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Open Source Software Agreement Template for Pakistan

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Open Source Software Agreement

"I need an Open Source Software Agreement for releasing our company's machine learning library as open source software by March 2025, ensuring compatibility with both Pakistani law and international collaboration while protecting our patent rights."

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This Open Source Software Agreement is designed for use in Pakistan when organizations or individuals wish to make their software available under open source principles while ensuring compliance with Pakistani law. The agreement incorporates essential elements required by Pakistani legislation, including the Copyright Ordinance 1962, Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002, and Contract Act 1872, while maintaining alignment with international open source licensing practices. It is particularly suitable for software developers, companies, and organizations based in Pakistan or those operating under Pakistani jurisdiction who want to contribute to the open source community while maintaining legal clarity and protection. The agreement covers crucial aspects such as license grants, contribution terms, warranty disclaimers, and liability limitations, structured to be enforceable under Pakistani law while preserving open source principles.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the Licensor and potential Licensees

2. Background: Context of the software, its purpose, and the intention to make it available as open source

3. Definitions: Key terms including Software, Source Code, Derivative Works, Contribution, License, etc.

4. Grant of License: Scope of the license, including rights to use, modify, and distribute the software

5. License Conditions: Conditions under which the license is granted, including attribution requirements

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Statement of ownership and IP rights retention

7. Distribution Terms: Rules and conditions for redistributing the software

8. Contributions: Terms governing contributions to the software from third parties

9. Disclaimer of Warranty: Standard warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability

10. Termination: Conditions under which the license may be terminated

11. Governing Law: Specification of Pakistani law as the governing law

Optional Sections

1. Patent Claims: Include when the software might involve patentable elements or when explicit patent grants are needed

2. Export Controls: Include when the software might be subject to export restrictions

3. Data Protection: Include when the software processes personal or sensitive data

4. Third Party Components: Include when the software incorporates third-party open source components

5. Trademark Usage: Include when there are specific requirements about using the project's trademarks

6. Dispute Resolution: Include when specific dispute resolution mechanisms are preferred over standard court proceedings

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Software Description: Detailed description of the software, its components and functionality

2. Schedule B - Third Party Components: List of third-party components and their respective licenses

3. Schedule C - Contribution Guidelines: Detailed guidelines for contributing to the software

4. Appendix 1 - Attribution Notice: Required format for attribution notices

5. Appendix 2 - Compatible Licenses: List of licenses compatible with this agreement

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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