Frequently asked questions
Answers tied to the current Arabic draft. This page evolves as review clarifies the text.
01Is Waqf-DPL 1.0 a final license?
No. The currently published text is an open draft for review and feedback, not an approved final release.
When discussing or testing it, cite the dated revision and its SHA-256 checksum so the exact text is unambiguous.
02Is the license intended to be legally enforceable?
The draft is intended to operate through copyright and contract frameworks, but enforceability cannot be declared uniformly across every jurisdiction and use case. It depends on governing law, the work, how the notice is applied, and the facts.
The draft is not yet approved. This page is not legal advice; obtain qualified advice in the relevant jurisdiction before adoption.
03What counts as commercial use?
The draft defines commercial use by its primary purpose: direct or indirect profit, or a private financial or commercial advantage. An organisation’s legal form alone does not decide the issue; the purpose and facts of the use matter.
The draft excludes certain incidental gains and self-funding limited to operating and maintenance costs. Consult the complete definition in the authoritative Arabic draft.
04How does Mulzim differ from share-alike licenses such as GPL?
Mulzim is functionally close to share-alike mechanisms because derivatives must retain the same terms. GPL is therefore shown as a nearby functional reference, not as an equivalent license.
Waqf-DPL differs in its waqf foundation, draft-wide provisions, and trustee role. Compare the actual terms rather than relying on one similar mechanism.
05How does the Muqayyad level work?
Muqayyad is not independent of the six base levels. First select a base governing commercial use, derivatives, and continuity, then add a compatible condition narrowing use by audience, geography, or purpose.
The additional condition must not contradict its base. The selector checks structural completeness only; legal and Sharia validity require qualified human review.
06Which language is authoritative?
The dated Arabic text is the sole authority for the current draft. Existing English pages are explanatory and are not an approved legal translation.
A reviewed English legal translation will only be published after recorded bilingual, legal, and Sharia review, while Arabic remains authoritative.