The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) adapted for Danish jurisdiction serves as a legal framework for open-source software development and distribution. This document is essential when organizations or individuals wish to release software under open-source terms while ensuring compliance with Danish and EU regulations. It incorporates key elements of Danish contract law, intellectual property protection, and data privacy requirements, making it suitable for both commercial and non-commercial use. The license is designed to facilitate collaborative development while protecting the rights of all parties involved, including original authors, contributors, and end users. It includes specific provisions for software modification, distribution obligations, and intellectual property rights management, all aligned with Danish legal standards and EU regulations.
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Common Development And Distribution License
I need a Common Development and Distribution License for our enterprise-level data analytics software that we plan to release as open source by March 2025, with specific provisions for commercial redistribution and cloud service deployment compliance under Danish law.
1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and potential licensees, including legal entities and individuals who may use or contribute to the software
2. Background: Context of the license, including the software's purpose and the intent to make it available under open source terms
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical and legal terms used throughout the license, including 'Covered Software', 'Modifications', 'Contributor', etc.
4. Grant of License: Explicit grant of rights to use, modify, and distribute the software under specified conditions
5. Distribution Obligations: Requirements for distributing the original and modified versions of the software
6. Modifications: Terms governing how modifications to the software can be made and distributed
7. Development Obligations: Requirements for contributing to and developing the software
8. GDPR Compliance: Provisions ensuring compliance with EU data protection regulations
9. Intellectual Property Rights: Statement of IP rights and handling of patents and trademarks
10. Warranty Disclaimer: Limitations of warranty and liability under Danish law
11. Termination: Conditions under which the license may be terminated and consequences of termination
12. Governing Law: Specification of Danish law as governing law and jurisdiction
1. Commercial Distribution: Additional terms for commercial distribution of the software, used when commercial use is anticipated
2. Third-Party Components: Handling of third-party software components, used when the software incorporates external libraries
3. Export Controls: Compliance with export regulations, used when international distribution is expected
4. Service Level Commitments: Performance and maintenance standards, used when offering supported versions
5. Contributor Agreement: Additional terms for contributors, used in projects expecting significant external contributions
6. Security Requirements: Specific security obligations, used for software handling sensitive data
7. Compliance with Industry Standards: Additional compliance requirements, used for industry-specific applications
1. Schedule A - Software Description: Technical description of the covered software and its components
2. Schedule B - Required Notices: Text of required copyright and license notices
3. Schedule C - Compatible Licenses: List of licenses compatible with this CDDL
4. Schedule D - Contribution Guidelines: Technical and procedural requirements for contributions
5. Schedule E - API Documentation: Documentation of public APIs covered by the license
6. Appendix 1 - Source Code Availability: Information about where and how to access the source code
7. Appendix 2 - Build Instructions: Technical instructions for building the software
Authors
Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Applicable Law
Contributor
Contribution
Covered Software
Derivative Works
Distribute
Documentation
Effective Date
Electronic Form
End User
Initial Developer
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Modifications
Original Code
Patent Claims
Personal Data
Source Code
Executable Code
Software
Third Party Software
You (or Your)
Larger Work
Commercial Use
Contributor Version
Data Protection Laws
Development Process
Distribution Medium
External Deployment
Licensed Patents
Object Code
Open Source
Parties
Requirements
Secondary License
Submission Date
Technical Documentation
Territory
User Documentation
Applicable Law
Contributor
Contribution
Covered Software
Derivative Works
Distribute
Documentation
Effective Date
Electronic Form
End User
Initial Developer
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Modifications
Original Code
Patent Claims
Personal Data
Source Code
Executable Code
Software
Third Party Software
You (or Your)
Larger Work
Commercial Use
Contributor Version
Data Protection Laws
Development Process
Distribution Medium
External Deployment
Licensed Patents
Object Code
Open Source
Parties
Requirements
Secondary License
Submission Date
Technical Documentation
Territory
User Documentation
Clauses
License Grant
Distribution Rights
Intellectual Property
Development Rights
Contributor Obligations
Patent Rights
Trademark Usage
Warranty Disclaimer
Liability Limitation
Compliance Requirements
Data Protection
Source Code Access
Modification Rights
Distribution Requirements
Third Party Rights
Termination
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Notice Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Contribution Process
Commercial Distribution
Export Control
Compatibility Requirements
Security Obligations
Indemnification
Assignment
Severability
Force Majeure
Amendment Process
Distribution Rights
Intellectual Property
Development Rights
Contributor Obligations
Patent Rights
Trademark Usage
Warranty Disclaimer
Liability Limitation
Compliance Requirements
Data Protection
Source Code Access
Modification Rights
Distribution Requirements
Third Party Rights
Termination
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Notice Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Contribution Process
Commercial Distribution
Export Control
Compatibility Requirements
Security Obligations
Indemnification
Assignment
Severability
Force Majeure
Amendment Process
Relevant Industries
Information Technology
Software Development
Financial Services
Healthcare Technology
Educational Technology
E-commerce
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Research and Development
Public Sector
Digital Media
Biotechnology
Industrial Automation
Consumer Electronics
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Compliance
Information Security
Product Development
Open Source Governance
Risk Management
Intellectual Property
Technology Operations
Quality Assurance
Relevant Roles
Software Developer
Legal Counsel
Intellectual Property Attorney
Chief Technology Officer
Open Source Compliance Manager
Software Architect
Development Team Lead
Product Manager
IT Security Manager
Chief Information Officer
Licensing Compliance Officer
Software Distribution Manager
Technology Risk Manager
Data Protection Officer
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