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Software License Template for South Africa

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Software License

"I need a Software License agreement for enterprise accounting software that we'll be licensing to large corporations in South Africa, including provisions for source code escrow and annual maintenance fees starting from March 2025."

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This Software License agreement template is designed for use in South Africa, providing a comprehensive framework for software licensing transactions. It is suitable for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer relationships, incorporating necessary provisions to comply with South African legislation including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, and Consumer Protection Act. The document should be used when granting rights to use software products, whether for standard off-the-shelf software or customized solutions. It includes provisions for license scope, usage restrictions, intellectual property protection, maintenance and support, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms specific to the South African jurisdiction. The agreement can be customized based on the type of software, intended use, and specific requirements of the parties involved.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and licensee, including their registered details and representatives

2. Background: Context of the agreement, nature of the software, and general purpose of the license

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Grant of License: Scope of the license, usage rights, restrictions, and territory limitations

5. License Fees and Payment Terms: Financial terms, payment schedule, and related obligations

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership, protection of IP rights, and restrictions on use

7. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

8. Warranties and Disclaimers: Warranties regarding software functionality, performance, and limitation of liability

9. Term and Termination: Duration of the license, renewal terms, and termination conditions

10. Post-Termination Obligations: Actions required after termination, including data handling and software removal

11. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disputes, including jurisdiction and governing law

12. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, assignment, and entire agreement

Optional Sections

1. Support and Maintenance: Details of technical support and maintenance services, if offered

2. Service Level Agreement: Performance metrics and service levels, typically for cloud-based software

3. Data Protection and Privacy: Detailed POPIA compliance terms, necessary if personal information is processed

4. Third-Party Software: Terms relating to incorporated third-party software or open-source components

5. Training and Implementation: Terms regarding training services and implementation support, if provided

6. Export Control: Compliance with export regulations, necessary for international licensing

7. Source Code Escrow: Terms for source code escrow arrangements, typically for enterprise software

8. Customization Rights: Terms regarding the right to modify or customize the software, if permitted

Suggested Schedules

1. Software Description: Detailed technical specifications and functionality of the licensed software

2. License Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of license fees, payment terms, and pricing structure

3. Acceptable Use Policy: Specific terms and conditions regarding acceptable use of the software

4. Technical Requirements: Minimum system requirements and technical specifications

5. Support Services Schedule: Detailed description of support services, response times, and escalation procedures

6. Service Level Agreement Metrics: Detailed performance metrics, measurement methods, and remedies

7. Data Processing Terms: Detailed terms for POPIA compliance and data processing obligations

8. Authorized Users: Definition and limitations of authorized users and access rights

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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