How is Computer Code defined in a legal contract?
- Computer Code means programming code and software programs of any type, executable or not, including reusable code, libraries, routines, sub- routines, and utilities. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Computer Code means hardware, firmware, and software of any form, performing logic or other operations or including instructions, such that when executed, cause a computer or other data processing system to carry out logic or other operations. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Computer Code means programming code, including both Object Code and Source Code, unless specified otherwise. Seen in 1 SEC filing
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.
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🤔 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
- Computer Code means programming code, software or firmware, executable or not, performing operations on a computer or data processing system.
Relevant Contract Types
- Software Licensing Contract
- Software Development Agreement
- IT Services Contract
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
Relevant Circumstances
- Licensing software from a developer
- Engaging the services of a software development company
- Working with a provider of IT services
- Sharing sensitive information about software or systems
- Discussing proprietary coding or systems
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
- Computer Code means reusable code, including libraries, routines, sub-routines, and utilities.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Sharing or using open source software
- Licensing software with reusable components
- Developing software with reusable components or utilities
Relevant Sectors
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