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This Software As A Service License Agreement is essential for businesses providing or consuming cloud-based software services in Nigeria. It is designed to comply with Nigerian legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2023, Cybercrimes Act 2015, and relevant electronic transaction laws. The document is typically used when a service provider wants to establish a legally binding framework for delivering software services over the internet on a subscription basis. It addresses critical aspects such as service access, usage rights, data protection, security measures, service levels, payment terms, and liability limitations. The agreement is particularly important in the Nigerian context where digital service delivery is growing rapidly and regulatory compliance is becoming increasingly stringent. It provides necessary protections for both service providers and customers while ensuring alignment with local legal requirements.

1. Parties: Identifies the service provider and customer, including full legal names and registered addresses

2. Background: Describes the context of the agreement, the service provider's business, and the customer's desire to use the SaaS solution

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Software', 'User', 'Subscription Fees', etc.

4. Service Provision: Details of the SaaS services being provided, including access rights, service levels, and support

5. License Grant: Scope of the license, permitted uses, and restrictions on use of the software

6. Fees and Payment: Payment terms, subscription fees, payment schedule, and late payment consequences

7. Customer Obligations: Customer's responsibilities, including acceptable use policies and user management

8. Data Protection and Security: Compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Act, security measures, and data handling procedures

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership of IP, protection of rights, and any licensed materials

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information, obligations of both parties

11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement, renewal terms, termination rights and procedures

12. Limitation of Liability: Caps on liability, exclusions, and indemnification provisions

13. Force Majeure: Circumstances beyond parties' control and their consequences

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, entire agreement, etc.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes