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Perpetual Software Licence Template for England and Wales

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Perpetual Software Licence

"I need a Perpetual Software Licence agreement for our new enterprise resource planning software, which will be deployed across our UK offices from March 2025, with specific provisions for source code escrow and multi-user access rights for up to 500 users."

Document background
The Perpetual Software Licence agreement is essential when a business needs to secure permanent rights to use software without recurring licence renewals. This comprehensive document, governed by English and Welsh law, covers all aspects of the software licensing relationship, including usage rights, intellectual property protection, support terms, and compliance requirements. It's particularly relevant for business-critical software implementations where long-term access and usage rights need to be secured. The agreement provides certainty for both parties while establishing clear parameters for software usage, maintenance, and dispute resolution.
Suggested Sections

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

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

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Licence: Scope and nature of the perpetual licence

5. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and protection of IP rights

6. Licence Fees: Payment terms and conditions

7. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding software functionality and performance

8. Limitation of Liability: Scope of liability and limitations

9. Termination: Circumstances for termination despite perpetual nature

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Applicable law and dispute resolution

Optional Sections

1. Data Protection: Required if software processes personal data - includes data processing terms, compliance requirements, and security measures

2. Source Code Escrow: Provisions for source code protection and access conditions - relevant when licensee requires source code security

3. Service Level Agreement: Performance and support standards - applicable when ongoing support is included in the licence

4. Export Controls: Compliance with export regulations - necessary for international licensing arrangements

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed technical specifications of the software

2. Schedule 2 - Licence Fees: Detailed breakdown of fees and payment terms

3. Schedule 3 - Technical Requirements: Hardware and system requirements for the software

4. Schedule 4 - Support Services: Details of maintenance and support services if included

5. Schedule 5 - Permitted Users: List of authorized users or user categories and usage limitations

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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Industries

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of copyright holders, duration of copyright protection, and permitted acts and limitations

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer protection provisions, unfair contract terms, quality standards for digital content, and remedies for breach (applicable for B2C contracts)

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection, covering obligations for personal data processing, cross-border data transfers, and privacy requirements

Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive practices, restrictive agreements, and market dominance considerations

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering electronic contracting requirements, information provisions, and online terms and conditions

Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation addressing unauthorized access and security provisions in computer systems

Contract Law fundamentals: Common law principles covering formation of contract, consideration, terms and conditions, breach and remedies

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations covering information requirements, cancellation rights, and distance selling provisions for consumer contracts

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