1. ACCESS TO GENE (VERSION 3.0)
The GENE Development Team (GDT, represented by Frank Jenko) grants access to the GENE code (Version 3.0, first released on December 11, 2023) for academic research, evaluation, and testing purposes. Non-academic institutions (like fusion energy startups) can instead approach the GDT regarding a specific license agreement.
2. CODE DISTRIBUTION
In the context of academic applications, the GENE code can only be distributed to individual users, and the latter are not free to re-distribute the GENE code (or any part or modified version of it) to third parties without prior written consent from the GDT.
3. CODE MODIFICATIONS
Individual users of the GENE code may modify the sources and publish results obtained this way, provided that all deviations from officially released versions are pointed out in the publication. Furthermore, users are asked to communicate such modifications to the GDT; if they are incorporated into a subsequent release of GENE, these contributions will be acknowledged. People who would like to participate in further developing the code on a more continuous basis may also join the GDT.
4. PUBLICATIONS
All publications and presentations containing results obtained with the aid of the GENE code should include the official code name ("GENE") in the text and on figures, as well as some key references (provided by the GDT on the GENE website under "Publications"). Users are encouraged to notify the GDT about such publications.
5. GOOD SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE
The GDT is committed to good scientific practice and open science. This includes, in particular, the reproducibility of GENE simulations used to generate results that are reported in publications or presentations.
6. NO WARRANTY
This software is provided on a "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind. The user is solely responsible for the appropriate handling of the code and assumes potential risks like program errors or damage to data.
APPENDIX - THIRD-PARTY LICENSES
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