License Agreement
Software or intellectual property licensing terms covering royalties, territory rights, sublicensing, and usage restrictions.
License Agreement
This License Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of effective_date (the "Effective Date") by and between:
licensor_name ("Licensor"); and
licensee_name ("Licensee").
Licensor and Licensee are each referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
1. Definitions
"Licensed Property" means licensed_property, including all associated documentation, updates, and improvements provided by Licensor during the term of this Agreement.
"Derivative Works" means any modifications, adaptations, translations, or enhancements of the Licensed Property created by or on behalf of Licensee.
"Net Revenue" means gross revenue derived from the use, sale, or sublicensing of the Licensed Property, less returns, allowances, shipping costs, and applicable taxes.
2. Grant of License
2.1 License Grant
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable (except as set forth in Section 2.3) license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute the Licensed Property within the Territory for the purposes described herein.
2.2 Territory
The license granted under this Agreement is limited to the following territory: territory (the "Territory"). Licensee shall not use, market, sell, or distribute the Licensed Property outside the Territory without Licensor's prior written consent.
2.3 Sublicensing
Licensee may sublicense the Licensed Property to third parties only with the prior written consent of Licensor. Any sublicense shall be subject to terms no less restrictive than those contained in this Agreement. Licensee shall remain responsible for the acts and omissions of its sublicensees. Licensee shall provide Licensor with a copy of each sublicense agreement within ten (10) business days of execution.
2.4 Restrictions
Licensee shall not: (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Licensed Property; (b) remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Licensed Property; (c) use the Licensed Property to develop a competing product; or (d) assign or transfer this license except as expressly permitted herein.
3. Compensation
3.1 License Fee
Licensee shall pay Licensor an initial license fee of license_fee (the "License Fee"), due and payable within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date.
3.2 Royalties
In addition to the License Fee, Licensee shall pay Licensor a royalty of royalty_rate% of Net Revenue generated from the Licensed Property (the "Royalty"). Royalty payments shall be calculated quarterly and paid within thirty (30) days following the end of each calendar quarter.
3.3 Royalty Reports
Licensee shall provide Licensor with a written royalty report with each quarterly payment, detailing: (a) gross revenue generated from the Licensed Property during the quarter; (b) any permitted deductions; (c) calculation of Net Revenue; and (d) the royalty amount due.
3.4 Audit Rights
Licensor shall have the right, upon reasonable notice and no more than once per calendar year, to audit Licensee's books and records related to the Licensed Property to verify the accuracy of royalty payments. If an audit reveals an underpayment of more than five percent (5%), Licensee shall bear the cost of the audit in addition to the underpaid amount.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership
Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Licensed Property, including all intellectual property rights therein. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a transfer or assignment of any ownership rights to Licensee.
4.2 Derivative Works
Any Derivative Works created by Licensee shall be owned jointly by Licensor and Licensee. Licensee grants Licensor a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use any Derivative Works for any purpose. Licensee shall not distribute Derivative Works outside the scope of this Agreement without Licensor's prior written consent.
4.3 Infringement
Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any known or suspected infringement of the Licensed Property by third parties. Licensor shall have the primary right to enforce intellectual property rights in the Licensed Property, and Licensee shall reasonably cooperate in any such enforcement action at Licensor's expense.
5. Representations and Warranties
Licensor represents and warrants that: (a) Licensor has the full right, power, and authority to grant the license set forth in this Agreement; (b) the Licensed Property does not, to Licensor's knowledge, infringe any third-party intellectual property rights; and (c) the Licensed Property will perform substantially in accordance with its documentation when used as intended.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE LICENSED PROPERTY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
6. Term and Termination
6.1 Term
This Agreement shall be effective for a period of term_years years from the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
6.2 Termination for Cause
Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party: (a) commits a material breach that remains uncured for thirty (30) days after written notice; (b) becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or has a receiver appointed for a substantial portion of its assets; or (c) ceases to conduct business in the normal course.
6.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination or expiration: (a) all licenses granted hereunder shall immediately terminate; (b) Licensee shall cease all use of the Licensed Property and destroy or return all copies within thirty (30) days; (c) Licensee shall pay all outstanding fees and royalties accrued through the termination date; and (d) Sections 4, 5, 7, and 8 shall survive termination.
7. Limitation of Liability
NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY. LICENSOR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY LICENSEE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
8. General Provisions
(a) Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of governing_state.
(b) Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof.
(c) Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument signed by both Parties.
(d) Assignment: Licensee may not assign this Agreement without Licensor's prior written consent, except in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all of Licensee's assets.
(e) Notices: All notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below.
(f) Severability: If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this License Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Licensor
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Licensee
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