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Credits and Licenses

This document provides attribution and license information for all assets, fonts, and dependencies used in the Sobolev2 Jekyll theme.

Fonts

Source Sans 3

  • Provider: Google Fonts
  • License: SIL Open Font License 1.1
  • URL: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Source+Sans+3
  • Usage: Primary typeface for headings and body text
  • License Details:
    • Permits commercial and non-commercial use
    • Allows modification and distribution
    • Requires attribution in derivative works

Roboto Mono

  • Provider: Google Fonts
  • License: Apache License 2.0
  • URL: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Roboto+Mono
  • Usage: Monospace font for code blocks and technical content
  • License Details:
    • Permits commercial and non-commercial use
    • Allows modification and distribution
    • Requires preservation of copyright notices

Jekyll and Plugins

Jekyll

  • Version: 3.6+
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://jekyllrb.com/
  • Usage: Static site generator core
  • License Details: MIT License allows free use, modification, and distribution

Jekyll Plugins

jekyll-sitemap

  • Version: ~> 1.2.0
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll-sitemap
  • Usage: Automatic sitemap generation

jemoji

  • Version: ~> 0.10.1
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://github.com/jekyll/jemoji
  • Usage: Emoji support in content

jekyll-feed

  • Version: ~> 0.11.0
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://github.com/jekyll/jekyll-feed
  • Usage: RSS/Atom feed generation

kramdown-parser-gfm

  • Version: ~> 1.0
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://github.com/kramdown/parser-gfm
  • Usage: GitHub Flavored Markdown support

CSS and Styling

CSS Reset

  • Source: Custom reset based on modern best practices
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Cross-browser compatibility and consistent styling

SCSS Architecture

  • Source: Custom modular SCSS structure
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Organized stylesheet architecture with utilities, components, and base styles

Icons and Graphics

SVG Icons

  • Source: Custom SVG icon system
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Scalable vector icons for navigation and UI elements
  • Creation: Hand-crafted SVG icons optimized for web use

Favicon Set

  • Source: Generated from custom design
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Site icons for various platforms and devices
  • Formats: ICO, PNG (multiple sizes), Apple touch icons, Android icons

Performance and Optimization

Core Web Vitals Optimization

  • Source: Custom implementation
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Performance monitoring and optimization techniques
  • Features: LCP, FID, and CLS optimization

Font Loading Strategy

  • Source: Custom implementation
  • License: MIT License (included in theme)
  • Usage: Optimized font loading with fallbacks and preloading

Third-Party Services (Optional)

Google Fonts

  • Service: Font hosting and delivery
  • License: Free for web use
  • Usage: Font loading and optimization
  • Privacy: Google Fonts privacy policy applies

Disqus (Optional)

  • Service: Comment system
  • License: Free tier available
  • Usage: Blog comments and discussions
  • Privacy: Disqus privacy policy applies

Development Tools

Bundler

  • Version: ~> 2.0
  • License: MIT License
  • URL: https://bundler.io/
  • Usage: Ruby dependency management

Ruby

  • Version: 2.4+
  • License: Ruby License (BSD-style)
  • URL: https://www.ruby-lang.org/
  • Usage: Programming language and runtime

Inspiration and References

Design Inspiration

  • Modern Minimalism: Clean, content-focused design principles
  • Material Design: Google’s design system for UI components
  • Web Standards: W3C guidelines for accessibility and performance

Technical References

  • Jekyll Documentation: Official Jekyll documentation and best practices
  • CSS Grid: Modern CSS layout techniques
  • Web Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 guidelines for inclusive design

Original Theme Author

Rishi Raj

  • Website: https://rishiraj.blog
  • Email: r@rishi.im
  • GitHub: https://github.com/rishiraj
  • Role: Theme creator and maintainer
  • License: MIT License

License Summary

MIT License

The Sobolev2 Jekyll theme is released under the MIT License, which means:

  • ✅ Commercial Use: You can use the theme for commercial projects
  • ✅ Modification: You can modify the theme as needed
  • ✅ Distribution: You can distribute the theme
  • ✅ Private Use: You can use the theme privately
  • ❌ Liability: No warranty or liability protection
  • ❌ Trademark: No trademark use permission

Full MIT License Text

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024 Rishi Raj

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

Attribution Requirements

For Theme Users

  • No attribution required for basic use
  • Attribution appreciated but not mandatory
  • Consider linking back to the theme repository

For Theme Modifications

  • Preserve original copyright notices
  • Document significant modifications
  • Consider contributing improvements back to the community

Contact and Support

Theme Support

  • GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rishiraj/sobolev2-jekyll-theme/issues
  • Email: r@rishi.im
  • Website: https://rishiraj.blog

License Questions

For questions about licensing or attribution, please contact the theme author or consult the specific license texts for each component.

Last Updated: January 2024 Version: 1.0.0