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About Remade
Remade is an independent, community-maintained directory of software reimplementations. It provides informational listings and links to third-party projects. Remade does not host or distribute the implementations listed in its directory and does not develop or maintain them unless expressly stated.
Independent Development
Remade is intended to catalog independently developed reimplementations. Projects submitted for inclusion are expected not to incorporate unauthorized source code or copyrighted assets from the software they seek to reimplement.
Clean-room development is a recognized approach to implementing compatible software while reducing the risk of copying protected expression. A claim of clean-room development is made by a project’s authors, not certified by Remade. Remade does not independently audit development practices or guarantee that any listed project follows a particular methodology.
Legal Status
Independent software reimplementation and interoperability have been examined in legal decisions, including Sega Enterprises Ltd. v. Accolade, Inc., 977 F.2d 1510 (9th Cir. 1992)[1], and Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. v. Connectix Corp., 203 F.3d 596 (9th Cir. 2000)[2]. Those decisions addressed particular reverse-engineering practices and fair-use questions under U.S. law; they do not establish blanket legality for all reimplementations.
A notable historical example is Phoenix Technologies’ IBM PC-compatible BIOS, released in 1984. Phoenix used a documented separation between analysis/specification and independently written implementation to produce a compatible BIOS.[3] This is an example of clean-room engineering practice, not a court judgment declaring every such reimplementation lawful.
These historical examples illustrate approaches to interoperability, but the legal status of any project depends on its specific facts and applicable law. Inclusion in Remade is not a legal opinion or certification of compliance.
Third-Party Projects
Listed projects are developed and maintained by their respective authors, who are responsible for their software, licensing, distribution, and compliance with applicable law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Remade makes no warranty as to the legality, accuracy, safety, or functionality of third-party projects and disclaims responsibility for third-party materials. This statement does not exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Trademarks and Affiliation
Product names, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective holders. Remade references original software for identification and informational comparison only. Such references do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Reporting Concerns
If you believe a listing infringes your intellectual property rights, contains unauthorized material, or violates Remade’s directory guidelines, please contact [email protected]. Include the relevant listing URL, a description of the concern, and sufficient information for review. Reports will be reviewed, and listings may be corrected or removed where appropriate. Remade reserves the right to remove listings at its discretion.
This page provides general information and does not provide legal advice. Legal review before publication is recommended.