Open Source Software Licence Template for Philippines

The Open Source Software License is essential for organizations and individuals in the Philippines who wish to make their software freely available while maintaining certain controls and protections. This document type is particularly relevant when software developers or companies want to release their code under open source terms while ensuring compliance with Philippine intellectual property laws. The license typically includes detailed provisions about code usage, modification rights, distribution terms, and liability limitations. It's structured to comply with both Philippine legal requirements (particularly the Intellectual Property Code and E-Commerce Act) and international open source standards. The document is commonly used for software projects that aim to foster collaboration, innovation, and code sharing while maintaining legal clarity and protection for all parties involved.

1. Parties: Identification of the Licensor (copyright holder) and definition of Licensee (users of the software)

2. Background: Brief context about the software and the purpose of making it open source

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Derivative Works', 'Contribution', 'Distribution', and other relevant terms

4. Grant of License: Explicit grant of rights to use, modify, and distribute the software under open source terms

5. Scope of License: Details of what users can and cannot do with the software

6. Distribution Rights and Obligations: Terms governing redistribution of the original or modified software

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Statement of ownership and intellectual property rights retention

8. Disclaimer of Warranty: Clear statement that the software is provided 'as is' without warranties

9. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on licensor's liability for damages

10. Termination: Conditions under which the license may be terminated and consequences of termination