Course Assignment License
Version 1.0

Copyright (c) 2025 Michael David Adams

Preamble

In a programming course, an instructor may provide students with starter
code to serve as a starting point for their work on an assignment.
In such contexts, it is important to clearly define the rights and
responsibilities related to both the starter code and the student
work derived from that code.  This license outlines those rights and
responsibilities.

License Terms

The software (the "STARTER CODE") is provided by the instructor (the
"INSTRUCTOR") to the student (the "STUDENT") solely for use in the
course SENG475/ECE596C (the "COURSE") at the University of Victoria
(the "UNIVERSITY").  The use of the STARTER CODE is subject to the terms
given below.

0. Definitions

"STARTER CODE" means the initial code provided by the INSTRUCTOR to
serve as the starting point for the assignment work by the STUDENT.

"STUDENT CHANGES" means any modifications, additions, or deletions made
by the STUDENT to the STARTER CODE in their work on the assignment.

"FINAL CODE" means the complete assignment consisting of the STARTER
CODE and the STUDENT CHANGES.

1. Copyright Ownership

The FINAL CODE is a derivative work of the STARTER CODE that incorporates
the STUDENT CHANGES.  The copyright for the FINAL CODE is jointly owned
by the INSTRUCTOR and the STUDENT.  In particular:

  - The INSTRUCTOR retains full copyright ownership of the STARTER CODE.

  - The STUDENT retains full copyright ownership of the STUDENT CHANGES.

2. Inclusion of License

Any work based on the STARTER CODE, including the FINAL CODE, shall
include:

  - A complete copy of this Course Assignment License.

  - A copy of the accompanying NOTICE file.  The original contents of
    the NOTICE file must be preserved in full and unmodified.
    Additional notices may be appended to the NOTICE file, such as
    copyright statements for STUDENT CHANGES.

3. Restrictions on Distribution/Redistribution

The STUDENT shall not publicly or privately share, distribute, or
otherwise make available to others the STARTER CODE, STUDENT CHANGES,
or FINAL CODE, whether in full or in part, in any form.  This includes
sharing via websites, repositories, or other public platforms.

Any violation of this section may additionally be considered an academic
integrity violation and may be subject to penalties under UNIVERSITY
policies.

4. Use Limitations

The STARTER CODE is provided for educational purposes only and shall
only be used to complete assignment work as part of the STUDENT's
participation in the COURSE.  The STUDENT may retain a copy of the
STARTER CODE and FINAL CODE for their own private personal study after
the COURSE completes.  Any other use of the STARTER CODE or FINAL CODE
is strictly prohibited.

5. License Grant to the Instructor

The STUDENT grants the INSTRUCTOR a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free
license to use the FINAL CODE for teaching, research, and anti-plagiarism
purposes.  Any redistribution of parts of the FINAL CODE (such as for
use as a code example in teaching) must be anonymized in order to protect
the STUDENT's privacy.

6. No Waiver of Legal Rights

Nothing in this agreement waives any rights that either party may have
under applicable law.  If any provision of this agreement is found to
be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force
and effect.

7. Disclaimer

The STARTER CODE is provided "as is," without any express or implied
warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  The INSTRUCTOR
and UNIVERSITY shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use
of the STARTER CODE.

In no event shall the INSTRUCTOR or UNIVERSITY be liable for any indirect,
incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use of
the STARTER CODE.

8. Acknowledgment

By submitting an assignment in the COURSE, the STUDENT acknowledges
that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Course
Assignment License.