This Open Source Copyright License is designed for use when releasing software or other copyrighted works under an open source model within the Irish legal framework. It provides a comprehensive legal structure that balances the interests of copyright holders with the collaborative principles of open source development. The license is particularly relevant in scenarios where organizations or individuals wish to make their intellectual property freely available while maintaining certain controls and protections. It incorporates provisions from the Irish Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and relevant EU regulations, making it suitable for both domestic and international use. The document includes essential elements such as license grants, usage conditions, warranty disclaimers, and liability limitations, while ensuring compatibility with Irish legal requirements and open source community standards.
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Key Requirements PROMPT example:
Open Source Copyright License
"I need an Open Source Copyright License under Irish law for a machine learning software library that will be released in March 2025, with specific provisions for academic use and commercial applications, ensuring that any derivative works must also be open source."
1. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the license, including 'Work', 'Derivative Works', 'Source Code', 'Object Code', 'License', 'Licensor', and 'You/Your'
2. Grant of Copyright License: Specifies the rights being granted under copyright law, including rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Work
3. Conditions of Use: Lists the conditions under which the licensed rights must be exercised, including attribution requirements and notices that must be retained
4. Restrictions: Specifies what users cannot do with the licensed work and any limitations on the license grant
5. Contributions: Defines how contributions to the Work are handled and the rights granted by contributors
6. Disclaimer of Warranty: States that the Work is provided 'as is' without warranties, as typical in open source licenses
7. Limitation of Liability: Limits the licensor's liability in connection with the Work, subject to Irish law requirements
8. Termination: Specifies when and how the license terminates and the consequences of termination
1. Patent License: Include when the license needs to address patent rights, granting patent license for any patents held by contributors that would be infringed by their contributions
2. Trademark Rights: Include when there's a need to address the use of trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the licensor
3. Network Use Rights: Include when the license needs to address use of the Work over a computer network, particularly relevant for server software
4. Additional Warranties: Include when offering any additional warranties beyond the basic disclaimer, though rare in open source licenses
5. Compliance with Laws: Include when there are specific regulatory requirements or legal obligations that users need to be aware of
6. Export Control: Include when the software might be subject to export control regulations
7. Data Protection: Include when the software processes personal data or when GDPR compliance needs to be addressed
1. Form of Attribution Notice: Template for the attribution notice that must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Work
2. Compatible Licenses: List of licenses deemed compatible with this license for purposes of combining or linking code
3. Technical Requirements: Technical specifications or requirements for maintaining compliance with the license terms
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Derivative Works
Compatible Licenses
Export Control
Data Protection
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Severability
No Trademark License
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Assignment
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