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.