Software Compliance
/ˈsɒft.weər kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of adhering to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements governing the use, distribution, and licensing of software.
The company conducted an audit to ensure software compliance with all licensing agreements.
Forms
- software compliance
- software compliancy
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Commentary
Software compliance is primarily concerned with legal adherence to license terms and regulatory frameworks affecting software usage; contracts and intellectual property laws often intersect here.
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