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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:
{{licensor_company_name}}, a company duly organized and existing under the laws of {{licensor_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Licensor");
AND
{{licensee_company_name}}, a company duly organized and existing under the laws of {{licensee_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Licensee").
The Licensor and Licensee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as "Party."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Licensor is the sole and exclusive owner of certain intellectual property, software, or services as more fully described in Schedule A (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensed Product");
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain a license to use the Licensed Product, and Licensor is willing to grant such a license in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
GRANT OF LICENSE
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Licensed Product solely for {{purpose_of_use}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Permitted Use”). The scope of this license is limited to {{geographical_limitations}} and {{number_of_users_or_devices}}.
TERMS OF USE
Licensee agrees to use the Licensed Product strictly in accordance with the Permitted Use. Licensee shall not, directly or indirectly:
a. Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Licensed Product.
b. Rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, sell, or otherwise transfer the Licensed Product to any third party.
c. Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Licensed Product.
d. Use the Licensed Product for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.
FEES AND PAYMENT
In consideration for the license granted herein, Licensee shall pay Licensor a license fee of {{currency}}{{amount}} ({{amount_in_words}}) {{payment_frequency}} (e.g., annually, monthly, one-time). Payment shall be made by {{payment_method}} to the account specified by Licensor. All payments are due within {{days_due}} days of the invoice date. Late payments may incur an interest charge of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% per annum.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Licensee acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in and to the Licensed Product, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents, are and shall remain owned by Licensor. This Agreement does not transfer any ownership rights in the Licensed Product to Licensee, only a limited right of use.
TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{term_duration}} (e.g., one year, five years) unless sooner terminated as provided herein. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{days_to_cure}} days of receiving written notice thereof. Upon termination, Licensee shall immediately cease all use of the Licensed Product and return or destroy all copies thereof.
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMER
Licensor warrants that it has the right to grant the license contemplated by this Agreement. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE LICENSED PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE LICENSED PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LICENSED PRODUCT, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LICENSOR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE TO LICENSOR HEREUNDER DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by {{dispute_resolution_method}} (e.g., arbitration, courts of {{court_jurisdiction}}).
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
LICENSOR:
___________________________
By: {{licensor_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{licensor_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{licensor_signature_date}}
LICENSEE:
___________________________
By: {{licensee_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{licensee_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{licensee_signature_date}}
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