From 869f9190fbe8fc0d877f5812e444446b5eb4a723 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Lucas <169063936+mustbeperfect@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2025 19:09:57 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Began "What is Open Source" in guidelines

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 - ```⚠️``` The project should have a clear roadmap or general path and the means to deliver this goal
 
 ### 5. Quality
-- ```✅``` The project should be competent and decently good quality. 
+- ```✅``` The project should be competent and decently good quality.
+
+## What is Open Source? (In Development)
+The project should abide by the [Open Source Definition (OSD)](https://opensource.org/osd). 
+The project's license should be an [OSI Approved License](https://opensource.org/licenses). If not, it should fall under the OSD. 
 
 ## Examples