Site license

A site license is a type of software license that allows the user to install a software package in several computers at a particular site or facility.[1] Depending on the amount of fees paid, the license may be unlimited or may limit simultaneous access to a certain number of users. The latter is called a concurrent site license.[2]

The term "site" may not necessarily refer to a physical site or geographic location. It is simply defines a limitation on the user's access rights.[2] The usage of the term dates back to 1950s, when mainframes limited to a specific sites were being used. Nowadays, these types of licenses are rare, but still used in some sectors like manufacturing. Vendors may insert clauses that would allow representatives to visit the site and verify that the software usage confirms to the license.[3]

Another usage of the term refers to the deals made by large institutions, like universities, with software firms so that affiliated persons can buy the software at discounted prices.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Michael Rustad (23 December 2010). Software Licensing: Principles and Practical Strategies. Oxford University Press. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-19-537619-7. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 Richard Raysman; Edward A. Pisacreta; Kenneth A. Adler; Seth H. Ostrow. Intellectual property licensing: forms and analysis. Law Journal Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-58852-086-9. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 Gene K. Landy; Amy J. Mastrobattista (13 August 2008). The IT / Digital Legal Companion: A Comprehensive Business Guide to Software, IT, Internet, Media and IP Law. Syngress. p. 326. ISBN 978-0-08-055882-0. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Site Licenses". University of Colorado. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
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