Software Licencing

Licences


It is important to note that anytime software is purchased it should come with a licence. The licence will set down the conditions under which software can be used. The advice sheet below provides information on the different types of licences available and other important issues related to licensing.

Software Licensing information (pdf)

Brief introduction and overview of what software licences are about

Steps to ensure software licencing compliance  

Eight clear steps will ensure that you are legally compliant in regards to your software licencing  

Software Inventory template document 

A template document which may be useful in keeping your Software inventory up to date (Pdf or Doc)

Fact sheet on School Software Use (pdf)

A fact sheet on software use in schools which makes a useful primer on a schools responsibility

 

Irish Schools Licencing information for major software producers

Software Central has produced company specific web pages that deal with Educational licensing issues applicable for the Irish Educational community. Each company have their own licensing policy in relation to the Education market. The information that Software Central has uploaded on these pages were created in conjunction with the company in question or with their recognised vendor. All information was correct at time of publishing. It would be advisable to double check with your reseller for the most up to date licensing policy at time of purchase.

Company licensing directory    

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