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Is anyone aware of an existing license that meets these conditions?

  1. The web-based software is free to use and anyone may link to it.
  2. The software must be purchased for off-line use without redistribution.
  3. The source code may be purchased for an fee.
  4. The software may be licensed for offline redistribution for an annual fee.

I have a feeling these terms are probably too unique to fit an existing model.

A: 

Yes that license exists, you just wrote its draft.

Seriously, your source code is your intellectual property, you can write the license you want with the help of a lawyer.

If you want to grant free license to purple cows, you can!

If you are looking for a template (like gpl, mit, etc), I don't know any, but if I was you, I wouldn't use a license downloaded online I don't fully understand that describe my liabilities.

If you are doing serious business, hire a lawyer.

Further reading: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3329261/any-suggestions-about-proprietary-software-disclaimer/3329445#3329445

Pierre 303
Thanks for the advice. Hiring a lawyer is probably unavoidable. I thought it might be prudent to see if I could avoid reinventing the wheel.
Jay
Take it seriously, others will...
Pierre 303