Select a good license and think long-term

When it comes to licensing, it’s important to clearly define the terms under which your application can be used, modified, and shared. This step is crucial to protect your intellectual property rights and helps users understand how they can interact with your work.

Licenses

On this matter: We highly recommend reviewing the GEO Data Licensing Guidance document as it provides guidance on licensing.

Moving on, thinking long-term is vital for sustainability. In the GEO Knowledge Hub, assigning a DOI helps preserve your work over time. Another functionality of the GEO Knowledge Hub is hosting capability because preserving the valuable work done is essential. This functionality ensures durability of your content. Therefore, by using these features, you make sure your content stays accessible and valuable to both current and future audiences.