Software License Agreement (Pro-Licensor)
A Software License Agreement (Licensor) can be used for the licensing of your software to a website operator. Use this document if you are a software licensor.
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Last updated November 22, 2024
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Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
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Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Software License Agreement (Licensor) is used for licensing software to a website operator. It is drafted broadly in your favour as the software licensor. For instance, the license is non-exclusive by default. A Software License Agreement (Licensor) is between you, as the software owner, and the website operator for the licensing of that software for use on or in relation to a website.
The Legal Risk Score of a Software License Agreement (Pro-Licensor) Template
Liability Clauses
When drafting a software licence agreement, clauses which caps and limits on licensors should be heavily considered. It is recommended to consider implementing a tiered liability structure centred around the different types of breaches, especially for data breaches or intellectual proprietary claims.
Termination Notice Periods
It is best practice to specify a clear notice period to ensure business continuity and proper transition planning. Without termination notice periods being established, a legal risk arises creating uncertainty both the licensor and licensee.
Confidentiality
Most agreements have a confidentiality clause. Software agreements are likely to have a confidentiality clause that outlines the protection of proprietary information, trade secrets, and sensitive data exchanged between the parties. It is essential to specify the duration of confidentiality obligations post-termination, as well as any exceptions where disclosure may be required, such as by law or court order, to avoid potential disputes.
Using Lawpath’s Software Licence Agreement (Pro-Licensor) template grants you the comfort of ensuring full compliance and the minimisation of legal risk.
Software License Agreement (Pro-Licensor) Checklist
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Get the right individuals to sign the document
Where the parties are companies, their authorised representatives should sign this document.
Keep the document readily available
Both parties should have the document handy as an easy reference for their obligations.
What does the Software License Agreement (Licensor) cover?
- Granting an appropriate software licence;
- Delivery and installation of the licensed software;
- Intellectual property rights;
- Payment;
- Relevant warranties;
- Limitation of liability;
- Termination; and
- Confidentiality.
Other names for Software License Agreement (Licensor) include:
- Software Licensing Agreement;
- Software License Contract and
- Agreement to Licence Software.
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