This Open Source Software License is designed for use when developers or organizations want to make their software freely available while maintaining certain rights and protections under UAE law. The document incorporates essential elements of UAE intellectual property legislation, particularly Federal Law No. 38 of 2021, while adhering to international open source principles. It's particularly relevant when distributing software within or from the UAE, or when UAE-based entities are involved in open source software development. The license covers crucial aspects such as copyright protection, usage rights, modification permissions, distribution terms, warranty disclaimers, and liability limitations, all structured to comply with UAE legal requirements while promoting open source software development and sharing.
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Open Source Software License
I need an Open Source Software License for a healthcare data analytics platform that will be distributed in the UAE, ensuring compliance with both healthcare data regulations and UAE copyright laws while allowing commercial use of the software.
1. Title and Version: Identifies the license and its version number
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the license, including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Contributor', and 'Recipient'
3. Grant of Rights: Specifies the rights being granted to users, including rights to use, modify, and distribute the software
4. Conditions: States the conditions under which the licensed rights may be exercised
5. Disclaimer of Warranty: States that the software is provided 'as is' without warranty
6. Limitation of Liability: Limits the liability of the copyright holder and contributors
7. Copyright Notice: Requirements for maintaining copyright notices and attributions
8. Termination: Describes circumstances under which the license may terminate
9. Governing Law: Specifies UAE law as the governing law and jurisdiction
1. Patent Grant: Include when explicit patent rights need to be granted to users
2. Network Use: Include when the software might be used to provide network services
3. Modified Source Distribution: Include when requiring modified versions to be distributed under the same terms
4. Export Control: Include when software might be subject to UAE export controls
5. Data Protection Compliance: Include when software processes personal data
6. Contributing: Include when accepting contributions from the community
7. Trademark Use: Include when there are specific trademark usage restrictions
1. Schedule A - The Software: Detailed description of the software, including components and version
2. Schedule B - Third Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule C - Required Notices: Specific copyright and attribution notices that must be included
4. Appendix A - Compatible Licenses: List of licenses compatible with this license
5. Appendix B - Usage Guidelines: Guidelines for proper usage and distribution of the software
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Relevant legal definitions
Clauses
Grant of License
Copyright Notice
License Conditions
Distribution Rights
Modifications
Patent Grant
Trademark Rights
Contributor License
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Termination
Compliance with Laws
Export Control
Data Protection
Third Party Rights
Attribution Requirements
Intellectual Property Rights
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Copyright Notice
License Conditions
Distribution Rights
Modifications
Patent Grant
Trademark Rights
Contributor License
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Termination
Compliance with Laws
Export Control
Data Protection
Third Party Rights
Attribution Requirements
Intellectual Property Rights
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Relevant Industries
Technology
Software Development
Information Technology
Healthcare Technology
Financial Technology
Education Technology
E-commerce
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Research and Development
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Compliance
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
Intellectual Property
Risk Management
Operations
Relevant Roles
Software Developer
Legal Counsel
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Chief Technology Officer
Software Architect
Compliance Officer
IT Director
Open Source Program Manager
Technology Licensing Manager
Product Manager
Development Team Lead
Legal Operations Manager
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