diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -67,9 +67,21 @@ Help is always welcome !
 * **Issues** : Found a problem when using the application, want to request a feature, [open an issue](https://github.com/juliandescottes/piskel/issues).
 * **Participate** : Have a look at the [wiki](https://github.com/juliandescottes/piskel/wiki) to set up the development environment
 
-## Licensing
+## License
 
-Probably need to pick one at some point ... Until then it's a "do whatever you want with it" license.
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as
+published by the Free Software Foundation.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
+General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the [GNU General Public License](docs/licenses/GPL.txt)
+along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307
+USA
 
 ## Mobile/Tablets