Single Use Software License Template for Philippines

This Single Use Software License Agreement is designed for use in the Philippine market when a software owner (licensor) wishes to grant limited, non-transferable rights to use their software to a single end user or entity (licensee). The document is structured to comply with Philippine legislation, particularly the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293) and the E-Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792). It should be used when providing software access to individual users or organizations where the license is intended to be restricted to a single installation or user. The agreement includes essential provisions for protecting intellectual property rights, defining usage limitations, establishing payment terms, and setting warranty and liability parameters. It's particularly relevant for both off-the-shelf software products and customized solutions where controlled distribution and usage tracking are important.

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor and licensee, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the software, and purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Software', 'Documentation', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'License Fee', etc.

4. Grant of License: Scope and nature of the license, specifying that it is single-use and any territorial limitations

5. License Restrictions: Specific prohibitions and limitations on use of the software

6. License Fee and Payment: Financial terms, payment schedule, and method of payment

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Assertion of ownership rights and protection of IP

8. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

9. Limited Warranty: Scope of warranty provided for the software

10. Limitation of Liability: Limits on licensor's liability and disclaimers

11. Term and Termination: Duration of license and circumstances for termination

12. Post-Termination: Obligations and rights of parties after termination

13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, entire agreement, etc.