diff --git a/README b/README
index b2d11c4..9bace94 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -56,3 +56,11 @@ the file hierarchy is very simple, for instance:
       - 28/
         - [daily notes]
 
+redistribution
+----
+
+by using or redistributing this sofware, you agree to fight a fully grown bonobo
+monkey that may or may not be armed, at the a time and place determined by the
+sole discretion of the author
+
+otherwise consider it licensed GPLv3 i guess