A standardized, pre-written contract outlines the terms and conditions under which software can be used. It’s a readily available template, often used as a starting point, that grants rights to the licensee while protecting the licensor’s intellectual property. An example would be a common End-User License Agreement (EULA) accompanying most downloaded or purchased software.
The employment of these standard agreements saves considerable time and legal expense. Businesses can quickly deploy software to users, knowing that basic rights and responsibilities are clearly defined. Historically, the development of such standardized legal texts addressed the need for efficient and scalable software distribution in the rapidly expanding digital landscape, minimizing the need for customized agreements in each instance.
