Pre-release Software Terms of Use

What is a Pre-release Software Terms of Use?

A Pre-release Software Terms of Use sets out the terms and conditions for the use of software by customers prior to the official release of the software.

A Pre-release Software Terms of Use allows a software designer or developer to provide a pre-release or beta version to a prospective customer in order to test the software and modify it prior to release.

A Pre-release Software Terms of Use allows prospective customers to obtain access to a new product during the testing phase and warns them of the risks associated with pre-release software, while protecting the developer from the consequences of problems with the software.

Key points included

• Details of the software provider;
• Details of the software;
• Confidentiality obligations of the users;
• Arrangements for dealing with personal data of users; and
• Provision of a discussion forum.