Ask HN: What happens if I'm using a OS lib and suddenly the license is changed? |
Ask HN: What happens if I'm using a OS lib and suddenly the license is changed? |
If not, then the software is licensed under whatever license it was under when the operating system was released.
Do the laws allow for retroactive changes?
In most places, probably not.
A license agreement is agreed to by both parties. If the terms of the agreement change, neither party is required to "re-agree".
From an ethical point of view, it's worth thinking about whether you'd like to respect the wishes of the author(s) of the software, even if you are not legally required to.
IANAL.