Freeware

Freeware also is covered by copyright and subject to the conditions defined by the holder of the copyright. The conditions for freeware are in direct opposition to normal copyright restrictions. In general, freeware software licenses stipulate that

1. the software is covered by copyright,
2. copies of the software can be made for both archival and distribution purposes but that distribution cannot be for profit,
3. modifications to the software is allowed and encouraged,
4. decompiling (i.e. reverse engineering) of the program is allowed without the explicit permission of the copyright holder, and
5. development of new works built upon the package (derivative works must also be designated as freeware. That means that you cannot take freeware, modify or extend it, and then sell it as commercial or shareware software.