Technology
Open Source License Agreement
Software licensing terms allowing free use, modification, and distribution of source code while defining attribution requirements, copyleft provisions, and patent grant conditions.
Key Clauses
1
License Grant
Defines the rights granted to use, modify, and distribute the software.
2
Copyleft or Permissive Terms
Specifies whether derivative works must also be open source.
3
Attribution Requirements
Requires proper credit to original authors in derivative works and distributions.
4
Patent Grant
Addresses patent rights associated with the software, if applicable.
5
Warranty Disclaimer
Disclaims warranties and limits liability for the open-source software.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Releasing software under an open-source license
- Using open-source components in a commercial product and documenting compliance
- Choosing between copyleft and permissive licensing for your project
- Ensuring proper attribution and license compliance for third-party code