software agreement

[ˈsɔːftwɛər əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: software agreements
contrato de software
1. A legally binding contract between a software vendor and a user that outlines the terms and conditions for the use, distribution, and licensing of software
Before installing the application, you must read and accept the software agreement.
Antes de instalar o aplicativo, você deve ler e aceitar o contrato de software.
2. A document specifying intellectual property rights, usage limitations, warranties, and liability disclaimers related to software
The software agreement prohibits reverse engineering of the source code.
O contrato de software proíbe a engenharia reversa do código-fonte.
3. An End User License Agreement (EULA) that governs how software can be legally used
Users must comply with all terms stated in the software agreement.
Os usuários devem cumprir todos os termos indicados no contrato de software.
Software agreements are crucial legal documents in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, many users frequently encounter these when downloading or installing software, though some critics argue the language is often too technical for average users. In the USA, software agreements have become standardized but are frequently criticized for their length and complexity. The term EULA (End User License Agreement) is commonly used in English-speaking countries, while Portuguese speakers typically refer to it as 'contrato de software' or 'contrato de licença'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software licensesoftware license agreementend user license agreementEULAsoftware contractlicensing agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato de software
Most common term used in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contrato de software
Standard usage in Rio's tech industry
São Paulo
contrato de software / acordo de software
Both terms widely used in São Paulo's major tech hub
Portugal
acordo de software / contrato de licença de software
European Portuguese prefers 'acordo' in some contexts

Related Words

terms and conditionsintellectual propertysoftware licensewarrantyliabilityuser rightscopyrightopen source

Related Idioms & Phrases

terms and conditions
fine print
sign and seal
binding agreement
legal terms
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