diff --git a/COPYING b/COPYING
index 2101277c18..9ee050eeb3 100644
--- a/COPYING
+++ b/COPYING
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-                    GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
+XXX                    GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
 
  OpenFOAM(R) is Copyright (C) 2004-2011 OpenCFD Ltd.
  Contact: OpenCFD (enquiries@OpenCFD.co.uk)