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Boilerplate Software License Agreement Template for Canada

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Boilerplate Software License Agreement

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This Boilerplate Software License Agreement is designed for use in Canadian jurisdictions when establishing software licensing relationships between software providers and their customers. It serves as a standardized template that can be customized based on specific software products and business requirements while maintaining compliance with Canadian federal and provincial laws. The agreement includes comprehensive provisions for intellectual property rights, usage terms, liability limitations, and data protection, making it suitable for both B2B and B2C software licensing arrangements. It incorporates current market standards and best practices while addressing specific Canadian legal requirements, including those related to privacy (PIPEDA), consumer protection, and electronic commerce laws. This template is particularly valuable for software companies seeking to standardize their licensing practices in the Canadian market.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies and defines the Licensor and Licensee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including Software, Documentation, Intellectual Property Rights, etc.

4. License Grant: Specifies the type, scope, and nature of the license being granted

5. License Restrictions: Details what the Licensee is not permitted to do with the software

6. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

7. Fees and Payment: Outlines the license fees, payment terms, and any recurring charges

8. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirms ownership of IP and protects the Licensor's rights

9. Confidentiality: Provisions for protecting confidential information exchanged between parties

10. Warranties and Disclaimers: Specifies what is and isn't warranted regarding the software

11. Limitation of Liability: Limits the Licensor's liability and specifies damage caps

12. Indemnification: Outlines mutual or one-way indemnification obligations

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

Optional Sections

1. Professional Services: Include when implementation, training, or maintenance services are part of the agreement

2. Service Level Agreement: Include for cloud-based software or when specific performance metrics are guaranteed

3. Data Protection: Include detailed data protection terms when personal data processing is involved

4. Source Code Escrow: Include when source code escrow arrangements are required for business continuity

5. Hardware Requirements: Include when specific hardware is required to use the software

6. Export Controls: Include when software may be subject to export control regulations

7. Audit Rights: Include when Licensor requires rights to audit Licensee's use of the software

8. Insurance: Include when specific insurance coverage is required from either party

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Software Description: Detailed description of the licensed software, including versions and components

2. Schedule B - License Fees: Breakdown of all applicable fees, payment schedules, and pricing terms

3. Schedule C - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements, system specifications, and compatibility requirements

4. Schedule D - Support and Maintenance Terms: Details of support services, maintenance, and updates if included

5. Schedule E - Service Level Agreement: Detailed performance metrics, availability requirements, and remedies

6. Appendix 1 - Authorized Users: Definition and list of authorized users or user categories if applicable

7. Appendix 2 - Security Requirements: Security standards and requirements for software use and data protection

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Agreement
Authorized Users
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Confidential Information
Configuration
Documentation
Effective Date
Fees
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Intellectual Property Rights
License
License Term
Licensee
Licensor
Maintenance Services
Modifications
Operating Environment
Parties
Personal Information
Professional Services
Security Breach
Services
Software
Source Code
Specifications
Support Services
System Requirements
Term
Territory
Third Party Components
Updates
Upgrades
User Data
Virus
Working Hours
Relevant Industries

Technology

Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Retail

Professional Services

Education

Government

Telecommunications

Energy

Transportation

Media and Entertainment

Relevant Teams

Legal

Information Technology

Procurement

Compliance

Software Development

Information Security

Commercial

Risk Management

Operations

Business Development

Contract Administration

Relevant Roles

Chief Technology Officer

Legal Counsel

Software Licensing Manager

Procurement Manager

IT Director

Compliance Officer

Contract Manager

Software Development Manager

Information Security Officer

Business Development Manager

Risk Manager

Operations Director

Commercial Manager

Chief Information Officer

Privacy Officer

Industries
Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42): Fundamental for software licensing as it governs the protection of computer programs as literary works and establishes the framework for licensing intellectual property rights
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): Relevant when the software processes personal data, establishing requirements for collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in commercial activities
Competition Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34): Ensures license terms don't contain anti-competitive provisions and comply with Canadian competition law requirements
Consumer Protection Act (varies by province): Applicable when licensing software to consumers, providing mandatory warranties and consumer rights that cannot be contracted out of
Sale of Goods Act (provincial legislation): May apply to software transactions, particularly regarding implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for purpose
Electronic Commerce Act (provincial legislation): Governs electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for online software licensing agreements
Patent Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. P-4): May be relevant if the software contains patented processes or technologies that need to be covered in the license agreement
Trade-marks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13): Important for provisions relating to the use of trademarks and branding in the software and its documentation
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