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Software License

Using software outside your licence scope can trigger six-figure audit claims.

Software licences define the exact scope of permitted use — number of users, devices, deployment environments, and permitted copying. Licence non-compliance, even unintentional, can result in audits, back-billing, and litigation. BrieflyGo maps your actual rights before you deploy.

What BrieflyGo checks

Licence type (perpetual, subscription, named-user, concurrent)
Permitted deployment environments (on-prem, cloud, SaaS)
Number of authorised users or seats
Sublicensing and distribution rights
Audit rights and frequency

How it works

Upload your document.
AI scans clauses, definitions, and hidden obligations.
BrieflyGo flags risk patterns and explains them in plain English.
You get a report you can use before signing.

What risks are detected

Audit rights

Vendor can audit your usage at any time; findings of over-deployment lead to back-payment demands plus penalties.

Narrow deployment rights

"On-premises" licence used in a cloud VM is a licence violation — even on your own virtual infrastructure.

No sublicensing

Distributing a product that includes licensed components without a sublicence right exposes you to claims.

IP indemnification gaps

You may be liable if the licensed software infringes a third party’s IP — even as end user.

What AI checks

1Licence type (perpetual, subscription, named-user, concurrent)

2Permitted deployment environments (on-prem, cloud, SaaS)

3Number of authorised users or seats

4Sublicensing and distribution rights

5Audit rights and frequency

6Source code access and modification rights

7Indemnification obligations for IP infringement

Why it matters

✓Confirm your deployment is within licence scope

✓Audit-proof your usage before the vendor does

✓Understand sublicensing rights before distribution

✓Clarify modification rights for open-source components

FAQ

Can BrieflyGo review a Software License?

Yes. Upload the Software License and BrieflyGo returns a plain-English scan focused on risky wording, hidden obligations, and negotiation pressure points.

Is this legal advice?

No. It's an educational AI risk scan designed to help you spot wording worth reviewing more closely.

When should I scan the draft?

Before you sign, and again after edits. Risk often changes during the final negotiation pass.

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