If something is free software according to Debians standards, do I still face legal risks when I use, modify or distribute it?
You should take this answer as a total disclaimer of everything. Even if we were lawyers (which we are not) neither this document nor Debian’s acceptance of some license or inclusion of some software should be taken as legal advice. If you need legal advice, you need to hire your own attorney. We sincerely hope you don’t face any serious risks, but our process does not guarantee this. In truth, no process could. As stated above, Debian mainly looks at the license accompanying some software to decide whether it meets the project’s standards for free software.
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