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Software License Agreement for Austria

Software License Agreement Template for Austria

This Software License Agreement, governed by Austrian law, establishes the legal framework for software licensing transactions between the licensor and licensee. The agreement comprehensively addresses essential aspects including license grant, usage rights, intellectual property protection, payment terms, and compliance with both Austrian national laws and EU regulations such as GDPR. It includes specific provisions for warranties, liability limitations, and dispute resolution in accordance with Austrian legal requirements, while ensuring alignment with EU software licensing directives and data protection standards.

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What is a Software License Agreement?

This Software License Agreement template is designed for use in software licensing transactions governed by Austrian law. It serves as a comprehensive legal framework for software providers and users, covering essential aspects such as license grants, usage restrictions, intellectual property rights, and compliance requirements. The agreement is structured to comply with Austrian legal requirements, including the Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and Civil Code (ABGB), while also addressing EU regulations such as GDPR. It is particularly suitable for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer software licensing arrangements, providing necessary protections for both licensors and licensees while ensuring regulatory compliance.

What sections should be included in a Software License Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and licensee with full legal details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the software

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of License: Scope and nature of the license being granted, including usage rights and restrictions

5. License Fees and Payment Terms: Details of licensing costs, payment schedule, and payment methods

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership and protection of IP rights in the software

7. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets

8. Warranties and Representations: Warranties provided for the software and disclaimer of warranties

9. Limitation of Liability: Limits on liability and exclusions in accordance with Austrian law

10. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

11. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and data processing obligations

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Austrian law governance and jurisdiction for disputes

13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments

What sections are optional to include in a Software License Agreement?

1. Maintenance and Support: Terms for ongoing maintenance and technical support, used when these services are included

2. Service Levels: Performance metrics and service levels, particularly relevant for SaaS solutions

3. User Acceptance Testing: Procedures for testing and accepting the software, relevant for custom software or significant implementations

4. Security Requirements: Specific security obligations and standards, particularly important for sensitive data processing

5. Third-Party Software: Terms relating to incorporated third-party software components

6. Export Controls: Compliance with export regulations, necessary for international distribution

7. Source Code Escrow: Terms for source code escrow arrangements, important for business-critical software

8. Professional Services: Terms for additional implementation or consulting services

9. Audit Rights: Rights to audit usage and compliance, important for volume-based licensing

What schedules should be included in a Software License Agreement?

1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed technical specifications and functionality of the software

2. Schedule 2 - License Fees: Detailed breakdown of license fees and payment structure

3. Schedule 3 - Service Level Agreement: Detailed service levels and performance metrics

4. Schedule 4 - Support and Maintenance Services: Detailed description of support and maintenance services

5. Schedule 5 - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms and details

6. Schedule 6 - Security Requirements: Detailed security specifications and requirements

7. Appendix A - Authorized Users: List of authorized users or user categories

8. Appendix B - Acceptable Use Policy: Detailed rules for acceptable use of the software

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Austria

Publisher

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Document Type

License Agreement

Sector

IP

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Industries

Information Technology

Software Development

Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

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Education

Government and Public Sector

E-commerce

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Relevant Teams

Legal

Information Technology

Procurement

Software Development

Compliance

Sales

Operations

Risk Management

Information Security

Vendor Management

Relevant Roles

Legal Counsel

Software Licensing Manager

Contract Manager

Chief Technology Officer

IT Director

Procurement Manager

Software Development Manager

Compliance Officer

Chief Information Officer

Legal Operations Manager

Software Sales Manager

IP Rights Manager

Data Protection Officer

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