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Proprietary Software License Template for Canada

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Proprietary Software License

"I need a Proprietary Software License Agreement for licensing our AI-powered analytics software to enterprise clients in the Canadian healthcare sector, with strict data protection clauses and PIPEDA compliance requirements."

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This Proprietary Software License Agreement is designed for use in the Canadian legal context when a software owner (licensor) grants permission to another party (licensee) to use their proprietary software under specific terms and conditions. The agreement is essential for protecting intellectual property rights while enabling commercial software distribution. It includes comprehensive provisions addressing license scope, usage restrictions, fees, technical specifications, support services, and compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws. This document should be used whenever a company is licensing its proprietary software to customers, whether for standard commercial deployment or custom implementation. The agreement requires careful consideration of intellectual property rights, data privacy (particularly PIPEDA compliance), and provincial contract law requirements.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and licensee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the software and purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key 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: Payment terms, fees, and payment schedule

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

7. Confidentiality: Protection of 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 of certain types of damages

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

11. Post-Termination Obligations: Actions required upon termination of the agreement

12. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and assignment

Optional Sections

1. Professional Services: Include when implementation, training, or consulting services are provided

2. Service Level Agreement: Include for software provided as a service or requiring ongoing support

3. Data Protection: Include when personal data processing is involved

4. Source Code Escrow: Include when source code escrow arrangements are required

5. Geographic Restrictions: Include when usage is restricted to specific territories

6. Third-Party Software: Include when third-party components are part of the licensed software

7. Export Controls: Include when software is subject to export regulations

8. Disaster Recovery: Include when business continuity requirements are critical

Suggested Schedules

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

2. Schedule B - Technical Requirements: Hardware and software requirements for operating the software

3. Schedule C - License Fees: Detailed pricing structure and payment terms

4. Schedule D - Service Level Terms: Detailed support and maintenance terms if applicable

5. Schedule E - Acceptance Testing: Acceptance criteria and testing procedures

6. Appendix 1 - Authorized Users: Definition and list of authorized users or user categories

7. Appendix 2 - Security Requirements: Security standards and requirements for software usage

8. Appendix 3 - Support Procedures: Procedures for requesting and receiving technical support

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Alex Denne

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

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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