Define: Operational Software

The meaning of “Operational Software” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Operational Software defined in a legal contract?

  • Operational Software means any software which is actively in use for the operation, navigation or maintenance of a system or vessel. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Operational Software means computer programs or software used or required for validation and control of a system or mission, including any updates, modifications and enhancements to these programs. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Operational Software means any computer program (including application software, databases and related documentation), which is not part of the product software. Seen in 1 SEC Filing.
  • Operational Software means an established set of know-how and software developed to identify specific sites for the deployment of technology. Seen in 1 SEC Filing.

Please note that the definitions provided are simplified and modified versions of the original legal definitions to make them more understandable and applicable in a global context.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of operational software' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Operational Software means any software actively used for operation, navigation, validation, or control of a system.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Purchase of new software
  • Obtaining license for operational software
  • Development of a new software
  • Outsourcing of software development tasks

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Operational Software means computer programs including updates, modifications, and enhancements to optimize system performance.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Regular or scheduled updates and maintenance of software
  • Licensing software to end users
  • Providing software as a service
  • Transferring technology from one company to another

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Operational Software'?

Operational Software means any software actively used for operation, navigation, validation, or control of a system.

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