Matt doesn't provide legal advice but her does break down legal definitions and the wording of the OGL.
Two parts are up. Part 1 is the first one, Part 2 is the second one.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Matt Finch Breaks Down the OGL (YouTube)
Thinking of publishing under the OGL? Well, none other than our very own +Matt Finch has a series of YouTube videos explaining the license for the common man. For example, someone like your bartender ;)
Matt doesn't provide legal advice but her does break down legal definitions and the wording of the OGL.
Two parts are up. Part 1 is the first one, Part 2 is the second one.
Matt doesn't provide legal advice but her does break down legal definitions and the wording of the OGL.
Two parts are up. Part 1 is the first one, Part 2 is the second one.
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