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| **Why?** Direct clones are a challenge for any open source company, because not only do they introduce an inferior product that may damage the reputation of the original, but they also tax the resources (support requests, angry customers with clones, clones being returned) of both the community and company. We're a small company, there are just two of us, so we've decided (like Arduino) or protect the name of our products to ensure that Digispark and Digistump branded devices are authentic, well supported, and you can buy them knowing you are supporting future Digistump creations. | **Why?** Direct clones are a challenge for any open source company, because not only do they introduce an inferior product that may damage the reputation of the original, but they also tax the resources (support requests, angry customers with clones, clones being returned) of both the community and company. We're a small company, there are just two of us, so we've decided (like Arduino) or protect the name of our products to ensure that Digispark and Digistump branded devices are authentic, well supported, and you can buy them knowing you are supporting future Digistump creations. | ||
| - | These restrictions apply to shields as well - however - in the case of both shields and development board derivatives, you are welcome to mention that your device is Digispark compatible, but as the Digispark is Arduino compatible. | + | These restrictions apply to shields as well - however - in the case of both shields and development board derivatives, you are welcome to mention that your device is Digispark compatible. |
| - | You are also free to use the Digispark name in reference to our device, tutorials, project write ups, etc. You may not imply that your product, project, or work is affiliated or endorsed by Digistump LLC or the Digispark team in any way. | + | You are also free to use the Digispark name in reference to our devices in tutorials, project write ups, etc. You may not imply that your product, project, or work is affiliated or endorsed by Digistump LLC or the Digispark team in any way. |
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