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Unlimited Software License for South Africa

Unlimited Software License Template for South Africa

A comprehensive software license agreement governed by South African law that grants perpetual, unlimited rights to use specified software products. This agreement adheres to South African legal requirements, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Copyright Act, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It establishes the terms and conditions for software usage, including implementation, support, maintenance, warranties, and liability limitations, while ensuring compliance with local intellectual property and consumer protection laws.

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What is a Unlimited Software License?

This Unlimited Software License agreement is designed for use in South Africa when a perpetual, comprehensive software license is required. It provides a robust framework for granting unrestricted use of software products while protecting the intellectual property rights of the licensor and ensuring compliance with South African legislation. The agreement is particularly suitable for enterprise-level software deployments where the licensee requires long-term, unlimited usage rights. It incorporates essential elements required by South African law, including provisions from the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Copyright Act, and POPIA. The document addresses key aspects such as license scope, implementation, support services, warranties, and liability limitations, making it suitable for both standard software deployments and complex enterprise implementations.

What sections should be included in a Unlimited Software License?

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

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

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement

4. License Grant: Scope and nature of the unlimited license, including permitted uses and territory

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

6. License Fee: Payment terms and conditions for the license

7. Delivery and Implementation: Terms regarding software delivery, installation, and implementation

8. Warranties and Representations: Warranties regarding software functionality, ownership, and non-infringement

9. Support and Maintenance: Terms for ongoing technical support and software maintenance

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged between parties

11. Limitation of Liability: Limits on liability and exclusions of damages

12. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination circumstances

13. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and assignment

What sections are optional to include in a Unlimited Software License?

1. Source Code Escrow: Terms for source code escrow arrangements, used when source code access might be needed

2. Data Protection: POPIA compliance terms, required if personal data is processed

3. Third-Party Software: Terms regarding third-party components, if applicable

4. Export Controls: Compliance with export regulations, if software may be used internationally

5. Professional Services: Terms for additional services like customization or training

6. Service Level Agreement: Specific performance standards and metrics, if required

7. Disaster Recovery: Business continuity provisions, important for critical software

What schedules should be included in a Unlimited Software License?

1. Schedule A - Software Description: Detailed description of the licensed software and its components

2. Schedule B - Technical Requirements: Hardware and software requirements for operating the software

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

4. Schedule D - Support Services: Description of support and maintenance services

5. Schedule E - Service Levels: Detailed service level metrics and requirements

6. Appendix 1 - Authorized Users: List of authorized users or user categories

7. Appendix 2 - Documentation: List of user manuals and technical documentation provided

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

South Africa

Publisher

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Document Type

License Agreement

Cost

Free to use
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