What kind of freedom do you have if you choose to use this software, service, or content?
- What do you give up in order to use this software, content or service?
- In what ways does the provider attempt to upsell to a better version of the software, service, or content?
- Is this software locked? Does it have an expiration date?
- Is this service a limited-time trial?
- Does this content come with usage restrictions?
- Do you have to seek permission for each use or re-use of the content?
- Can the things you make with this software or place into this service environment be easily exported and used elsewhere?
[...] internet-based service, or freely available content. Each item under consideration is assessed for Freedom, Openness, Privacy, and Control and then receives a rating as described [...]
[...] Freedom: Scratch is both freely available and freely distributable. Users are not required to disclose any personal information to download and enable the software. [...]