free and open-source software

Definition of free and open-source software from Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, Article 3, point (48).

Defined term	free and open-source software
Source	CRA
Reference	Article 3, point (48)
Status	Published
Refresh rule	Regenerate after source legal-text changes

Definition

(48) free and open-source software means software the source code of which is openly shared and which is made available under a free and open-source licence which provides for all rights to make it freely accessible, usable, modifiable and redistributable;

Source

CRA, Article 3, point (48).