This Open Source Copyright License is designed for use in Switzerland and international contexts where Swiss law governs the licensing relationship. It serves as a crucial legal framework for software developers, organizations, and individuals who wish to make their software freely available while retaining certain rights and protections under Swiss law. The license combines standard open source principles with specific requirements of Swiss copyright law and the Swiss Code of Obligations, making it particularly suitable for Swiss-based projects or international projects choosing Swiss jurisdiction. It includes comprehensive provisions for copyright protection, usage rights, modification permissions, and distribution requirements, while addressing liability and warranty issues in accordance with Swiss legal standards.
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1. Preamble: Identifies the license and provides context about the software and open source principles
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the license, including 'Work', 'Derivative Works', 'Contribution', and 'Contributor'
3. Grant of Copyright License: Specifies the rights granted under the license, including use, modification, and distribution rights
4. Conditions of Use: States the conditions under which the licensed rights may be exercised
5. Distribution Obligations: Details requirements for distributing the original and modified versions of the software
6. Contributor Provisions: Addresses rights and obligations related to contributions to the software
7. Disclaimer of Warranty: States that the software is provided 'as-is' without warranties
8. Limitation of Liability: Limits the licensor's liability under Swiss law
9. Attribution Requirements: Specifies how copyright notices and attributions must be maintained
10. Termination: Describes circumstances under which the license may terminate and the consequences
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Patent License: Optional section granting patent rights, used when the software may be subject to patent protection
2. Trademark Rights: Optional section addressing use of trademarks, used when the software includes branded elements
3. Export Controls: Optional section addressing export regulations, used for software with international distribution
4. Data Protection Compliance: Optional section addressing data protection requirements, used when software processes personal data
5. Commercial Use Provisions: Optional section detailing additional terms for commercial use, used in dual-licensing scenarios
6. Network Use Provisions: Optional section addressing network and cloud deployment, used for server-side software
1. Schedule A - Licensed Software: Detailed description of the software covered by the license
2. Schedule B - Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components and their respective licenses
3. Schedule C - Required Notices: Complete text of copyright notices and attributions that must be included
4. Appendix A - Compatible Licenses: List of open source licenses compatible with this license
5. Appendix B - Usage Examples: Examples of proper license notice placement and attribution
Relevant legal definitions
Work
Software
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Work
Modification
Contribution
Contributor
License
Licensor
Licensee
Distribution
User
Copyright Holder
Author
Notice
Repository
Documentation
API
Library
Module
Component
Compatible License
Commercial Use
Deploy
Distribute
Link
Reproduce
Patent Rights
Copyright Notice
Attribution
Third Party Component
Intellectual Property Rights
Personal Data
Production Use
Network Use
Server
End User
Affiliate
Effective Date
Territory
Interface
Binary Form
Compilation
Original Work
Pull Request
Patch
Fork
Merge
Software
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Work
Modification
Contribution
Contributor
License
Licensor
Licensee
Distribution
User
Copyright Holder
Author
Notice
Repository
Documentation
API
Library
Module
Component
Compatible License
Commercial Use
Deploy
Distribute
Link
Reproduce
Patent Rights
Copyright Notice
Attribution
Third Party Component
Intellectual Property Rights
Personal Data
Production Use
Network Use
Server
End User
Affiliate
Effective Date
Territory
Interface
Binary Form
Compilation
Original Work
Pull Request
Patch
Fork
Merge
Clauses
License Grant
Copyright Notice
Patent Rights
Trademark Usage
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution Requirements
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Termination
Compliance
Contribution
Third Party Rights
Export Control
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Notice Requirements
Source Code Access
Binary Distribution
Documentation Requirements
License Compatibility
Data Protection
Commercial Use
Network Usage
Enforcement
Severability
Assignment
Entire Agreement
Copyright Notice
Patent Rights
Trademark Usage
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution Requirements
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Termination
Compliance
Contribution
Third Party Rights
Export Control
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Notice Requirements
Source Code Access
Binary Distribution
Documentation Requirements
License Compatibility
Data Protection
Commercial Use
Network Usage
Enforcement
Severability
Assignment
Entire Agreement
Relevant Industries
Technology
Software Development
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Healthcare Technology
Education Technology
Industrial Automation
Digital Media
E-commerce
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Cybersecurity
Research and Development
Open Source Software
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Compliance
Intellectual Property
Research and Development
Product Development
Information Technology
Open Source Program Office
Engineering
Risk Management
Relevant Roles
Legal Counsel
Software Developer
Chief Technology Officer
Intellectual Property Manager
Open Source Program Manager
Compliance Officer
Software Architect
Development Team Lead
Product Manager
Technology Director
General Counsel
IP Rights Manager
Software Project Manager
Chief Legal Officer
Technology Compliance Manager
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