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This Non-Exclusive Copyright License is designed for situations where a copyright holder wishes to grant usage rights to their intellectual property while retaining the ability to license the same work to others. It is commonly used in the Netherlands and must comply with Dutch copyright law (Auteurswet) and relevant EU directives. The document is particularly useful for creative works, software, literary works, and other intellectual property where multiple parties may need simultaneous usage rights. It includes essential provisions for protecting the copyright holder's interests while granting specific usage rights to the licensee, addressing key aspects such as territory, duration, payment terms, and usage restrictions. This type of agreement is frequently used in commercial settings where exclusive rights are not required or desired, allowing for broader distribution and commercialization of copyrighted works while maintaining the original creator's control over their intellectual property.
