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Open Software License for Austria

Open Software License Template for Austria

This Open Software License is a legal agreement drafted under Austrian law that governs the distribution, use, and modification of software under open source principles. The license combines standard open source freedoms with specific provisions required by Austrian legal framework, including compliance with EU regulations such as GDPR. It addresses key aspects such as copyright protection, liability limitations within Austrian legal boundaries, contribution mechanisms, and requirements for source code distribution, while ensuring compatibility with international open source practices and Austrian contract law principles.

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What is a Open Software License?

This Open Software License template is designed for software developers, organizations, and copyright holders operating under Austrian jurisdiction who wish to distribute their software under open source terms. The document incorporates essential elements of Austrian copyright law (Urheberrechtsgesetz), contract law (ABGB), and relevant EU regulations, while maintaining alignment with international open source principles. It is particularly suitable for projects that require clear legal framework for source code distribution, modification rights, and contribution management, while ensuring compliance with Austrian legal requirements. The license addresses specific Austrian legal considerations regarding warranty disclaimers, liability limitations, and jurisdictional provisions, making it appropriate for both domestic and international software distribution.

What sections should be included in a Open Software License?

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (copyright holder) and the scope of potential licensees

2. Background: Context of the software, its purpose, and the intent to provide it under open source terms

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the license, including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Distribution', and 'Contribution'

4. Grant of Rights: The specific rights granted to licensees, including use, modification, and distribution rights

5. Conditions of Use: Requirements that licensees must follow when using, modifying, or distributing the software

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Assertion of copyright ownership and handling of patents and trademarks

7. Distribution Obligations: Requirements for redistributing the software, including source code availability and license terms preservation

8. Disclaimer of Warranty: Explicit disclaimer of warranties as typical in open source licenses

9. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on the licensor's liability under Austrian law

10. Term and Termination: Duration of the license and conditions for termination

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Austrian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

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

1. Contributor License: Terms for accepting and managing third-party contributions to the software, used when the project accepts external contributions

2. Patent License: Explicit patent license grants and patent litigation termination provisions, included when patent rights are a concern

3. Trademark Usage: Rules for using associated trademarks, needed when the software has associated branded elements

4. Privacy and Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions, required when the software processes personal data

5. Export Controls: Export regulation compliance terms, needed for software with international distribution

6. Commercial Use Provisions: Additional terms for commercial use, included in dual-licensing scenarios

7. Network Use Clause: Provisions for software used in network services, similar to AGPL provisions

What schedules should be included in a Open Software License?

1. Schedule A - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, including components and version information

2. Schedule B - Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses

3. Schedule C - Required Notices: Copyright and attribution notices that must be preserved

4. Appendix 1 - Source Code Availability: Information on how to obtain the source code

5. Appendix 2 - Contribution Guidelines: Procedures and requirements for submitting contributions

6. Appendix 3 - Compatible Licenses: List of licenses compatible for use with dependent components

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

Cost

Free to use
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