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Is The Unlicense compatible with zlib License?

Yes

Both The Unlicense and zlib License are permissive licenses with minimal obligations. Combining code under them is straightforward; ensure the original copyright notices are preserved alongside any new ones.

About these licenses

LicenseFamilyPatent grant
The Unlicense (Unlicense) permissive No (implicit at most)
zlib License (Zlib) permissive No (implicit at most)

The Unlicense: Public-domain dedication with a fallback license for jurisdictions that don't recognise PD.

zlib License: Permissive, with a misrepresentation-of-origin clause.

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