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Open Source License Agreement Template for India

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Open Source License Agreement

"I need an Open Source License Agreement for our enterprise-level machine learning software that we plan to release in March 2025, including provisions for accepting community contributions and protecting our patent rights while ensuring compliance with Indian law."

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This Open Source License Agreement is designed for use when organizations or individuals in India wish to release their software under open source terms. The document is structured to comply with Indian intellectual property laws while following established open source licensing principles. It's particularly relevant when software developers want to make their code freely available for use, modification, and distribution while maintaining certain controls and protections. The agreement includes essential provisions for copyright protection, liability limitations, and usage terms, specifically tailored to meet Indian legal requirements while facilitating global software distribution. It's suitable for both commercial and non-commercial software releases and includes necessary safeguards for both licensors and licensees.
Suggested Sections

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 make it available under open source terms

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Contributor', etc.

4. Grant of License: Core license terms and scope of rights granted to users

5. License Conditions: Conditions under which the license is granted, including attribution requirements

6. Redistribution Rights: Terms governing the redistribution of the original or modified software

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Statement of ownership and intellectual property rights retention

8. Disclaimer of Warranty: Standard warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability

9. Termination: Circumstances under which the license may be terminated and consequences

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

Optional Sections

1. Patent Rights: Explicit patent license grants and non-assertion commitments, used when the software may involve patented technologies

2. Contribution Guidelines: Rules for accepting contributions from the community, used when expecting external contributions

3. Commercial Use Provisions: Additional terms for commercial usage, used in dual-licensing scenarios

4. Export Control: Compliance requirements for international distribution, used when software has encryption or security features

5. Data Privacy Compliance: Terms related to data handling and privacy, used when software processes personal data

6. Trademark Usage: Guidelines for using associated trademarks, used when the software includes branded elements

Suggested Schedules

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

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

3. Schedule C - Attribution Notices: Required attribution and copyright notices

4. Appendix 1 - Technical Requirements: Minimum technical requirements and dependencies

5. Appendix 2 - Acceptable Use Policy: Guidelines for acceptable use and restrictions

6. Appendix 3 - Modification Guidelines: Technical guidelines for making modifications to the software

Authors

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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