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The Source Code Licence Agreement is essential when a software developer or company wishes to license their source code while maintaining ownership rights. This document is particularly relevant in commercial software development, technology transfers, and collaborative development projects. Under English and Welsh law, it provides a comprehensive framework for protecting intellectual property while enabling controlled access to source code. The agreement typically includes detailed terms about usage rights, modifications, distribution restrictions, confidentiality obligations, and technical support arrangements. It's designed to balance the licensor's need to protect their intellectual property with the licensee's requirement for legitimate use of the source code.
