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Open Source Software Licence

"I need an Open Source Software License for a machine learning library we're releasing in March 2025, which will be used primarily by academic institutions in Germany and should include strong patent protection clauses while minimizing our liability exposure."

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This Open Source Software Licence is designed for use when releasing software under an open source model while ensuring compliance with German legal requirements. It provides a legal framework that balances the principles of open source software distribution with the specific requirements of German copyright law, contract law, and EU regulations. The license addresses key aspects including software usage rights, modification permissions, distribution terms, warranty disclaimers, and liability limitations in accordance with German law. It is particularly suitable for organizations and individuals who want to make their software freely available while maintaining certain protections and ensuring legal compliance in German and EU jurisdictions.
Suggested Sections

1. License Grant: Identifies the software and specifies the broad grant of rights to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software

2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the license, including 'Software', 'Derivative Works', 'Source Code', 'Object Code', and 'Contributor'

3. Copyright Notice: Statutory copyright notice and attribution requirements under German copyright law

4. Distribution Rights: Terms and conditions for redistributing the original and modified versions of the software

5. Modification Rights: Conditions and obligations when modifying the software, including source code availability requirements

6. Contributor Provisions: Rights and obligations of contributors to the software, including intellectual property representations

7. Warranty Disclaimer: Warranty disclaimers compliant with German law, including mandatory minimum warranties that cannot be disclaimed

8. Liability Limitations: Limitations of liability in accordance with German law, particularly addressing §§ 276-278 BGB

9. Termination: Conditions under which the license terminates and consequences of termination

10. Governing Law: Specification of German law as governing law and compliance with EU regulations

Optional Sections

1. Patent License: Include when the software may be subject to patent rights, granting explicit patent licenses to users

2. Data Protection Compliance: Include when the software processes personal data or requires GDPR compliance

3. Export Control: Include when the software may be subject to German or EU export control regulations

4. Third-Party Components: Include when the software incorporates third-party components with different licensing terms

5. Network Use: Include for software that can be accessed over a network, addressing ASP loophole

6. Trademark Usage: Include when there are specific trademark rights that need to be addressed

7. Compatible Licenses: Include when specifying which other open source licenses are compatible

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Licensed Software: Detailed description of the software components covered by the license

2. Schedule B - Third-Party Components: List of third-party components, their licenses, and any required notices

3. Schedule C - Required Notices: Specific copyright and attribution notices that must be included in distributions

4. Appendix A - Source Code Availability: Information about how to obtain the source code and acceptable distribution methods

5. Appendix B - Modification Documentation: Required documentation format for modifications and contributions

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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