Revise age verification terms for MidnightBSD · MidnightBSD/src@529b708

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The compilation of software known as MidnightBSD is distributed under

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the following terms:

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California residents are not authorized to use MidnightBSD for desktop use

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in the state of California effective January 1, 2027.

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California law https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1043/id/3269704

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CA AB1043 requires a complex age verification system implemented

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for operating systems with no exceptions for small open source projects.

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Residents of any countries, states or territories that require age verification

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for operating systems, are not authorized to use MidnightBSD. This list currently includes

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Brazil, effective March 17, 2026, California, effective January 1, 2027, and

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will include Colorado, Illinois and New York provided they pass their currently

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proposed legislation. We urge users to write their representatives to get

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these laws repealed or replaced.

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Copyright (C) 2006-2026 The MidnightBSD Project. All rights reserved.

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