PHP License Update

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -31,10 +31,10 @@ body:
         Please make sure that the used PHP version [is a supported version](https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php).
       placeholder: |
         PHP 8.5.2 (cli) (built: Jan 21 2026 17:35:28) (NTS)
-        Copyright (c) The PHP Group
+        Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors
         Built by Ubuntu
-        Zend Engine v4.5.2, Copyright (c) Zend Technologies
-            with Zend OPcache v8.5.2, Copyright (c), by Zend Technologies
+        Zend Engine v4.5.2, Copyright © Zend by Perforce
+            with Zend OPcache v8.5.2, Copyright ©, Zend by Perforce
       render: plain
     validations:
       required: true

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ implement RFCs. Please be sure to include tests as appropriate!
 By submitting a pull request, you certify that you have the necessary rights
 to submit the work, that the work does not violate any third-party rights
 (including those of your employer, if applicable), and that you license your
-contribution under the PHP License or under another license if explicitly
-accepted by the PHP project maintainers.
+contribution under the [Modified BSD License](LICENSE) or under another license
+if explicitly accepted by the PHP project maintainers.
 
 If you are fixing a bug, then please submit your PR against the lowest actively
 supported branch of PHP that the bug affects (only green branches on
@@ -439,15 +439,13 @@ New source code files should include the following header block:
 ```c
 /*
   +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-  | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+  | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
   +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-  | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-  | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-  | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-  | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-  | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-  | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-  | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+  | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+  | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+  | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+  |                                                                      |
+  | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
   +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
   | Author:                                                              |
   +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

LICENSE

@@ -1,68 +1,27 @@
---------------------------------------------------------------------
-                  The PHP License, version 3.01
-Copyright (c) 1999 - 2026 The PHP Group. All rights reserved.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
+Copyright © 1999–2026, The PHP Group and Contributors.
+Copyright © 1999–2026, Zend Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary company of Perforce Software, Inc.
 
 Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
-modification, is permitted provided that the following conditions
-are met:
-
-  1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
-     notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-
-  2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
-     notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
-     the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
-     distribution.
-
-  3. The name "PHP" must not be used to endorse or promote products
-     derived from this software without prior written permission. For
-     written permission, please contact group@php.net.
-
-  4. Products derived from this software may not be called "PHP", nor
-     may "PHP" appear in their name, without prior written permission
-     from group@php.net.  You may indicate that your software works in
-     conjunction with PHP by saying "Foo for PHP" instead of calling
-     it "PHP Foo" or "phpfoo"
-
-  5. The PHP Group may publish revised and/or new versions of the
-     license from time to time. Each version will be given a
-     distinguishing version number.
-     Once covered code has been published under a particular version
-     of the license, you may always continue to use it under the terms
-     of that version. You may also choose to use such covered code
-     under the terms of any subsequent version of the license
-     published by the PHP Group. No one other than the PHP Group has
-     the right to modify the terms applicable to covered code created
-     under this License.
-
-  6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following
-     acknowledgment:
-     "This product includes PHP software, freely available from
-     <http://www.php.net/software/>".
-
-THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE PHP DEVELOPMENT TEAM ``AS IS'' AND
-ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
-THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
-PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PHP
-DEVELOPMENT TEAM OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
-INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
-(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
-SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
-HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
-STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
-ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED
-OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-
---------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
-individuals on behalf of the PHP Group.
-
-The PHP Group can be contacted via Email at group@php.net.
-
-For more information on the PHP Group and the PHP project,
-please see <http://www.php.net>.
-
-PHP includes the Zend Engine, freely available at
-<http://www.zend.com>.
+modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+
+1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+
+2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+
+3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
+   contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
+   this software without specific prior written permission.
+
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
+FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
+SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
+CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

README.md

@@ -11,8 +11,10 @@
 
 PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to
 web development. Fast, flexible and pragmatic, PHP powers everything from your
-blog to the most popular websites in the world. PHP is distributed under the
-[PHP License v3.01](LICENSE).
+blog to the most popular websites in the world.
+
+PHP is distributed under the [Modified BSD License](LICENSE)
+(SPDX-License-Identifier: `BSD-3-Clause`).
 
 [![Test](https://github.com/php/php-src/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/php/php-src/actions/workflows/test.yml)
 [![Fuzzing Status](https://oss-fuzz-build-logs.storage.googleapis.com/badges/php.svg)](https://issues.oss-fuzz.com/issues?q=project:php)

TSRM/tsrm_win32.c

@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 /*
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+   | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-   | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-   | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-   | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-   | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-   | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-   | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+   | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+   | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+   | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+   |                                                                      |
+   | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Authors: Daniel Beulshausen <daniel@php4win.de>                      |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

TSRM/tsrm_win32.h

@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 /*
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+   | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-   | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-   | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-   | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-   | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-   | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-   | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+   | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+   | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+   | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+   |                                                                      |
+   | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Authors: Daniel Beulshausen <daniel@php4win.de>                      |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Zend/Optimizer/block_pass.c

@@ -2,15 +2,13 @@
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Zend OPcache                                                         |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+   | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-   | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-   | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-   | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-   | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-   | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-   | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+   | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+   | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+   | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+   |                                                                      |
+   | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Authors: Andi Gutmans <andi@php.net>                                 |
    |          Zeev Suraski <zeev@php.net>                                 |

Zend/Optimizer/compact_literals.c

@@ -2,15 +2,13 @@
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Zend OPcache                                                         |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+   | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-   | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-   | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-   | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-   | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-   | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-   | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+   | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+   | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+   | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+   |                                                                      |
+   | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Authors: Dmitry Stogov <dmitry@php.net>                              |
    |          Xinchen Hui <laruence@php.net>                              |

Zend/Optimizer/compact_vars.c

@@ -2,15 +2,13 @@
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Zend Engine, Removing unused variables                               |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | Copyright (c) The PHP Group                                          |
+   | Copyright © The PHP Group and Contributors.                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
-   | This source file is subject to version 3.01 of the PHP license,      |
-   | that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is        |
-   | available through the world-wide-web at the following url:           |
-   | https://www.php.net/license/3_01.txt                                 |
-   | If you did not receive a copy of the PHP license and are unable to   |
-   | obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send a note to          |
-   | license@php.net so we can mail you a copy immediately.               |
+   | This source file is subject to the Modified BSD License that is      |
+   | bundled with this package in the file LICENSE, and is available      |
+   | through the World Wide Web at <https://www.php.net/license/>.        |
+   |                                                                      |
+   | SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+
    | Authors: Nikita Popov <nikic@php.net>                                |
    +----------------------------------------------------------------------+