diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 817be03..791dcc8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,11 +2,6 @@ Everything known about the TEW-829DRU before I half bricked it attempting to add OpenWRT support for this device. -## LEGAL DISCLAIMER: -This Device Tree Source (DTS) file was extracted from a router running firmware based on OpenWrt 15.05 (Chaos Calmer), which is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 (GPLv2). As a derivative work of GPL-licensed software, the DTS file itself is covered by the GPLv2, granting the right to share and modify this source code; consequently, the hardware configuration described herein cannot be claimed as exclusive intellectual property by the manufacturer to restrict its distribution. - -This repository contains only the DTS source code to facilitate community assistance in unbricking the device; no proprietary binary blobs, compiled firmware, or executable images are included to ensure full compliance with intellectual property concerns and to avoid any potential license violations associated with binary redistribution. - ## MANUFACTURER INFORMATION: - TRENDnet main website can be accessed here: https://www.trendnet.com/home - TRENDnet "provides their GPL source code" here: https://www.trendnet.com/support/gpl-source-codes.asp @@ -14,6 +9,11 @@ This repository contains only the DTS source code to facilitate community assist - TRENDnet contact is here: https://www.trendnet.com/company/contact-us.asp - FCC ID: XU8TEW829DRU [https://fccid.io/XU8TEW829DRU](https://fccid.io/XU8TEW829DRU) +## LEGAL DISCLAIMER: +This Device Tree Source (DTS) file was extracted from a router running firmware based on OpenWrt 15.05 (Chaos Calmer), which is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 (GPLv2). As a derivative work of GPL-licensed software, the DTS file itself is covered by the GPLv2, granting the right to share and modify this source code; consequently, the hardware configuration described herein cannot be claimed as exclusive intellectual property by the manufacturer to restrict its distribution. + +This repository contains only the DTS source code to facilitate community assistance in unbricking the device; no proprietary binary blobs, compiled firmware, or executable images are included to ensure full compliance with intellectual property concerns and to avoid any potential license violations associated with binary redistribution. + ## LICENSE: These files were obtained from a device which runs firmware based on OpenWRT 15.05 (Chaos Chalmer) and as such are covered by the GPLv2 license. As a result I must provide a copy of the license for you (see LICENSE.md)