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The Academic Software License is designed for use when academic institutions or researchers in Hong Kong need to distribute software for educational and research purposes. This document type is particularly relevant when research groups or universities have developed software tools that they wish to make available to other academic users while maintaining appropriate controls and protections. The agreement incorporates specific provisions required under Hong Kong law, including compliance with the Copyright Ordinance and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance where applicable. It is structured to balance the open nature of academic collaboration with necessary legal protections, including clear terms for attribution, usage limitations, and liability disclaimers. This document type is essential for protecting intellectual property while promoting academic collaboration and knowledge sharing.

1. Parties: Identifies the licensor (academic institution) and licensee, including their legal status and addresses

2. Background: Explains the context of the software, its academic development, and the purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Defines key terms including Software, Academic Use, Intellectual Property Rights, and other relevant terms

4. Grant of License: Specifies the scope, nature (non-exclusive), and purpose of the license granted

5. Academic Use Restrictions: Defines permitted academic uses and explicit restrictions on commercial use

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirms ownership of IP rights and protection of the licensor's rights

7. User Obligations: Sets out responsibilities of users including citation requirements and maintaining copyright notices

8. Term and Termination: Specifies duration of the license and circumstances for termination

9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability: Limits licensor's liability and provides warranties disclaimer

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Hong Kong law governance and jurisdiction for disputes