FAIRsharing record for: FAIR Metric - Ontology has a license available

This FAIRsharing record describes:
This metric evaluates whether an ontology clearly defines its licensing terms or rights, ensuring that users are informed about how the ontology can be used and shared.

**What is being measured?**

The presence of a clearly defined license (or rights) for the ontology within the ontology metadata.

**Why should we measure it?**

Measuring license availability ensures that the ontology can be legally used and shared within a community, supporting the FAIR principles by making its usage terms clear.

**What must be provided for the measurement?**

An ontology URI or file.

**What are considered valid results?**

The ontology must include a license, such as Creative Commons.