Omistuslisenssi

Omistuslisenssi, a Finnish term, translates to "ownership license" or "proprietary license" in English. It refers to a type of software license that grants the user the right to use a software product but does not transfer ownership of the software itself. In essence, the user is purchasing a license to operate the software under specific terms and conditions, rather than buying the underlying intellectual property.

These licenses are characteristic of proprietary software, where the source code is typically kept confidential and is not available for modification or redistribution by the end-user. The licensor retains full ownership and control over the software's development and distribution. Users are typically granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the software on a specified number of devices or for a particular purpose.

Key aspects of an omistuslisenssi often include restrictions on copying, reverse engineering, and distributing the software. The terms of the license are legally binding and are designed to protect the intellectual property rights of the software vendor. Examples include licenses for operating systems, commercial applications, and many mobile apps. The user agrees to abide by these terms in exchange for the right to use the software. This contrasts with open-source licenses, which generally grant broader rights, including access to and modification of the source code.