# Cultural Lore
> [!TIP]
> Whoever writes the code, decides the license
This is the general rule citing as source ESR's [CATB]
# Common Law
The special rule is governed by customary practices ... some generic guidelines
1. Golden corollary - whoever writes the rules, defines the goal
2. Where general rule breaks, the following are customary practices:
- abandonment [^1] by original contributor(s)
- anonymous creators where presumptively abandoned
- abdication by word, act or deed
3. Otherwise decide on a governance model and get consensus/concurrence/consideration.
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## Addenda
A. Appliication of Patent/Privilege - as per legal strictures
B. Application of Copyright - protects expression not idea
C. Application of Trademark - anti-competitive behaviour
> [!CAUTION]
> Understand the scope of each F/LOSS license and any jurisdicational overriding variances
# Commercial Lure
The special rules above may be superceed by specific rules