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               when using nginx as part of a proprietary
               software distribution?"
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<initial>Q:</initial>
I’d like to use nginx distribution as part of my proprietary
software package. How can nginx copyright be acknowledged
when using nginx as part of a proprietary software distribution?
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<initial>A:</initial>
The text below should be added to your license conditions,
followed by the text of the applicable 2-clause BSD license described
<link url="http://nginx.org/LICENSE">here</link>.

<programlisting>
This product contains software provided by Nginx, Inc. and its contributors.
</programlisting>

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<para>
Also, if your build of nginx includes any of the following 3rd party
products: zlib, PCRE, OpenSSL &#8212; it’s worth including their
copyright acknowledgements and disclaimers as well.
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