West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement Regarding a Computer Program for use on Personal Computer

• Category: Technology - Software - Publishers and Work for Hire
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-13156BG
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a detailed Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement, and is for use in the computer, internet and/or software industries. Title: West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement Regarding a Computer Program for use on Personal Computer Keywords: West Virginia, author oriented software, royalty, license agreement, computer program, personal computer Description: The West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement is a legal document designed to protect the rights of authors in West Virginia who develop software programs for use on personal computers. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the author grants a license to end-users to utilize their computer program, while also ensuring that the author receives appropriate royalties. Under this agreement, the author retains the ownership rights to the software program while granting a non-exclusive license to end-users in West Virginia. This license grants users the right to install and use the software on their personal computers for personal or non-commercial purposes as allowed by the agreement. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the author's intellectual property and preventing unauthorized distribution or modification of the software. The West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement addresses various aspects, including: 1. Royalty Payments: It outlines the terms and conditions related to royalty payments, specifying the percentage or amount to be paid by end-users to the author as compensation for using the software. This section also defines the timeframe and method of royalty payment. 2. License Restrictions: This segment defines the limitations on the use of the software program. It outlines restrictions on reverse-engineering, decompiling, or duplicating the software, protecting the author's proprietary code and trade secrets. 3. User Obligations: The agreement highlights users' responsibilities, such as acknowledging the author's ownership and copyright, refraining from unauthorized distribution or modification, and providing feedback or bug reports to support software improvement. 4. Termination: This section includes conditions under which the license agreement may be terminated, such as non-compliance with terms, breach of agreement, or violation of intellectual property rights. It specifies the actions to be taken upon termination, including the discontinuation of software use and the removal or destruction of the software. Types of West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement Regarding a Computer Program for use on Personal Computer: 1. Individual License Agreement: This type of agreement is designed for authors who develop software independently and grant a license to individual end-users. 2. Enterprise License Agreement: This agreement targets businesses or organizations within West Virginia that wish to use the software on multiple personal computers within their network. It outlines the terms and conditions for the enterprise-wide use of the software while addressing specific requirements and provisions related to business usage. 3. Education/Library License Agreement: This variant of the agreement is tailored for educational institutions or libraries within West Virginia, granting them the rights to use the software on personal computers available for public use within their premises. It addresses specific considerations related to academia and public access. 4. Customized Agreement: This category represents an agreement that can be customized to suit specific situations, accommodating unique requirements or circumstances of the author's software program and its intended use. Note: The specific types of West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreements may vary depending on the preferences of the author, the nature of the software program, and the target audience for licensing.

Title: West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement Regarding a Computer Program for use on Personal Computer Keywords: West Virginia, author oriented software, royalty, license agreement, computer program, personal computer Description: The West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement is a legal document designed to protect the rights of authors in West Virginia who develop software programs for use on personal computers. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the author grants a license to end-users to utilize their computer program, while also ensuring that the author receives appropriate royalties. Under this agreement, the author retains the ownership rights to the software program while granting a non-exclusive license to end-users in West Virginia. This license grants users the right to install and use the software on their personal computers for personal or non-commercial purposes as allowed by the agreement. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the author's intellectual property and preventing unauthorized distribution or modification of the software. The West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement addresses various aspects, including: 1. Royalty Payments: It outlines the terms and conditions related to royalty payments, specifying the percentage or amount to be paid by end-users to the author as compensation for using the software. This section also defines the timeframe and method of royalty payment. 2. License Restrictions: This segment defines the limitations on the use of the software program. It outlines restrictions on reverse-engineering, decompiling, or duplicating the software, protecting the author's proprietary code and trade secrets. 3. User Obligations: The agreement highlights users' responsibilities, such as acknowledging the author's ownership and copyright, refraining from unauthorized distribution or modification, and providing feedback or bug reports to support software improvement. 4. Termination: This section includes conditions under which the license agreement may be terminated, such as non-compliance with terms, breach of agreement, or violation of intellectual property rights. It specifies the actions to be taken upon termination, including the discontinuation of software use and the removal or destruction of the software. Types of West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreement Regarding a Computer Program for use on Personal Computer: 1. Individual License Agreement: This type of agreement is designed for authors who develop software independently and grant a license to individual end-users. 2. Enterprise License Agreement: This agreement targets businesses or organizations within West Virginia that wish to use the software on multiple personal computers within their network. It outlines the terms and conditions for the enterprise-wide use of the software while addressing specific requirements and provisions related to business usage. 3. Education/Library License Agreement: This variant of the agreement is tailored for educational institutions or libraries within West Virginia, granting them the rights to use the software on personal computers available for public use within their premises. It addresses specific considerations related to academia and public access. 4. Customized Agreement: This category represents an agreement that can be customized to suit specific situations, accommodating unique requirements or circumstances of the author's software program and its intended use. Note: The specific types of West Virginia Author Oriented Software Royalty and License Agreements may vary depending on the preferences of the author, the nature of the software program, and the target audience for licensing.