Yes
Both ISC License and Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal are permissive licenses with minimal obligations. Combining code under them is straightforward; ensure the original copyright notices are preserved alongside any new ones.
| License | Family | Patent grant |
|---|---|---|
| ISC License (ISC) | permissive | No (implicit at most) |
| Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal (CC0-1.0) | permissive | No (implicit at most) |
ISC License: Functionally equivalent to MIT; Internet Systems Consortium's house license.
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal: Public-domain dedication; primarily for content but seen on some code.
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