Freeware Licence Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Freeware Licence Agreement

"I need a Freeware License Agreement for my educational software application that will be distributed to universities across the UK, with specific terms about academic use and a complete disclaimer of liability for any research outcomes."

Document background
The Freeware License Agreement is essential when distributing software at no cost while maintaining control over its use and protecting intellectual property rights. This document should be used when offering software free of charge to users, whether for personal or commercial use. It establishes clear terms for software usage, redistribution rights, and liability limitations. Under English and Welsh law, this agreement ensures compliance with relevant legislation while protecting both the software developer's interests and user rights. The agreement typically covers usage terms, warranty disclaimers, intellectual property protection, and termination conditions.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies the licensor and potential licensees

2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the freeware license

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of License: Specifies the rights granted to users of the freeware

5. Intellectual Property Rights: Establishes ownership and protection of IP rights

6. Restrictions: Outlines prohibited uses and activities

7. Disclaimer of Warranties: States that the software is provided 'as-is'

8. Limitation of Liability: Limits the licensor's liability for damages

9. Termination: Specifies conditions for license termination

Optional Sections

1. Data Protection: Required if software processes personal data - includes data processing terms and privacy requirements

2. Updates and Support: Describes any update policies or support provisions - included when updates or support are offered

3. Third-Party Software: Addresses third-party components and their licenses - required when software includes third-party components

4. Export Controls: Addresses export compliance requirements - needed for international distribution

Suggested Schedules

1. Software Description: Detailed description of the software and its functionality

2. Technical Requirements: System requirements and technical specifications

3. Third-Party Licenses: List of third-party components and their respective licenses

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

Industries

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, copyright holders' rights, duration of protection, and fair dealing provisions

Computer Programs (Restrictions on the Grant of Patents) Order 1999: Legislation governing software patentability considerations in the UK legal framework

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering consumer protection, fairness of terms, and transparency requirements for software distributed to consumers

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for data protection, covering personal data processing, privacy requirements, and data protection obligations

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic contracting requirements, information provision obligations, and formation of electronic contracts

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing limitation of liability provisions and reasonableness of contractual terms

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting against misleading actions or omissions and unfair commercial practices in trading

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