Difference between revisions of "Write Your Own EULA"

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This is step 15 of [[25 Steps to Build Your Own Micro ISV]]
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* Final check is with a lawyer -- but build the first drafts yourself
 
* Final check is with a lawyer -- but build the first drafts yourself
 
* People buy a license to use the software -- not the software itself
 
* People buy a license to use the software -- not the software itself

Latest revision as of 05:25, 7 November 2009

This is step 15 of 25 Steps to Build Your Own Micro ISV

  • Final check is with a lawyer -- but build the first drafts yourself
  • People buy a license to use the software -- not the software itself
  • Be specific! is it per user? per processor? per connection?
  • Think hard about risks -- what can go wrong? How can someone misuse your software and cause themselves harm?
  • Disclaim to the fullest extent
  • Consult web sources
  • Compare to others
  • Trial period versus post-payment -- explain this in your EULA


This is step 15 of 25 Steps to Build Your Own Micro ISV