{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this {{date_of_agreement}}
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".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Licensor controls certain intellectual property as described herein ("Licensed Property");
WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to obtain a license to use the Licensed Property, and the Licensor is willing to grant such a license, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
GRANT OF LICENSE
1.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a {{exclusive_non_exclusive}} (e.g., exclusive/non-exclusive), {{transferable_non_transferable}} (e.g., transferable/non-transferable), {{revocable_irrevocable}} (e.g., revocable/irrevocable) license to use the Licensed Property as described in Schedule A, solely for the purpose of {{purpose_of_license}} (the "Permitted Use").
1.2. The term of this license shall commence on {{effective_date}} and shall continue for a period of {{license_term_duration}} unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
1.3. The Licensee shall not sublicense, assign, or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
LICENSE FEES AND PAYMENT
2.1. In consideration for the license granted herein, the Licensee shall pay the Licensor a license fee of {{currency}} {{license_fee_amount}} on {{payment_due_date_or_schedule}}.
2.2. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by the Licensor in writing.
2.3. Any overdue payments shall accrue interest at a rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum, compounded monthly.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1. The Licensee acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in the Licensed Property remain the sole and exclusive property of the Licensor.
3.2. The Licensee shall not, at any time, challenge the validity or ownership of the Licensed Property.
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
4.1. The Licensor warrants that it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the license contemplated herein.
4.2. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE LICENSED PROPERTY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
INDEMNIFICATION
5.1. The Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the Licensee's use of the Licensed Property, breach of this Agreement, or any third-party claims.
5.2. The Licensor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensee from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with a claim that the Licensed Property infringes on the intellectual property rights of a third party, provided the Licensee gives prompt notice of any such claim.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TERMINATION
7.1. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice thereof.
7.2. Upon termination, the Licensee shall immediately cease all use of the Licensed Property and return all copies thereof to the Licensor.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_country}}.
8.2. 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 {{arbitration_institution}}.
8.3. The seat of arbitration shall be {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
9.2. Amendments: No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
9.3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
9.4. Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by reputable overnight courier, or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
LICENSOR:
___________________________
By: {{licensor_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{licensor_authorized_signatory_title}}
LICENSEE:
___________________________
By: {{licensee_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{licensee_authorized_signatory_title}}
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