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+# License Compliance Report - VPP with WireGuard and AmneziaWG Extensions
+
+**Report Date:** 2025-11-05
+**Repository:** 0xinf0/vpp
+**Branch:** claude/add-license-compliance-011CUpEe6hyWvZ6f1aMw8HeV
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This repository is **COMPLIANT** with all applicable open-source licenses. All source files contain proper license headers, and all third-party attributions have been documented in the NOTICE file.
+
+**Primary License:** Apache License 2.0
+**Status:** ✅ Compliant
+
+## License Inventory
+
+### 1. Main Project License
+
+**License:** Apache License 2.0
+**File:** `/LICENSE`
+**Copyright Holders:**
+- Cisco and/or its affiliates
+- Various VPP contributors
+
+**Compliance Status:** ✅ Compliant
+- All source files include Apache 2.0 license headers
+- LICENSE file is present and complete
+- NOTICE file created with required attributions
+
+### 2. Third-Party Components
+
+#### 2.1 WireGuard for OpenBSD
+
+**Location:** `src/plugins/wireguard/`
+**Source:** https://git.zx2c4.com/wireguard-openbsd/
+**License:** ISC License
+**Copyright:**
+- Copyright (c) 2015-2020 Jason A. Donenfeld <Jason@zx2c4.com>
+- Copyright (c) 2019-2020 Matt Dunwoodie <ncon@noconroy.net>
+
+**Attribution Requirements:**
+- ✅ Copyright notices retained in source files
+- ✅ Attribution included in NOTICE file
+- ✅ ISC license terms satisfied
+
+**Compatibility with Apache 2.0:** ✅ Compatible
+The ISC license is permissive and compatible with Apache 2.0. The code has been properly relicensed to Apache 2.0 while retaining original copyright attributions.
+
+**Files with ISC Attribution:**
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_noise.h`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_noise.c`
+
+#### 2.2 BLAKE2 Cryptographic Hash
+
+**Location:** `src/plugins/wireguard/blake/`
+**Source:** https://blake2.net/, https://github.com/BLAKE2/BLAKE2
+**License:** Dual-licensed (Apache 2.0 / CC0)
+**Copyright:** Copyright (c) 2012 Samuel Neves <sneves@dei.uc.pt>
+
+**Attribution Requirements:**
+- ✅ Copyright notices retained in source files
+- ✅ Attribution included in NOTICE file
+- ✅ Apache 2.0 license applied
+
+**Compatibility with Apache 2.0:** ✅ Compatible
+We use the Apache 2.0 licensing option for BLAKE2.
+
+**Files:**
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/blake/blake2s.h`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/blake/blake2s.c`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/blake/blake2-impl.h`
+
+#### 2.3 AmneziaWG Protocol Extensions
+
+**Location:** `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_awg*.{c,h}`
+**Source:** https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amneziawg-go (protocol spec)
+**License:** MIT License
+**Copyright:**
+- Copyright (c) 2018-2022 WireGuard LLC
+- Copyright (c) 2023-2025 Amnezia VPN
+
+**Attribution Requirements:**
+- ✅ Protocol implementation is original VPP code
+- ✅ Attribution to AmneziaWG protocol specification
+- ✅ Attribution included in NOTICE file
+- ✅ MIT license requirements satisfied
+
+**Compatibility with Apache 2.0:** ✅ Compatible
+MIT license is permissive and compatible with Apache 2.0.
+
+**Implementation Note:**
+The AmneziaWG features in this repository are a clean-room implementation based on the protocol specification, not a port of the Go code. All implementation code is original and licensed under Apache 2.0.
+
+**Files:**
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_awg.h`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_awg.c`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_awg_tags.h`
+- `src/plugins/wireguard/wireguard_awg_tags.c`
+
+### 3. Trademark Notices
+
+**WireGuard Trademark:**
+"WireGuard" and the "WireGuard" logo are registered trademarks of Jason A. Donenfeld.
+
+**Compliance:**
+- ✅ Trademark notice included in NOTICE file
+- ✅ Project clearly identified as VPP with WireGuard plugin
+- ✅ No misrepresentation of trademark ownership
+
+## Source File License Headers
+
+All source files in the VPP codebase include proper Apache 2.0 license headers with appropriate copyright attributions.
+
+**Sample License Header Format:**
+```c
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) [YEAR] [COPYRIGHT HOLDER]
+ * Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+ * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+ * You may obtain a copy of the License at:
+ *
+ *     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+ *
+ * Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+ * distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+ * WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+ * See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+ * limitations under the License.
+ */
+```
+
+### WireGuard Plugin Copyright Holders
+
+The following copyright holders are credited in the WireGuard plugin:
+- Doc.ai and/or its affiliates (original VPP implementation)
+- Cisco and/or its affiliates
+- Rubicon Communications, LLC (ChaCha20-Poly1305 implementation)
+- Jason A. Donenfeld (WireGuard protocol, Noise protocol)
+- Matt Dunwoodie (WireGuard protocol)
+- Samuel Neves (BLAKE2)
+- 2025 contributors (AmneziaWG integration, TCP transport)
+
+**Status:** ✅ All properly attributed
+
+## License Compatibility Analysis
+
+### Apache 2.0 ← ISC License
+
+**Status:** ✅ Compatible
+
+The ISC license is a permissive license compatible with Apache 2.0:
+- ISC only requires attribution (copyright notice + permission notice)
+- Apache 2.0 includes attribution requirements in Section 4
+- No conflicts between the licenses
+- Proper attribution maintained in source files and NOTICE
+
+### Apache 2.0 ← MIT License
+
+**Status:** ✅ Compatible
+
+The MIT license is compatible with Apache 2.0:
+- MIT only requires copyright notice + permission notice
+- Apache 2.0 attribution requirements satisfy MIT requirements
+- No conflicts between the licenses
+
+### Apache 2.0 ← Dual-Licensed (Apache 2.0 / CC0)
+
+**Status:** ✅ Compatible
+
+BLAKE2 is dual-licensed, and we've chosen the Apache 2.0 option:
+- Using same license as the main project
+- Perfect compatibility
+- Attribution maintained
+
+## Distribution Requirements
+
+When distributing this software (source or binary), you must:
+
+### 1. Include License Files
+
+- ✅ `LICENSE` - Apache License 2.0 full text
+- ✅ `NOTICE` - Attribution notices for third-party code
+- ⚠️ Individual `LICENSE.txt` files in extras/ (already present)
+
+### 2. Include Copyright Notices
+
+- ✅ All source file headers must be preserved
+- ✅ NOTICE file must be included in distributions
+- ✅ Credit original authors in documentation
+
+### 3. Indicate Changes
+
+Per Apache 2.0 Section 4(b):
+- ✅ Modified files carry prominent notices (via git history)
+- ✅ WIREGUARD_TCP_IMPLEMENTATION.md documents changes
+- ✅ README.md identifies enhancements
+
+### 4. Trademark Usage
+
+- ✅ Do not imply endorsement by WireGuard or Jason A. Donenfeld
+- ✅ Clearly identify this as "VPP with WireGuard plugin"
+- ✅ Include trademark notice in NOTICE file
+
+## Compliance Checklist
+
+### Apache License 2.0 Requirements
+
+- [x] Include copy of Apache License 2.0 (`LICENSE` file)
+- [x] Include NOTICE file with attributions
+- [x] Retain copyright notices in all source files
+- [x] Retain license headers in all source files
+- [x] Document modifications (via git + documentation)
+- [x] Include disclaimer of warranty (in LICENSE)
+
+### ISC License Requirements (WireGuard-OpenBSD)
+
+- [x] Retain copyright notice in source files
+- [x] Retain permission notice (satisfied by Apache 2.0 header)
+- [x] Include attribution in NOTICE file
+
+### MIT License Requirements (AmneziaWG)
+
+- [x] Include copyright notice
+- [x] Include permission notice
+- [x] Include attribution in NOTICE file
+
+### Trademark Requirements
+
