Software License Agreement

/ˈsɒftwɛər ˈlaɪsns əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal contract granting permission to use software under defined conditions.
    Before installing the program, the user must accept the software license agreement.

Forms

  • software license agreement
  • software license agreements

Commentary

Often includes restrictions on use, distribution, and modification; clarity in scope and permitted uses is crucial for enforceability.

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