Use typographic quotation marks where appropriate

README.md

@@ -7,19 +7,19 @@ Pull requests with new licenses are always welcome!
 
 ### Why Markdown?
 
-Because it's pretty! But most importantly, it's easier to read; after all, licenses are read by humans, not computers.
+Because it’s pretty! But most importantly, it’s easier to read; after all, licenses are read by humans, not computers.
 
 Compare these two files:
  - [GNU GPL v3 - Original plaintext version](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt)
  - [GNU GPL v3 - Markdown formatted version](gnu-gpl-v3.0.md)
 
-### Isn't editing the license a violation of the license?
+### Isn’t editing the license a violation of the license?
 
 Some licenses have lines like this one found in _GNU GPL v3_:
 
 > Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, **but changing it is not allowed**.
 
-I'm no legal expert, however, considering that GNU provides [a list of their licenses in various formats](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/#GPL), I would assume that so long as the original **wording** remains intact, modification to the formatting (within reason) is allowed.
+I’m no legal expert, however, considering that GNU provides [a list of their licenses in various formats](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/#GPL), I would assume that so long as the original **wording** remains intact, modification to the formatting (within reason) is allowed.
 
 ### In the event of a fire
 

apache-v2.0.md

@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ _END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS_
 
 To apply the Apache License to your work, attach the following boilerplate
 notice, with the fields enclosed by brackets `[]` replaced with your own
-identifying information. (Don't include the brackets!) The text should be
+identifying information. (Don’t include the brackets!) The text should be
 enclosed in the appropriate comment syntax for the file format. We also
 recommend that a file or class name and description of purpose be included on
 the same “printed page” as the copyright notice for easier identification within

artistic-v2.0.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ a different licensing arrangement.
 named in the copyright notice for the entire Package.
 
 “Contributor” means any party that has contributed code or other
-material to the Package, in accordance with the Copyright Holder's
+material to the Package, in accordance with the Copyright Holder’s
 procedures.
 
 “You” and “your” means any person who would like to copy,
@@ -189,8 +189,8 @@ date that such litigation is filed.
 
 **(14)**  **Disclaimer of Warranty:**
 
-THE PACKAGE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS
-IS' AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE IMPLIED
+THE PACKAGE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS
+IS” AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE IMPLIED
 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
 NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY YOUR LOCAL
 LAW. UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW, NO COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTOR WILL

epl-v1.0.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Eclipse Public License -v 1.0
 =============================
 
-THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS ECLIPSE PUBLIC LICENSE (“AGREEMENT”). ANY USE, REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROGRAM CONSTITUTES RECIPIENT'S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
+THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS ECLIPSE PUBLIC LICENSE (“AGREEMENT”). ANY USE, REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROGRAM CONSTITUTES RECIPIENT’S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
 
 ### 1. Definitions
 
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS ECLIPSE PUBLIC LICE
 * **b)** in the case of each subsequent Contributor:
 	* **i)** changes to the Program, and
 	* **ii)** additions to the Program; 
-where such changes and/or additions to the Program originate from and are distributed by that particular Contributor. A Contribution 'originates' from a Contributor if it was added to the Program by such Contributor itself or anyone acting on such Contributor's behalf. Contributions do not include additions to the Program which: **(i)** are separate modules of software distributed in conjunction with the Program under their own license agreement, and **(ii)** are not derivative works of the Program.
+where such changes and/or additions to the Program originate from and are distributed by that particular Contributor. A Contribution ‘originates’ from a Contributor if it was added to the Program by such Contributor itself or anyone acting on such Contributor’s behalf. Contributions do not include additions to the Program which: **(i)** are separate modules of software distributed in conjunction with the Program under their own license agreement, and **(ii)** are not derivative works of the Program.
 
 “Contributor” means any person or entity that distributes the Program.
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ where such changes and/or additions to the Program originate from and are distri
 
 **b)** Subject to the terms of this Agreement, each Contributor hereby grants Recipient a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free patent license under Licensed Patents to make, use, sell, offer to sell, import and otherwise transfer the Contribution of such Contributor, if any, in source code and object code form. This patent license shall apply to the combination of the Contribution and the Program if, at the time the Contribution is added by the Contributor, such addition of the Contribution causes such combination to be covered by the Licensed Patents. The patent license shall not apply to any other combinations which include the Contribution. No hardware per se is licensed hereunder.
 
