The Spring Framework uses the Apache License which you will find in Chapter 5, Apache License, Version 2.0. In addition, the following notice belongs to a Spring Framework distribution:
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== NOTICE file corresponding to section 4 d of the Apache License, ==
== Version 2.0, in this case for the Spring Framework distribution. ==
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This product includes software developed by
the Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org).
This product also includes software developed by
Clinton Begin (http://www.ibatis.com).
The end-user documentation included with a redistribution, if any,
must include the following acknowledgement:
"This product includes software developed by the Spring Framework
Project (http://www.springframework.org)."
Alternately, this acknowledgement may appear in the software itself,
if and wherever such third-party acknowledgements normally appear.
The names "Spring" and "Spring Framework" must not be used to
endorse or promote products derived from this software without
prior written permission. For written permission, please contact
rod.johnson@interface21.com or juergen.hoeller@interface21.com.
Example 29.1. Notice to the Spring Framework
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