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<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
+ <p>Q: Why should the Worldwide Public Domain Dedication
+ (WPDD) be used instead of CC0?<br>
+ A: The WPDD should be used because it addresses the issue of
+ patents, which is a concern with CC0. CC0 was primarily
+ designed for the scientific data community and explicitly
+ excludes patents. This can be problematic for software, as
+ it leave a potential cloud hanging over a program that a
+ patent holder might show up later and begin to waive their
+ patent hammer around. Since CC0 explicitly excludes patents,
+ the concern would be that CC0 provides no coverage for them,
+ not even an implied license. The WPDD, on the other hand, is
+ designed first to waive any patents and then license them if
+ waiving is not possible for some reason. This dual strategy
+ makes WPDD a more comprehensive vehicle for waiving rights,
+ including patents and ensures that the work can be used safely
+ and effectively without raising patent issues. Additionally,
+ the WPDD was developed with the consultation of patent
+ attorneys in different countries, making it more robust in
+ handling patent concerns in other countries.<p>
+ <p>Q: Who should use this?<br>
+ A: The intention is for it to be usable in any situation where
+ CC0 might otherwise be used.</p>
<p>Q: Doesn't something overly permissive like MIT-0 or
WTFPL accomplish the same thing?<br>
A: Not really. Those are based in copyright and a person