-**c)** Recipient understands that although each Contributor grants the licenses to its Contributions set forth herein, no assurances are provided by any Contributor that the Program does not infringe the patent or other intellectual property rights of any other entity. Each Contributor disclaims any liability to Recipient for claims brought by any other entity based on infringement of intellectual property rights or otherwise. As a condition to exercising the rights and licenses granted hereunder, each Recipient hereby assumes sole responsibility to secure any other intellectual property rights needed, if any. For example, if a third party patent license is required to allow Recipient to distribute the Program, it is Recipient's responsibility to acquire that license before distributing the Program.
+**c)** Recipient understands that although each Contributor grants the licenses to its Contributions set forth herein, no assurances are provided by any Contributor that the Program does not infringe the patent or other intellectual property rights of any other entity. Each Contributor disclaims any liability to Recipient for claims brought by any other entity based on infringement of intellectual property rights or otherwise. As a condition to exercising the rights and licenses granted hereunder, each Recipient hereby assumes sole responsibility to secure any other intellectual property rights needed, if any. For example, if a third party patent license is required to allow Recipient to distribute the Program, it is Recipient’s responsibility to acquire that license before distributing the Program.
 
 **d)** Each Contributor represents that to its knowledge it has sufficient copyright rights in its Contribution, if any, to grant the copyright license set forth in this Agreement.
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Each Contributor must identify itself as the originator of its Contribution, if
 
 Commercial distributors of software may accept certain responsibilities with respect to end users, business partners and the like. While this license is intended to facilitate the commercial use of the Program, the Contributor who includes the Program in a commercial product offering should do so in a manner which does not create potential liability for other Contributors. Therefore, if a Contributor includes the Program in a commercial product offering, such Contributor (“Commercial Contributor”) hereby agrees to defend and indemnify every other Contributor (“Indemnified Contributor”) against any losses, damages and costs (collectively “Losses”) arising from claims, lawsuits and other legal actions brought by a third party against the Indemnified Contributor to the extent caused by the acts or omissions of such Commercial Contributor in connection with its distribution of the Program in a commercial product offering. The obligations in this section do not apply to any claims or Losses relating to any actual or alleged intellectual property infringement. In order to qualify, an Indemnified Contributor must: **a)** promptly notify the Commercial Contributor in writing of such claim, and **b)** allow the Commercial Contributor to control, and cooperate with the Commercial Contributor in, the defense and any related settlement negotiations. The Indemnified Contributor may participate in any such claim at its own expense.
 
-For example, a Contributor might include the Program in a commercial product offering, Product X. That Contributor is then a Commercial Contributor. If that Commercial Contributor then makes performance claims, or offers warranties related to Product X, those performance claims and warranties are such Commercial Contributor's responsibility alone. Under this section, the Commercial Contributor would have to defend claims against the other Contributors related to those performance claims and warranties, and if a court requires any other Contributor to pay any damages as a result, the Commercial Contributor must pay those damages.
+For example, a Contributor might include the Program in a commercial product offering, Product X. That Contributor is then a Commercial Contributor. If that Commercial Contributor then makes performance claims, or offers warranties related to Product X, those performance claims and warranties are such Commercial Contributor’s responsibility alone. Under this section, the Commercial Contributor would have to defend claims against the other Contributors related to those performance claims and warranties, and if a court requires any other Contributor to pay any damages as a result, the Commercial Contributor must pay those damages.
 
 ### 5. No Warranty
 
@@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER RECIPIENT NOR ANY CONTR
 
 If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms of this Agreement, and without further action by the parties hereto, such provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision valid and enforceable.
 
-If Recipient institutes patent litigation against any entity (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that the Program itself (excluding combinations of the Program with other software or hardware) infringes such Recipient's patent(s), then such Recipient's rights granted under Section 2(b) shall terminate as of the date such litigation is filed.
+If Recipient institutes patent litigation against any entity (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that the Program itself (excluding combinations of the Program with other software or hardware) infringes such Recipient’s patent(s), then such Recipient’s rights granted under Section 2(b) shall terminate as of the date such litigation is filed.
 
-All Recipient's rights under this Agreement shall terminate if it fails to comply with any of the material terms or conditions of this Agreement and does not cure such failure in a reasonable period of time after becoming aware of such noncompliance. If all Recipient's rights under this Agreement terminate, Recipient agrees to cease use and distribution of the Program as soon as reasonably practicable. However, Recipient's obligations under this Agreement and any licenses granted by Recipient relating to the Program shall continue and survive.
+All Recipient’s rights under this Agreement shall terminate if it fails to comply with any of the material terms or conditions of this Agreement and does not cure such failure in a reasonable period of time after becoming aware of such noncompliance. If all Recipient’s rights under this Agreement terminate, Recipient agrees to cease use and distribution of the Program as soon as reasonably practicable. However, Recipient’s obligations under this Agreement and any licenses granted by Recipient relating to the Program shall continue and survive.
 
