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Open Source License Agreement
"I need an Open Source License Agreement under New Zealand law for a machine learning software library that will be publicly released in March 2025, with specific provisions for commercial use and contributor guidelines."
1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (copyright holder) and definition of licensees (users of the software)
2. Background: Context of the agreement, nature of the software, and open source principles being applied
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Software', 'Derivative Works', 'Contribution', and 'Distribution'
4. Grant of License: Scope of rights granted, including use, modification, and distribution rights
5. Restrictions: Limitations on the license grant and conditions for use and distribution
6. Distribution Obligations: Requirements for redistributing the software, including source code availability and license terms preservation
7. Copyright Notices: Requirements for maintaining copyright and attribution notices
8. Disclaimer of Warranty: Clear statement that the software is provided 'as is' without warranties
9. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on licensor's liability for damages
10. Term and Termination: Duration of the license and conditions for termination
11. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Patent Grant: Express patent license grant and patent peace provisions, used when patent rights need to be explicitly addressed
2. Contribution Process: Rules for accepting contributions from the community, used when the project accepts external contributions
3. Trademark Usage: Guidelines for using associated trademarks, used when the software has associated branded elements
4. Export Controls: Compliance with export regulations, used when the software may be subject to export restrictions
5. Data Privacy Compliance: Obligations regarding personal data handling, used when the software processes personal information
6. Commercial Distribution: Additional terms for commercial distribution, used when allowing commercial use with specific conditions
7. Compatibility Clause: Provisions ensuring compatibility with other open source licenses, used when interaction with other open source software is expected
1. Schedule 1: Software Description: Detailed description of the software, including components and version information
2. Schedule 2: Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule 3: Attribution Notices: Required attribution notices and acknowledgments for included components
4. Appendix A: Acceptable License Terms: List of compatible open source licenses for included components or derivatives
5. Appendix B: Contribution Agreement Template: Standard form for contributor agreements, if contributions are accepted
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