Checklist: What to consider when reviewing or drafting a software licence agreement - B2B (UK)

Updated as of: 26 June 2025
This checklist provides guidance when reviewing or drafting a business-to-business software licence agreement for the use of traditional on-premise software in England and Wales. It covers the key terms commonly found in a software licence agreement including scope and extent of the licence, fees, maintenance and upgrades, the use of third-party software and vulnerabilities. This checklist is useful for both in-house counsel and private practitioners when advising organisations (both licensors and licensees) on their software licensing requirements.