 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute copies of this Agreement, but in order to avoid inconsistency the Agreement is copyrighted and may only be modified in the following manner. The Agreement Steward reserves the right to publish new versions (including revisions) of this Agreement from time to time. No one other than the Agreement Steward has the right to modify this Agreement. The Eclipse Foundation is the initial Agreement Steward. The Eclipse Foundation may assign the responsibility to serve as the Agreement Steward to a suitable separate entity. Each new version of the Agreement will be given a distinguishing version number. The Program (including Contributions) may always be distributed subject to the version of the Agreement under which it was received. In addition, after a new version of the Agreement is published, Contributor may elect to distribute the Program (including its Contributions) under the new version. Except as expressly stated in Sections 2(a) and 2(b) above, Recipient receives no rights or licenses to the intellectual property of any Contributor under this Agreement, whether expressly, by implication, estoppel or otherwise. All rights in the Program not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved.
 

gnu-agpl-v3.0.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ with two steps: **(1)** assert copyright on the software, and **(2)** offer
 you this License which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute
 and/or modify the software.
 
-A secondary benefit of defending all users' freedom is that
+A secondary benefit of defending all users’ freedom is that
 improvements made in alternate versions of the program, if they
 receive widespread use, become available for other developers to
 incorporate.  Many developers of free software are heartened and
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ produce the work, or an object code interpreter used to run it.
 The “Corresponding Source” for a work in object code form means all
 the source code needed to generate, install, and (for an executable
 work) run the object code and to modify the work, including scripts to
-control those activities.  However, it does not include the work's
+control those activities.  However, it does not include the work’s
 System Libraries, or general-purpose tools or generally available free
 programs which are used unmodified in performing those activities but
 which are not part of the work.  For example, Corresponding Source
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under
 the conditions stated below.  Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10
 makes it unnecessary.
 
-### 3. Protecting Users' Legal Rights From Anti-Circumvention Law
+### 3. Protecting Users’ Legal Rights From Anti-Circumvention Law
 
 No covered work shall be deemed part of an effective technological
 measure under any applicable law fulfilling obligations under article
@@ -178,13 +178,13 @@ When you convey a covered work, you waive any legal power to forbid
 circumvention of technological measures to the extent such circumvention
 is effected by exercising rights under this License with respect to
 the covered work, and you disclaim any intention to limit operation or
-modification of the work as a means of enforcing, against the work's
-users, your or third parties' legal rights to forbid circumvention of
+modification of the work as a means of enforcing, against the work’s
+users, your or third parties’ legal rights to forbid circumvention of
 technological measures.
 
 ### 4. Conveying Verbatim Copies
 
-You may convey verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you
+You may convey verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you
 receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and
 appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice;
 keep intact all notices stating that this License and any
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ works, which are not by their nature extensions of the covered work,
 and which are not combined with it such as to form a larger program,
 in or on a volume of a storage or distribution medium, is called an
 “aggregate” if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not
-used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation's users
+used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation’s users
 beyond what the individual works permit.  Inclusion of a covered work
 in an aggregate does not cause this License to apply to the other
 parts of the aggregate.
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ organization, or substantially all assets of one, or subdividing an
 organization, or merging organizations.  If propagation of a covered
 work results from an entity transaction, each party to that
 transaction who receives a copy of the work also receives whatever
-licenses to the work the party's predecessor in interest had or could
+licenses to the work the party’s predecessor in interest had or could
 give under the previous paragraph, plus a right to possession of the
 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if
 the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts.
@@ -450,9 +450,9 @@ sale, or importing the Program or any portion of it.
 
 A “contributor” is a copyright holder who authorizes use under this
 License of the Program or a work on which the Program is based.  The
-work thus licensed is called the contributor's “contributor version”.
+work thus licensed is called the contributor’s “contributor version”.
 
-A contributor's “essential patent claims” are all patent claims
+A contributor’s “essential patent claims” are all patent claims
 owned or controlled by the contributor, whether already acquired or
 hereafter acquired, that would be infringed by some manner, permitted
 by this License, of making, using, or selling its contributor version,
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ patent sublicenses in a manner consistent with the requirements of
 this License.
 
 Each contributor grants you a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free
-patent license under the contributor's essential patent claims, to
+patent license under the contributor’s essential patent claims, to
 make, use, sell, offer for sale, import and otherwise run, modify and
 propagate the contents of its contributor version.
 
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ patent license for this particular work, or **(3)** arrange, in a manner
 consistent with the requirements of this License, to extend the patent
 license to downstream recipients.  “Knowingly relying” means you have
 actual knowledge that, but for the patent license, your conveying the
-covered work in a country, or your recipient's use of the covered work
+covered work in a country, or your recipient’s use of the covered work
 in a country, would infringe one or more identifiable patents in that
 country that you have reason to believe are valid.
 
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ Nothing in this License shall be construed as excluding or limiting
 any implied license or other defenses to infringement that may
 otherwise be available to you under applicable patent law.
 
-### 12. No Surrender of Others' Freedom
+### 12. No Surrender of Others’ Freedom
 
 If conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or
 otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not
@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ GNU Affero General Public License, you may choose any version ever published
 by the Free Software Foundation.
 
 If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future
-versions of the GNU Affero General Public License can be used, that proxy's
+versions of the GNU Affero General Public License can be used, that proxy’s
 public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you
 to choose that version for the Program.