software licensing
Digital usage rights
Software licensing governs how software may be used, distributed, and modified.
A license is the legal agreement between developer and user—it may restrict installation to one device, require payment per user, or allow free redistribution.
The company audited its software licensing to ensure compliance.
Open-source licenses permit modification; proprietary licenses typically forbid it.
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- GPLOpen source license type
- terms of serviceBinding usage conditions
- indemnificationCompensation for loss suffered
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
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