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SSPL is based on the GPL, not the AGPL, so no, the SSPL isn't itself a copyright infringement.

BTW, check out the "What specifically is different between the GPL and this new license and what will it be called?" section of the FAQ:

https://www.mongodb.com/licensing/server-side-public-license...

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I've written a blog about this: https://www.scylladb.com/2018/10/22/the-dark-side-of-mongodb... Spoiler: It's a big nono Disclosure: I'm ScyllaDB co-founder

> SSPL is based on the GPL, not the AGPL, so no, the SSPL isn't itself a copyright infringement

I don't see how the distinction makes a difference here, both have the same clause about changing not being allowed.

Oh, sorry, that was a non-sequitur. The actual reason is that text doesn't mean you can't modify them and create new licenses, it means you can't modify them and still call them A/GPL.

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.en.html#ModifyGPL

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