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Expand Up @@ -709,7 +709,7 @@ Refer to xref:task-simulation.adoc[].

. *What is the license for Boost libraries?*
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The Boost libraries are licensed under the Boost Software License, a permissive free software license that allows you to use, modify, and distribute the software under minimal restrictions. Refer to xref:bsl.adoc[].
Most Boost libraries are licensed under the xref:bsl.adoc[] (BSL), a permissive free software license that allows you to use, modify, and distribute the software under minimal restrictions. It is not a _requirement_ for a library to be licensed under the BSL, but its license must meet the xref:contributor-guide:ROOT:requirements/license-requirements.adoc[License Requirements]. Refer to the documentation or source code of any specific library to determine which license applies.

. *Can I use the Boost Logo, after I have built software using the Boost libraries, to help promote my product?*
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