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diff --git a/tags/c/copyright-with-old-dh-make-debian-copyright.tag b/tags/c/copyright-with-old-dh-make-debian-copyright.tag new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5944afc --- /dev/null +++ b/tags/c/copyright-with-old-dh-make-debian-copyright.tag @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +Tag: copyright-with-old-dh-make-debian-copyright +Severity: pedantic +Check: debian/copyright +Explanation: The copyright file contains the incomplete Debian packaging + copyright boilerplate from older versions of <code>dh_make</code>. + <code>(C)</code> alone is not considered a valid copyright notice in some + countries. The word <code>Copyright</code> or the © symbol should be used + instead or in addition to <code>(C)</code>. + . + Copyright notices like this are, in any country that's a signatory to the + Berne Convention, not required to claim copyright on a work, but their + presence may allow claiming additional damages should a copyright case go + to court. If you provide a notice, you may as well provide one that's + legally recognized in a broader range of countries. |