We're developing a proprietary software system and would like to place a disclaimer on top of every source code file (the same way as it is done in open source software, like Apache, etc.) Can you recommend a format/template of such a disclaimer? What shall it say?
A:
You should seriously consider hiring a lawyer. Meanwhile, you can read all the disclaimer you can find on the software installed on your system. This is what I've done when I was in your situation.
Also start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_license_agreement
That page points to serveral useful resources.
Disclaimer
Please note that copy/pasting existing software license agreement is not authorized. But rewriting your own is OK.
Bonus
Open source licenses are very well written. Check this: http://www.opensource.org/licenses/
Pierre 303
2010-07-25 14:01:15