Example End-User License Agreements
The following are a couple of of end-user license agreements (EULA) that you could use in your project to require the Maintenance Fee.
Require the Maintenance Fee EULA
This license requires all revenue generating consumers to pay the Maintenance Fee. Update the [Project Name] and [Software Name] values that are appropriate to describe your software and project name. Often the two will be the same.
End User License Agreement (EULA)
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreementbetween you ("User") and [Project Name] ("Project") for the use of[Software Name] ("Software"). By installing, accessing, or using theSoftware, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
1. License Grant
Project grants User a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to usethe Software, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2. Open Source Maintenance Fee
User acknowledges that the Software is open-source and requires ongoingmaintenance and support. To ensure continued development and stability,User agrees to pay the Open Source Maintenance Fee ("Fee") as determinedby the Project, if the User generates revenue using the Software. TheFee must be paid as determined by the Project to maintain the right touse the Software.
3. Termination
Failure to pay the Fee will result in the termination of this license.Upon termination, User must cease all use of the Software and remove itfrom all systems.
4. Disclaimer of Warranty
The Software is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Projectdisclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limitedto warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
5. Limitation of Liability
Project shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequentialdamages arising out of the use of the Software.
By using the Software, User acknowledges and agrees to the terms of thisAgreement, including the payment of the Open Source Maintenance Fee.Require the Maintenance Fee except for Customers EULA
This license requires all consumers to pay the Maintenance Fee unless they are customers of the company developing the project. Update the [Company Name], [Project Name], and [Software Name] values that are appropriate to describe your company, project, and software. Often the [Project Name] and [Software Name] will be the same.
End User License Agreement (EULA)
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreementbetween you ("User") and [Project Name] ("Project") produced by[Company Name]("Company") for the use of [Software Name] ("Software").By installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to be boundby the terms of this Agreement.
1. License Grant
Project grants User a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use theSoftware, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2. Open Source Maintenance Fee
User acknowledges that the Software is open-source and requires ongoingmaintenance and support. To ensure continued development and stability,User agrees to pay the Open Source Maintenance Fee ("Fee") as determinedby the Project, if the User generates revenue using the Software. However,if the User is a customer of the Company that produces the Project, theUser is not required to pay the Fee.
3. Termination
Failure to pay the Fee will result in the termination of this license.Upon termination, User must cease all use of the Software and remove itfrom all systems.
4. Disclaimer of Warranty
The Software is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Projectdisclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limitedto warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
5. Limitation of Liability
Project shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequentialdamages arising out of the use of the Software.
By using the Software, User acknowledges and agrees to the terms of thisAgreement, including the payment of the Open Source Maintenance Fee, unlessexempt as a customer of the Company that produces the Project.