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This Personal Software License Agreement template is designed for use in the Australian market when software providers need to license their software products to individual end users. It is specifically crafted to comply with Australian legal requirements, including mandatory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, and intellectual property protections under the Copyright Act 1968. The document should be used when distributing software to individual users, whether through direct sales, online platforms, or other distribution channels. It includes comprehensive terms covering license grant, usage restrictions, user obligations, warranties, and liability limitations, while ensuring all provisions are enforceable under Australian law. The agreement balances the software provider's need to protect their intellectual property with the consumer protections required by Australian legislation.
