Is the following "legal"/safe?

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From: David Jones
Date: Tue, 12 May 1992 23:22

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I am releasing a shared library under the GPL (not GLPL) and wish to
do the following:

In the distribution, there are include files which are necessary to
interface to the library functions.  I don't want the fact that the
library itself is copyleft to deter people from using it in non-copylefted
software, nor do I want to force them to take the measures required
by the GLPL.

What I propose to do is to make the include files freely usable under
the condition that they be used only to interface one's application with
my library.  All other uses must obey the terms and conditions of the GPL.

What's the best way for me to state this "safely"?

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