# Contributions

## Pull Requests
Contributions to the Lynis project should be submitted as a pull request. The upstream
project can be found in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis).

By submitting a [Pull Request](https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests/)
to this repository, you agree that you:

1. Own the contribution that you are providing or have obtained permission from
   the contribution owner

2. Allow your contribution to be licensed under the license of the target
   project (GPLv3)

3. Allow your contribution to be freely distributed to the Lynis community

4. Allow the project the [Unlimited Rights](#Unlimited-Rights) to your contribution


## Unlimited Rights
Our project is licensed under GPLv3. By providing a contribution to the project, it
will be used for the purpose of the project. Unlimited rights includes the rights to
use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or
computer software documentation in whole or in part, in any manner and for any
purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so.

If you want to be named in as a contributor in the CONTRIBUTOR file, then include
this notition in your pull request. Preferred format: Full Name, with optional the
company name and/or your e-mail address).