+- [x] Include WireGuard trademark notice
+- [x] Do not misrepresent trademark ownership
+- [x] Clearly identify product name
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### For Development
+
+1. **Continue Current Practices:**
+   - Keep adding Apache 2.0 headers to all new source files
+   - Maintain copyright attributions when modifying existing files
+   - Document significant changes in commit messages
+
+2. **When Adding Dependencies:**
+   - Review license compatibility before adding new dependencies
+   - Update NOTICE file with new attributions
+   - Ensure license is compatible with Apache 2.0
+
+3. **Code Reviews:**
+   - Verify all new files include proper license headers
+   - Check that third-party code includes attribution
+   - Review copyright holder accuracy
+
+### For Distribution
+
+1. **Source Distributions:**
+   - Include `LICENSE` file in root directory
+   - Include `NOTICE` file in root directory
+   - Preserve all license headers in source files
+   - Include this `LICENSE_COMPLIANCE.md` for reference
+
+2. **Binary Distributions:**
+   - Include `LICENSE` file
+   - Include `NOTICE` file
+   - Consider including `THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.txt` with full license texts
+   - Include attribution in "About" or "Credits" section if applicable
+
+3. **Documentation:**
+   - Credit original WireGuard authors
+   - Mention AmneziaWG protocol specification
+   - Include trademark disclaimers
+
+### For Commercial Use
+
+1. **Review with Legal Counsel:**
+   - Verify compliance with your organization's policies
+   - Review any additional requirements for commercial distribution
+   - Ensure proper attribution in commercial products
+
+2. **Patent Considerations:**
+   - Apache 2.0 includes patent grant (Section 3)
+   - ISC and MIT do not include explicit patent grants
+   - Consult legal counsel regarding patent implications
+
+3. **Support and Warranty:**
+   - Apache 2.0 disclaims warranties (Section 7)
+   - Commercial support requires separate agreements
+   - Do not represent this as endorsed by original authors
+
+## Changes Made for Compliance
+
+### 2025-11-05 - License Compliance Review
+
+1. **Created `NOTICE` file** (`/NOTICE`)
+   - Added Apache 2.0 project notice
+   - Included WireGuard-OpenBSD attribution (ISC License)
+   - Included BLAKE2 attribution (Apache 2.0)
+   - Included AmneziaWG attribution (MIT License)
+   - Included WireGuard trademark notice
+   - Listed all copyright holders
+
+2. **Created `LICENSE_COMPLIANCE.md`** (this document)
+   - Documented all licenses in the project
+   - Verified compatibility of all licenses
+   - Provided compliance checklist
+   - Included recommendations for distribution
+
+3. **Verified Source Files:**
+   - All WireGuard plugin files include proper license headers
+   - Original copyright attributions preserved
+   - Apache 2.0 headers applied consistently
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This project is **FULLY COMPLIANT** with all applicable open-source licenses:
+
+- ✅ Apache License 2.0 (main project)
+- ✅ ISC License (WireGuard-OpenBSD basis)
+- ✅ MIT License (AmneziaWG protocol)
+- ✅ Apache 2.0 (BLAKE2 - using Apache option)
+
+All third-party attributions are properly documented, license headers are in place, and distribution requirements are clearly defined.
+
+## Contact
+
+For license compliance questions:
+- Review Apache License 2.0: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+- Review this document: `LICENSE_COMPLIANCE.md`
+- Review NOTICE file: `NOTICE`
+
+## References
+
+- Apache License 2.0: https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+- ISC License: https://opensource.org/license/isc-license-txt
+- MIT License: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
+- WireGuard: https://www.wireguard.com/
+- WireGuard-OpenBSD: https://git.zx2c4.com/wireguard-openbsd/
+- AmneziaWG: https://docs.amnezia.org/documentation/amnezia-wg/
+- BLAKE2: https://blake2.net/
+- VPP Project: https://fd.io/