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This Restrictive Software License agreement is designed for use when a software owner needs to maintain strict control over their intellectual property while granting limited usage rights to licensees in Canada. The document is particularly relevant when dealing with proprietary software, trade secrets, or specialized applications requiring enhanced protection. It incorporates essential elements of Canadian federal and provincial legislation, including copyright law, privacy regulations, and consumer protection provisions. The agreement should be used when standard or open-source licenses are insufficient to protect the software owner's interests, and when specific restrictions on use, modification, or distribution are required. This document type is commonly used for enterprise software, specialized industry applications, or software containing sensitive intellectual property that requires careful protection through detailed usage restrictions and confidentiality provisions.
