This Open Source Software License template is designed for organizations and individuals seeking to release software under open source terms while ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian legal requirements. The document incorporates essential elements of traditional open source licensing (such as the rights to use, modify, and distribute the software) while adhering to Saudi Arabia's legal framework, including Copyright Law, Electronic Transactions Law, and Islamic Shariah principles. It provides specific provisions for software distribution, modification rights, and liability limitations that are compliant with local regulations. This template is particularly useful for Saudi-based organizations, international companies operating in Saudi Arabia, or any entity seeking to distribute open source software within the Saudi jurisdiction.
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1. Parties: Identification of the Licensor (copyright holder) and definition of potential Licensees
2. Background: Context of the software, its purpose, and the intention to make it available as open source
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Distribution', 'Contributor', and other relevant terms
4. Grant of License: Scope of rights granted, including use, modification, and distribution rights in compliance with Shariah principles
5. Conditions of Use: Requirements that licensees must follow when using, modifying, or distributing the software
6. Copyright Notices: Requirements for maintaining copyright and attribution notices in compliance with Saudi copyright law
7. Disclaimer of Warranty: Clear statement that software is provided 'as-is', structured to be valid under Saudi law
8. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on licensor's liability, drafted in compliance with Saudi law and Shariah principles
9. Termination: Conditions under which the license may be terminated and consequences of termination
10. Governing Law: Specification of Saudi Arabian law and Shariah principles as governing law
11. Language: Specification of controlling language version and any translations
1. Patent License: Include when the software may be subject to patent claims by the licensor
2. Contribution Guidelines: Include when accepting community contributions to the software
3. Export Control: Include when software may be subject to Saudi Arabian export controls
4. Data Protection: Include when software processes personal data
5. Network Use: Include when software can be provided over a network as a service
6. Commercial Use Provisions: Include when allowing specific commercial use cases
7. Geographic Restrictions: Include when certain jurisdictions are excluded from the license
1. Schedule A - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, including components and version
2. Schedule B - Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule C - Required Notices: Specific copyright, attribution, and other notices that must be included
4. Appendix 1 - Acceptable Use Policy: Detailed guidelines for acceptable use of the software
5. Appendix 2 - Contribution Agreement: Standard form for contributor agreements when accepting external contributions
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