software license

software license

1. Software

2. licence

3. What type are?

   • typically provide end users with the right to one or more copies of the software without violating
     • Why software licenses are important
       • A software license establishes the rights of all parties involved with the software: the author, the provider and the end users. It defines the relationship between the software company and users and explains how they are protected.
         • Proprietary
           • This is the most restrictive license type. Proprietary software licenses make it illegal to copy, modify or distribute the software. These licenses provide the software owners with the most protection from unauthorized use of the software.

4. What is a software license?

   • A software license is a document that provides legally binding guidelines for the use and distribution

5. How do software licenses work?

   • A software license is a document that states the rights of the developer and user of a piece of software. It defines how the software can be used and how it will be paid for. The following are some examples of specifications a license might include
     • how many times the software can be downloaded; what the software will cost; and what level of access users
       • its a contract?
         • Yes it is, its because:
           • The license is a contract between the user or user organization and the developer. It defines the terms of the license. A user must agree to the terms of the license when acquiring the software.
             • Public domain.
               • This software is freely available. Anyone can use and change it or incorporate code from this software into an application. However, businesses should use caution as altered code may not meet enterprise quality and security standards