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The Non-Commercial Use License is essential for organizations and individuals seeking to share their intellectual property while maintaining control over its commercial exploitation. This document, governed by Dutch law, enables rights holders to grant limited permissions for non-profit, educational, research, or personal use while explicitly prohibiting commercial applications. It's particularly relevant in academic, research, and creative contexts where knowledge sharing is desired but commercial rights are reserved. The license includes comprehensive definitions of non-commercial use, clear usage boundaries, and specific provisions required under Dutch legal framework. It's commonly used for software, educational materials, research data, creative works, and other intellectual property where controlled non-commercial distribution is desired.
