Include Open Source Software Disclaimer

Cloud Service Agreement

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Include Open Source Software Disclaimer

Cloud Service Agreement version: 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.1

If the Cloud Service contains Open Source Software, Provider will use reasonable efforts to deliver to Customer any notices, source code, or other materials required by the license of the Open Source Software. To the extent required by the license applicable to a particular Open Source Software, the terms of such license will apply to that Open Source Software instead of this Agreement. To the extent prohibited by the license applicable to a particular Open Source Software, certain restrictions in this Agreement do not apply to that Open Source Software. To the extent required by the license applicable to a particular Open Source Software, Provider makes an offer to provide the source code or related information of that Open Source Software. “Open Source Software” means any software that is distributed as “free software” or “open source software” or under a “copyleft” agreement or is otherwise subject to the terms of any license that requires, as a condition on the use, copying, modification, or distribution of such software that the software (a) be disclosed or distributed in source code form, (b) be licensed for the purpose of making derivative works, or (c) be redistributed at no or minimal charge.

What is a Cloud Service Agreement?

A Cloud Service Agreement, or CSA, is a contract used to sell cloud software and SaaS products. The CSA specifies business terms like fees and length as well as legal terms like liability and indemnification.

Master Services Agreement, or MSA, is another name for this type of contract. The main difference between them is that an MSA might be used for the sale of all kinds of products and services, from software to catering to consulting. The term CSA is more specific and narrow, while MSA is more generic and wide-ranging.

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If the Cloud Service contains Open Source Software, Provider will use reasonable efforts to deliver to Customer any notices, source code, or other materials required by the license of the ...