This Open Source Software License is designed for use in New Zealand's legal jurisdiction, providing a robust framework for software distribution and collaboration. It is particularly suitable for software developers, organizations, and businesses seeking to release their software under open source terms while maintaining compliance with New Zealand law. The license incorporates essential elements of open source principles, including the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software, while addressing specific requirements under New Zealand's legal framework, such as the Copyright Act 1994 and Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. It includes provisions for intellectual property protection, liability limitations, warranty disclaimers, and contribution management, making it suitable for both simple software projects and complex collaborative developments.
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1. Parties: Identifies the licensor (copyright holder) and defines the 'you' (licensee) to whom the license is granted
2. Background: Establishes the context of the software, its purpose, and the intent to license it under open source terms
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the license, including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', and 'Contribution'
4. Grant of License: Specifies the rights granted to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software and source code
5. Conditions: Lists the conditions under which the license is granted, including attribution requirements and source code availability
6. Contributor License: Establishes terms for contributions made to the software by third parties
7. Disclaimer of Warranty: Disclaims warranties to the extent permitted by New Zealand law, particularly under the Consumer Guarantees Act
8. Limitation of Liability: Limits liability of the licensor in compliance with New Zealand law
9. Termination: Specifies conditions under which the license may terminate and the consequences of termination
10. General Provisions: Includes governing law, jurisdiction, and other standard contractual provisions required under New Zealand law
1. Patent License: Include when the software may be subject to patent rights that need to be explicitly licensed
2. Trademark Usage: Include when there are specific requirements or restrictions regarding the use of associated trademarks
3. Export Controls: Include when the software may be subject to export control regulations
4. Privacy Compliance: Include when the software processes personal information, ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act 2020
5. Network Usage: Include when the software is intended to be used over a network or as a service
6. Commercial Distribution: Include when allowing for commercial distribution with specific terms
7. Compatible Licenses: Include when specifying which other open source licenses are compatible for combined works
1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, including version number and components covered by the license
2. Schedule 2 - Third-Party Components: List of third-party software components included and their respective licenses
3. Schedule 3 - Required Notices: Specific attribution notices and disclaimers that must be included in distributions
4. Appendix A - License Template: Template for license notices to be included in source files
5. Appendix B - Contribution Agreement: Template contributor license agreement for code contributions
Relevant legal definitions
Software
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Work
Modification
Contribution
Contributor
Distribution
You
Licensor
License
Copyright Holder
Patent Rights
Third Party Components
Documentation
User
Commercial Use
Network Use
Intellectual Property Rights
Binary Form
Distribute
Reproduction
Original Work
Notice
Include
Publicly Available
Repository
Version Control System
Application Programming Interface (API)
Compatible License
Covered Work
End User
Material
New Zealand Law
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Work
Modification
Contribution
Contributor
Distribution
You
Licensor
License
Copyright Holder
Patent Rights
Third Party Components
Documentation
User
Commercial Use
Network Use
Intellectual Property Rights
Binary Form
Distribute
Reproduction
Original Work
Notice
Include
Publicly Available
Repository
Version Control System
Application Programming Interface (API)
Compatible License
Covered Work
End User
Material
New Zealand Law
Clauses
Grant of Rights
License Scope
Copyright Notice
Patent Grant
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution Requirements
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Contributor License
Third Party Components
Source Code Access
Trademark Usage
Termination
Governing Law
Export Control
Privacy Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights
Contribution Terms
Compatibility
Severability
Assignment
Entire Agreement
Notices
Dispute Resolution
License Scope
Copyright Notice
Patent Grant
Distribution Rights
Modification Rights
Attribution Requirements
Warranty Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Contributor License
Third Party Components
Source Code Access
Trademark Usage
Termination
Governing Law
Export Control
Privacy Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights
Contribution Terms
Compatibility
Severability
Assignment
Entire Agreement
Notices
Dispute Resolution
Relevant Industries
Technology
Software Development
Education
Research and Development
Financial Services
Healthcare
Government
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Retail
Professional Services
Non-Profit
Media and Entertainment
Relevant Teams
Legal
Software Development
Information Technology
Compliance
Research and Development
Product Management
Quality Assurance
Documentation
DevOps
Open Source Program Office
Information Security
Relevant Roles
Software Developer
Legal Counsel
Intellectual Property Attorney
Chief Technology Officer
Development Team Lead
Open Source Program Manager
Compliance Officer
IT Director
Software Architect
Product Manager
Research Scientist
Technical Documentation Writer
Quality Assurance Engineer
System Administrator
DevOps Engineer
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