Document background
The Site Software License agreement is a specialized legal instrument designed for organizations needing to license software for use at specific physical locations or designated sites in South Africa. This document becomes necessary when software providers want to grant limited-scope licenses that restrict usage to particular premises or facilities, rather than offering enterprise-wide or unlimited deployment rights. The agreement incorporates provisions compliant with South African legislation, including the Copyright Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, and POPIA. It typically includes detailed terms about permitted users, site definitions, deployment restrictions, technical support arrangements, and disaster recovery provisions. This type of agreement is particularly relevant for organizations with multiple locations who need to manage software licensing on a site-by-site basis, or for those requiring specific security and access controls for different locations.
