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Perpetual Software Licence for Germany

Perpetual Software Licence Template for Germany

A comprehensive legal agreement governed by German law that grants the licensee a perpetual right to use specified software. The agreement details the scope of the license, usage rights, restrictions, technical requirements, and ongoing maintenance terms. It incorporates German legal requirements, including specific provisions for warranties and liability limitations under German law, while addressing data protection requirements under GDPR. The document provides a framework for long-term software usage rights while protecting the intellectual property rights of the software provider.

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What is a Perpetual Software Licence?

This Perpetual Software Licence agreement is designed for situations where a software provider grants indefinite usage rights to a licensee under German law. It is particularly suitable for enterprise software implementations where the customer requires long-term certainty of software availability. The agreement covers essential aspects including license grant, usage restrictions, maintenance terms, warranties, and liability provisions compliant with German legal requirements. It is typically used for standard software products where the customer pays a one-time license fee, possibly with ongoing maintenance fees. The document incorporates necessary protections for both parties while ensuring compliance with German contract law, copyright law, and data protection regulations.

What sections should be included in a Perpetual Software Licence?

1. Parties: Identification and details of the licensor and licensee

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

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of License: Scope of the perpetual license, permitted uses, and territory

5. License Restrictions: Specific prohibitions and limitations on use of the software

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

7. Delivery and Installation: Terms for software delivery, installation, and acceptance

8. License Fees: Payment terms, including one-time fee and any recurring maintenance fees

9. Warranties: Software warranties and performance guarantees as per German law

10. Technical Support and Maintenance: Terms of technical support and software maintenance

11. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under German law

12. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination rights for material breach

13. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and data processing terms

14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and notices

What sections are optional to include in a Perpetual Software Licence?

1. Source Code Escrow: Optional provisions for source code escrow if agreed between parties

2. Third-Party Software: Terms relating to third-party components if the software includes them

3. Training: Training obligations if the licensor provides user training

4. Custom Development: Terms for any custom modifications or developments

5. Export Control: Export control provisions if software is subject to export regulations

6. Service Level Agreement: Detailed service levels if specific performance metrics are guaranteed

7. Disaster Recovery: Disaster recovery and business continuity terms if critical to the licensee

What schedules should be included in a Perpetual Software Licence?

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

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Requirements: Minimum system requirements and technical specifications

3. Schedule 3 - License Fees: Detailed breakdown of license fees and payment schedule

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

5. Schedule 5 - Service Levels: Technical performance metrics and service levels if applicable

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

7. Appendix B - Acceptance Testing: Acceptance testing procedures and criteria if applicable

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

Germany

Publisher

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Document Type

License Agreement

Cost

Free to use
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Technical Operations

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Chief Technology Officer

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