diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 86528769..c158dcbc 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -1,6 +1,26 @@
 /*
  * This file was generated by the Gradle 'init' task.
  *
+ * Copyright (c) 2025.  Jefferson Lab (JLab). All rights reserved. Permission
+ * to use, copy, modify, and distribute  this software and its documentation for
+ * educational, research, and not-for-profit purposes, without fee and without a
+ * signed licensing agreement.
+ *
+ * IN NO EVENT SHALL JLAB BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL
+ * INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING
+ * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF JLAB HAS
+ * BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ * JLAB SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+ * THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+ * PURPOSE. THE CLARA SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY,
+ * PROVIDED HEREUNDER IS PROVIDED "AS IS". JLAB HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE
+ * MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.
+ *
+ * This software was developed under the United States Government license.
+ * For more information contact maintainer at jzarling@jlab.org
+ * Department of Experimental Nuclear Physics, Jefferson Lab.
+ *
  * This project uses @Incubating APIs which are subject to change.
  */
 
@@ -11,6 +31,11 @@ plugins {
     id("com.gradleup.shadow") version "9.2.2"
 }
 
+java {
+    toolchain { languageVersion.set(JavaLanguageVersion.of(17)) }
+    withJavadocJar()
+}
+
 repositories {
     mavenLocal()
     maven {
@@ -29,9 +54,6 @@ dependencies {
 group = "org.jlab.coda"
 version = "6.2.0"
 description = "Jefferson Lab EVIO Java Library (JEVIO)"
-java.sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
-java.targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
-
 defaultTasks("build")
 
 publishing {