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On Premise Software License for Australia

On Premise Software License Template for Australia

An On-Premise Software License Agreement governed by Australian law that establishes the terms and conditions under which software is licensed for installation and use on the licensee's local infrastructure. This agreement encompasses provisions compliant with Australian consumer law, privacy regulations, and intellectual property legislation, while detailing license scope, usage rights, technical requirements, support services, and commercial terms. It includes specific provisions required under Australian jurisdiction, such as consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law and privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

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What is a On Premise Software License?

This On-Premise Software License Agreement is designed for use in the Australian market when a software provider wishes to license software for installation and use on a customer's local infrastructure. The agreement is structured to comply with Australian federal and state legislation, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). It should be used when software is being licensed for installation on the customer's own servers or infrastructure, rather than being provided as a cloud service. The agreement includes comprehensive terms covering license scope, usage rights, technical requirements, maintenance and support, warranties, and commercial terms, while ensuring compliance with Australian consumer protection laws and privacy regulations.

What sections should be included in a On Premise Software License?

1. Parties: Identifies and provides details of the licensor and licensee

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. License Grant: Specifies the scope, nature, and limitations of the software license

5. License Restrictions: Details prohibited uses and activities related to the software

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Establishes ownership of IP and protected materials

7. License Fees and Payment: Specifies payment terms, fees, and payment schedules

8. Installation and Acceptance: Outlines the process for software installation and acceptance criteria

9. Technical Requirements: Specifies minimum system requirements and technical specifications

10. Maintenance and Support: Details the support services provided and service levels

11. Warranties and Disclaimers: Sets out warranties provided and limitations of liability

12. Term and Termination: Specifies duration, renewal terms, and termination conditions

13. Confidentiality: Governs the handling of confidential information

14. General Provisions: Contains standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment

What sections are optional to include in a On Premise Software License?

1. Data Protection and Privacy: Required if the software processes personal data or when specific privacy compliance is needed

2. Disaster Recovery: Include when business continuity is critical or for enterprise software

3. Audit Rights: Add for licenses where usage monitoring is important or compliance verification is needed

4. Source Code Escrow: Include when source code access might be needed in specific circumstances

5. Professional Services: Add if implementation or configuration services are provided

6. Third Party Software: Include if the software incorporates third-party components

7. Export Controls: Required if software is subject to export regulations

8. Insurance: Include for high-value or high-risk implementations

What schedules should be included in a On Premise Software License?

1. Schedule 1 - Software Description: Detailed description of the licensed software and its components

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements and specifications

3. Schedule 3 - License Fees: Detailed breakdown of license fees and payment structure

4. Schedule 4 - Support Services: Detailed description of support services and service levels

5. Schedule 5 - Acceptable Use Policy: Detailed terms of acceptable use and restrictions

6. Appendix A - Installation Requirements: Detailed installation and implementation requirements

7. Appendix B - Security Requirements: Security standards and requirements for software use

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok˰ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

Australia

Publisher

tiktok˰

Document Type

Sector

Cost

Free to use

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