This Open Source License Agreement is designed for use in the United Arab Emirates when organizations or individuals wish to make their software available for public use, modification, and distribution while maintaining certain rights and protections under UAE law. The agreement combines standard open source principles with specific requirements of UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 on Copyrights and Related Rights, ensuring legal compliance while fostering innovation and collaboration. It is particularly relevant for software developers, technology companies, and organizations operating in or from the UAE who want to contribute to the open source community while maintaining legal certainty under UAE jurisdiction. The document includes comprehensive provisions for intellectual property protection, usage rights, liability limitations, and contribution guidelines, making it suitable for both simple software projects and complex collaborative developments.
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1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and statement of acceptance by licensees
2. Background: Context of the software, its purpose, and the intent to license it under open source terms
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Contribution', 'License', and other technical terms
4. Grant of License: Scope of rights granted, including rights to use, modify, and distribute the software
5. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership and intellectual property rights under UAE law
6. License Conditions: Conditions for using, modifying, and distributing the software, including attribution requirements
7. Restrictions: Specific restrictions on use and distribution of the software
8. Distribution Terms: Terms governing redistribution of the software and derivative works
9. Contributor License: Terms governing contributions to the software by third parties
10. No Warranty: Disclaimer of warranties in compliance with UAE law
11. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on liability in accordance with UAE legal requirements
12. Term and Termination: Duration of the license and conditions for termination
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of UAE law as governing law and jurisdiction provisions
1. Commercial Use: Additional terms for commercial users, included when the license distinguishes between commercial and non-commercial use
2. Patent License: Specific patent-related provisions, included when the software may involve patented technology
3. Export Control: Export control provisions, included when the software may be subject to UAE or international export restrictions
4. Data Protection: Data protection and privacy provisions, included when the software processes personal data
5. Support and Updates: Terms regarding software support and updates, included when such services are offered
6. Compliance with Islamic Law: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with Islamic law principles, included when relevant to the software's use or commercial aspects
1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, its components, and functionality
2. Schedule 2 - Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule 3 - Attribution Notices: Required attribution notices and copyright statements
4. Appendix A - Acceptable Use Policy: Detailed guidelines for acceptable use of the software
5. Appendix B - Contribution Guidelines: Guidelines and procedures for contributing to the software
Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Source Code
Object Code
Software
Licensed Software
Derivative Works
Modifications
Contribution
Contributor
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Licensor
Licensee
End User
Commercial Use
Distribution
Documentation
Effective Date
Open Source
Third Party Components
Patent Rights
Copyright
Attribution Notice
Repository
Version Control
API
Binary Form
Compile
Confidential Information
Data Protection Laws
Development Tools
Fork
Permitted Use
Release
Security Vulnerability
Trademark
User
Breach
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Source Code
Object Code
Software
Licensed Software
Derivative Works
Modifications
Contribution
Contributor
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Licensor
Licensee
End User
Commercial Use
Distribution
Documentation
Effective Date
Open Source
Third Party Components
Patent Rights
Copyright
Attribution Notice
Repository
Version Control
API
Binary Form
Compile
Confidential Information
Data Protection Laws
Development Tools
Fork
Permitted Use
Release
Security Vulnerability
Trademark
User
Breach
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Clauses
Grant of License
Intellectual Property Rights
License Conditions
Usage Rights
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Patent License
Copyright Notice
Attribution Requirements
Third Party Components
Contributions
Warranties
Liability
Indemnification
Term and Termination
Compliance
Export Control
Security
Data Protection
Confidentiality
Force Majeure
Assignment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Amendments
Waiver
Intellectual Property Rights
License Conditions
Usage Rights
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Patent License
Copyright Notice
Attribution Requirements
Third Party Components
Contributions
Warranties
Liability
Indemnification
Term and Termination
Compliance
Export Control
Security
Data Protection
Confidentiality
Force Majeure
Assignment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Amendments
Waiver
Relevant Industries
Technology
Software Development
Financial Services
E-commerce
Healthcare
Education
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Research & Development
Government & Public Sector
Digital Media
Consulting Services
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Information Technology
Compliance
Information Security
Product Development
Innovation
Risk Management
Intellectual Property
Technical Operations
Relevant Roles
Chief Technology Officer
Software Development Manager
Legal Counsel
IP Attorney
Software Engineer
Open Source Compliance Officer
Technology Risk Manager
Product Manager
Development Team Lead
Information Security Officer
Chief Legal Officer
VP of Engineering
Technical Architect
Innovation Director
Licensing Manager
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