I was just adding a package [1] to CKAN and was looking through its Terms and Conditions to check its assertion that it is an 'open database'.
I discovered a section on 'Jurisdictional Issues', which reads as follows: "The BIOCYC DATABASES are controlled by SRI from its offices within the State of California. SRI and its Licensors make no representation that the BIOCYC DATABASES are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access the BIOCYC DATABASES from other locations do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. The BIOCYC DATABASES are further subject to United States export controls. The BIOCYC DATABASES may not be installed, downloaded or otherwise exported or reexported (i) into (or to a national or resident of) any country as to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specialty Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Deny Orders. By installing, downloading or using the BIOCYC DATABASES, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country on any such list." [2] This doesn't seem compatible with point 7 of the OKD, "No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups". Any thoughts? I would be interested to find out more about what kinds of knowledge is usually subject to export controls (in the US and elsewhere) if anyone has any useful tips. Jonathan [1] http://ckan.net/package/read/biocyc [2] full text at http://biocyc.org/all-reg.shtml _______________________________________________ okfn-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.okfn.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/okfn-discuss
