Software Licence Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This Software Licence Agreement grants a customer the right to use software on defined terms. It sets out the licence scope, restrictions, fees, support and IP ownership, making it ideal for software vendors and developers licensing their products to business users in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for software vendors, developers and resellers who licence software to customers, and for businesses taking a software licence. It suits on-premise or installed software where the supplier retains ownership and grants a right to use.

What does the template include?

The agreement is fully structured and covers the key licensing terms:

• Parties — the licensor and the licensee.
• Description of Software — the licensed software.
• Grant of Licence — the scope of the rights granted.
• Restrictions — limits on use of the software.
• Intellectual Property — ownership of the software and IP.
• Licence Fee — charges for the licence.
• Support and Maintenance — support arrangements.
• Updates and Upgrades — provision of updates.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential information.
• Term — duration of the licence.
• Termination — how the licence can end.
• Warranties and Liability — assurances and liability limits.
• Data Protection — UK GDPR and data handling.
• Governing Law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Entire Agreement — the contract as the complete agreement.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Simply fill in the highlighted fields, tick the relevant checkboxes and edit any clauses to suit your arrangement. No special software is required.

Format and scope

The document downloads as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. It is drafted for use in England and Wales with light, general legal references.