This Dual Software License agreement is designed for software providers operating under Canadian jurisdiction who wish to implement a flexible licensing strategy for their software products. It enables companies to maintain both proprietary commercial licensing for revenue generation and open source licensing for community engagement and market penetration. The document addresses the complex requirements of Canadian federal and provincial laws, including intellectual property protection, privacy regulations, and consumer protection measures. It's particularly suitable for software companies looking to balance commercial interests with open source community benefits, providing comprehensive terms for both licensing models while ensuring legal compliance and risk management.

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and licensee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, description of the software, and purpose of dual licensing

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement, including technical terms, license types, and key concepts

4. License Grant - Commercial: Specific terms, scope, and rights granted under the commercial license

5. License Grant - Open Source: Specific terms, scope, and rights granted under the open source license

6. License Fees and Payment: Commercial license fee structure, payment terms, and conditions

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership of IP, protection of rights, and handling of modifications

8. License Restrictions: Specific restrictions and limitations for both license types

9. Technical Requirements: Software specifications, system requirements, and technical limitations

10. Support and Maintenance: Terms for technical support and maintenance services

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

12. Term and Termination: Duration of licenses, renewal terms, and termination conditions

13. Warranties and Disclaimers: Warranty terms for each license type and associated disclaimers

14. Limitation of Liability: Liability limitations and exclusions for both license types

15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement