This Free Software License is designed for use in the United Arab Emirates, providing a legal framework for software distribution that complies with UAE federal laws while embracing open-source principles. It should be used when releasing software that grants users fundamental freedoms to run, study, modify, and distribute the software, while ensuring compliance with UAE intellectual property laws, particularly Federal Law No. 38 of 2021. The license includes essential provisions for copyright protection, usage rights, modification permissions, and distribution terms, all structured within the UAE legal context. It addresses specific requirements of UAE commercial and cyber laws while maintaining international compatibility with free software principles. This document is particularly relevant for software developers, companies, and organizations operating within or distributing software in the UAE market.
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1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (rights holder) and specification of potential licensees
2. Background: Context of the software, its purpose, and the intention to provide it as free software
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Distribution', and other relevant terms
4. Grant of License: Core license grant specifying the fundamental rights: use, copy, modify, and distribute
5. Scope of Rights: Detailed explanation of permitted activities and the extent of usage rights
6. Distribution Conditions: Requirements and conditions for redistributing the software
7. Copyright Notices: Requirements for maintaining copyright and attribution notices
8. Modifications and Derivative Works: Rules governing software modifications and derivative works
9. Warranty Disclaimer: Limitations of warranty in compliance with UAE law
10. Limitation of Liability: Scope of liability limitations under UAE legal framework
11. Termination: Conditions under which the license may be terminated
12. Governing Law: Specification of UAE law as governing law and jurisdiction
1. Patent Rights: Include when the software may involve patented technologies
2. Export Controls: Include for software that may be subject to UAE export regulations
3. Data Protection: Include if the software processes personal data
4. Commercial Use Provisions: Include if different terms apply for commercial usage
5. Network Use Provisions: Include for software that can be accessed over a network
6. Third Party Components: Include if the software incorporates third-party components
7. Contribution Terms: Include if accepting community contributions to the software
1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, including version number and components
2. Schedule 2 - Third Party Components: List of third-party components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule 3 - Required Notices: Specific copyright and attribution notices that must be included
4. Appendix A - Installation and Usage Guidelines: Technical documentation for software installation and usage
5. Appendix B - Modification Guidelines: Technical guidelines for making modifications to the software
Relevant legal definitions
Software
Source Code
Object Code
Documentation
Modification
Derivative Work
Distribution
Contributor
Copyright Holder
License
Licensee
Licensor
Intellectual Property Rights
Commercial Use
End User
Installation
Repository
Software Package
Version
Binary Form
Compilation
Executable
User Interface
Application Programming Interface
Network Service
Operating Environment
Patent Rights
Technical Protection Measure
Territory
Usage Rights
Work Product
Implementation
Maintenance
Security Measures
Deployment
Source Code
Object Code
Documentation
Modification
Derivative Work
Distribution
Contributor
Copyright Holder
License
Licensee
Licensor
Intellectual Property Rights
Commercial Use
End User
Installation
Repository
Software Package
Version
Binary Form
Compilation
Executable
User Interface
Application Programming Interface
Network Service
Operating Environment
Patent Rights
Technical Protection Measure
Territory
Usage Rights
Work Product
Implementation
Maintenance
Security Measures
Deployment
Clauses
Grant of Rights
License Scope
Copyright Notice
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Intellectual Property
Patent Rights
Termination
Export Control
Data Protection
Source Code Access
Contribution Rights
Third Party Components
Compliance
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Representations
Technical Requirements
Usage Restrictions
Security Measures
Documentation Rights
License Scope
Copyright Notice
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Intellectual Property
Patent Rights
Termination
Export Control
Data Protection
Source Code Access
Contribution Rights
Third Party Components
Compliance
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Representations
Technical Requirements
Usage Restrictions
Security Measures
Documentation Rights
Relevant Industries
Information Technology
Software Development
Education
Financial Services
Healthcare
Government
Telecommunications
Research and Development
Manufacturing
Retail
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Information Technology
Compliance
Research and Development
Product Management
Intellectual Property
Information Security
Operations
Engineering
Relevant Roles
Software Developer
Legal Counsel
Intellectual Property Attorney
Chief Technology Officer
Software Architect
Project Manager
Compliance Officer
IT Director
Product Manager
Development Team Lead
Open Source Program Manager
Technology Licensing Manager
Chief Information Officer
Software Engineering Manager
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