oran Agra and Mickey Gabel
     Copyright (c) 2007-2026 Rahul Bhalerao <rahul.bhalerao@redhat.com>
     Copyright (c) 2002-2026 Roberto Alameda
     Copyright (c) 2015-2026 Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2004-2026 suzuki toshiya, Masatake YAMATO, Red Hat K.K., David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg
     Copyright (c) 2019 nyorain
     Copyright (c) 2022-2026 David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, Werner Lemberg, George Williams, and Dominik Röttsches
     Copyright (C) 2009, 2023  Red Hat, Inc.

Freetype Project License or GNU General Public License v2.0 only.

     FREETYPE LICENSES
     -----------------

     The FreeType  2 font  engine is  copyrighted work  and cannot  be used
     legally without  a software  license.  In order  to make  this project
     usable to  a vast majority of  developers, we distribute it  under two
     mutually exclusive open-source licenses.

     This means that *you* must choose  *one* of the two licenses described
     below, then obey all its terms and conditions when using FreeType 2 in
     any of your projects or products.

       - The FreeType License,  found in the file  `docs/FTL.TXT`, which is
         similar to the  original BSD license *with*  an advertising clause
         that forces  you to explicitly  cite the FreeType project  in your
         product's  documentation.  All  details are  in the  license file.
         This license is suited to products which don't use the GNU General
         Public License.

         Note that  this license  is compatible to  the GNU  General Public
         License version 3, but not version 2.

       - The   GNU   General   Public   License   version   2,   found   in
         `docs/GPLv2.TXT`  (any  later  version  can  be  used  also),  for
         programs  which  already  use  the  GPL.  Note  that  the  FTL  is
         incompatible with GPLv2 due to its advertisement clause.

     The contributed  BDF and PCF  drivers come  with a license  similar to
     that  of the  X Window  System.   It is  compatible to  the above  two
     licenses (see files `src/bdf/README`  and `src/pcf/README`).  The same
     holds   for   the   source    code   files   `src/base/fthash.c`   and
     `include/freetype/internal/fthash.h`; they wer part  of the BDF driver
     in earlier FreeType versions.

     The gzip  module uses the  zlib license (see  `src/gzip/zlib.h`) which
     too is compatible to the above two licenses.

     The  MD5 checksum  support  (only used  for  debugging in  development
     builds) is in the public domain.

     -- FTL.TXT --

     The FreeType Project LICENSE
     ----------------------------

             2006-Jan-27

     Copyright 1996-2002, 2006 by
     David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg

     Introduction
     ============

     The FreeType  Project is distributed in  several archive packages;
     some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine,
     various tools and  contributions which rely on, or  relate to, the
     FreeType Project.

     This  license applies  to all  files found  in such  packages, and
     which do not  fall under their own explicit  license.  The license
     affects  thus  the  FreeType   font  engine,  the  test  programs,
     documentation and makefiles, at the very least.

     This  license   was  inspired  by  the  BSD,   Artistic,  and  IJG
     (Independent JPEG  Group) licenses, which  all encourage inclusion
     and  use of  free  software in  commercial  and freeware  products
     alike.  As a consequence, its main points are that:

     o We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be
     interested in any kind of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)

     o You can  use this software for whatever you  want, in parts or
     full form, without having to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)

     o You may not pretend that  you wrote this software.  If you use
     it, or  only parts of it,  in a program,  you must acknowledge
     somewhere  in  your  documentation  that  you  have  used  the
     FreeType code. (`credits')

     We  specifically  permit  and  encourage  the  inclusion  of  this
     software, with  or without modifications,  in commercial products.
     We  disclaim  all warranties  covering  The  FreeType Project  and
     assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.

     Finally,  many  people  asked  us  for  a  preferred  form  for  a
     credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license.  We thus
     encourage you to use the following text:

     """
     Portions of this software are copyright © <year> The FreeType
     Project (www.freetype.org).  All rights reserved.
     """

     Please replace <year> with the value from the FreeType version you
     actually use.

     Legal Terms
     ===========

     0. Definitions
     --------------

     Throughout this license,  the terms `package', `FreeType Project',
     and  `FreeType  archive' refer  to  the  set  of files  originally
     distributed  by the  authors  (David Turner,  Robert Wilhelm,  and
     Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha,
     beta or final release.

     `You' refers to  the licensee, or person using  the project, where
     `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source
     code as  well as linking it  to form a  `program' or `executable'.
     This  program is  referred to  as  `a program  using the  FreeType
     engine'.

     This  license applies  to all  files distributed  in  the original
     FreeType  Project,   including  all  source   code,  binaries  and
     documentation,  unless  otherwise  stated   in  the  file  in  its
     original, unmodified form as  distributed in the original archive.
     If you are  unsure whether or not a particular  file is covered by
     this license, you must contact us to verify this.

     The FreeType  Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000  by David Turner,
     Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.  All rights reserved except as
     specified below.

     1. No Warranty
     --------------

     THE FREETYPE PROJECT  IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT  WARRANTY OF ANY
     KIND, EITHER  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  INCLUDING, BUT NOT  LIMITED TO,
     WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY   AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR
     PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
     BE LIABLE  FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED  BY THE USE OR  THE INABILITY TO
     USE, OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.

     2. Redistribution
     -----------------

     This  license  grants  a  worldwide, royalty-free,  perpetual  and
     irrevocable right  and license to use,  execute, perform, compile,
     display,  copy,   create  derivative  works   of,  distribute  and
     sublicense the  FreeType Project (in  both source and  object code
     forms)  and  derivative works  thereof  for  any  purpose; and  to
     authorize others  to exercise  some or all  of the  rights granted
     herein, subject to the following conditions:

     o Redistribution of  source code  must retain this  license file
     (`FTL.TXT') unaltered; any  additions, deletions or changes to
     the original  files must be clearly  indicated in accompanying
     documentation.   The  copyright   notices  of  the  unaltered,
     original  files must  be  preserved in  all  copies of  source
     files.

     o Redistribution in binary form must provide a  disclaimer  that
     states  that  the software is based in part of the work of the
     FreeType Team,  in  the  distribution  documentation.  We also
     encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page  in  your
     documentation, though this isn't mandatory.

     These conditions  apply to any  software derived from or  based on
     the FreeType Project,  not just the unmodified files.   If you use
     our work, you  must acknowledge us.  However, no  fee need be paid
     to us.

     3. Advertising
     --------------

     Neither the  FreeType authors and  contributors nor you  shall use
     the name of the  other for commercial, advertising, or promotional
     purposes without specific prior written permission.

     We suggest,  but do not require, that  you use one or  more of the
     following phrases to refer  to this software in your documentation
     or advertising  materials: `FreeType Project',  `FreeType Engine',
     `FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.

     As  you have  not signed  this license,  you are  not  required to
     accept  it.   However,  as  the FreeType  Project  is  copyrighted
     material, only  this license, or  another one contracted  with the
     authors, grants you  the right to use, distribute,  and modify it.
     Therefore,  by  using,  distributing,  or modifying  the  FreeType
     Project, you indicate that you understand and accept all the terms
     of this license.

     4. Contacts
     -----------

     There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:

     o freetype@nongnu.org

     Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as
     future and  wanted additions to the  library and distribution.
     If  you are looking  for support,  start in  this list  if you
     haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.

     o freetype-devel@nongnu.org

     Discusses bugs,  as well  as engine internals,  design issues,
     specific licenses, porting, etc.

     Our home page can be found at

     https://www.freetype.org

     --- end of FTL.TXT ---

     --- GPLv2.TXT ---

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