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License Agreement

This License Agreement template is used when granting a third party the right to use intellectual property or services under specified terms and conditions. It is suitable for various licensing scenarios in a Southern African business context.

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{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

LICENSE AGREEMENT

This LICENSE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

{{licensor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{licensor_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Licensor”);

AND

{{licensee_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{licensee_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Licensee”).

The Licensor and Licensee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

1. RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Licensor is the sole and exclusive owner of certain intellectual property described herein;

WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to obtain a license to use the aforementioned intellectual property from the Licensor under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:

2. GRANT OF LICENSE

2.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a {{exclusive_non_exclusive}} (e.g., 'non-exclusive', 'exclusive'), {{transferable_non_transferable}} (e.g., 'non-transferable'), {{revocable_irrevocable}} (e.g., 'revocable'), worldwide license to use the intellectual property described in Schedule A (the “Licensed IP”) for the purpose of {{purpose_of_license}}.

2.2. The Licensee shall not sublicense, assign, or otherwise transfer any rights granted under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{term_duration}} (e.g., 'five (5) years', 'one (1) year') unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

3.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach of this Agreement by the other Party, which breach is not cured within {{cure_period}} days of receiving written notice of such breach.

4. LICENSE FEES AND PAYMENT

4.1. In consideration for the license granted herein, the Licensee shall pay to the Licensor a license fee of {{currency}} {{amount}} ({{amount_words}}) upon the Effective Date.

4.2. In addition, the Licensee shall pay a royalty of {{royalty_percentage}} percent ({{royalty_percentage}}%) of the Net Sales generated from the use of the Licensed IP, payable {{payment_frequency}} (e.g., 'quarterly', 'annually') within {{payment_days}} days after the end of each {{payment_period}} (e.g., 'quarter', 'year').

4.3. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account designated by the Licensor in writing.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1. The Licensee acknowledges that all rights, title, and interest in and to the Licensed IP, including all intellectual property rights therein, shall remain with the Licensor.

5.2. The Licensee shall not, at any time during or after the term of this Agreement, dispute or contest the validity of the Licensor’s ownership of the Licensed IP.

6. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION

6.1. The Licensor warrants that it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the license to the Licensed IP as provided herein.

6.2. The Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the Licensee’s use of the Licensed IP.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}} in {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

9. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or by reputable courier service to the addresses of the Parties first set forth above.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

LICENSOR:

_____________________________

By: {{licensor_signatory_name}}

Title: {{licensor_signatory_title}}

LICENSEE:

_____________________________

By: {{licensee_signatory_name}}

Title: {{licensee_signatory_title}}

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