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Offering Technical Analysis and Legal Consultancy for Safe and Compliant OSS Usage

Secure Your Software with Comprehensive OSS Analysis and Legal Solutions

BetterQA, in collaboration with our legal partner, provides a complete solution for managing OSS (Open Source Software). Each partner focuses on their expertise: BetterQA handles the technical analysis and provides a detailed technical report, while our legal partner ensures open source legal compliance, including GPL compliance and offers guidance for OSS usage, custom license drafting, and third-party license reviews to ensure your contracts align with your business goals and intellectual property (IP) strategy.

Introducing Open Source Software (OSS) Analysis and Legal Solutions

OSS Open source software

Why is this important?

Open-source software (OSS) offers numerous benefits but also poses legal risks tied to its integration. Our clients benefit from:

Comprehensive technical analysis to identify OSS components, licenses, and potential vulnerabilities.

Specialized legal consultancy to interpret licenses, assess compatibility, and structure agreements aligned with business objectives and IP strategies.

An open source compliance checklist to streamline the evaluation process.

open source software

How Does Our Process Work?

1. Initial Evaluation at Accessible Costs: This step ensures a basic check of OSS packages using best practices for OSS compliance, leveraging OSS tools for a quick, cost-effective solution.
2. Consulting for Complex Projects: For large projects or full codebase scans, we offer support in selecting and configuring advanced scanning tools. The client acquires the tool licenses, and we provide both technical consultancy and legal insights, ensuring third-party software compliance.
3. Practical Implementation and Prevention: Once clients are aware of potential open source legal risks, we guide them in implementing internal policies and educating teams on responsible OSS usage.

What Does the Client Receive?

Clients receive a combined report that includes:

Technical Report:

Details on identified OSS components, licenses in use, and any found vulnerabilities and copyrights.

Legal Report:

Interpretation of licenses, analysis of compatibility, and specifics on legal obligations.

Third Party Notice:

Documentation compliant with OSS license requirements, ready for direct inclusion in the final product.

Ongoing Legal Advice:

From custom license drafting to third-party agreement review and open source legal advice, the legal partner ensures each contract protects your rights and supports your IP strategy.

The Benefits of Partnering with BetterQA

The Role of BetterQA in OSS Projects

Full Independence:

BetterQA is an independent QA company, with no involvement in development. This ensures an unbiased and objective perspective.

Transparency and Compliance:

We prioritize GPL compliance and transparency, utilizing an open source license guide and covering every aspect with experts specialized in their fields.

International Expertise:

With a diverse team and clients across multiple sectors, we bring the experience needed to tackle the complexity of OSS projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is BetterQA’s approach to OSS license management?

BetterQA collaborates with a legal partner to offer a comprehensive OSS license management service. We handle the technical analysis and reporting, while our legal partner ensures compliance and provides guidance for using open-source software (OSS) responsibly.

Q2: Why is it important to manage OSS licenses?

OSS is valuable but can come with licensing risks. Effective license management reduces vulnerabilities and legal conflicts by auditing OSS components, identifying licenses, and ensuring compatibility. This approach supports seamless integration and avoids compliance issues.

Q3: What will I receive from BetterQA’s OSS service?

Clients get a combined technical and legal report detailing OSS components, license types, and any detected vulnerabilities, as well as compliance recommendations.

Q4: What are the key benefits of choosing BetterQA for OSS management?

As an independent QA provider, BetterQA offers unbiased insights, ensuring that quality and compliance are prioritized. With international expertise and a focus on transparency, our partnership-driven approach allows clients to manage OSS effectively while mitigating risk.

Q5: How does using OSS impact my intellectual property (IP) rights?

Intellectual property and OSS must be carefully managed, as some OSS licenses may require sharing modifications. We ensure your OSS usage aligns with your IP strategy while maintaining compliance.

Request a Free Consultation to discuss your OSS analysis and compliance needs.

Contact us today and let’s work together to protect your software.

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Please review each area below and indicate your needs by checking the relevant boxes. This initial assessment will help us tailor a compliance and licensing service proposal to fit your project’s unique requirements.

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Do you use or intend to use open-source components?*

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The number of OSS packages you're interested in:*

1-15 packages 15-50 packages 50+ packages I am unsure about our open-source usage.

Do you have a partial list of open-source packages but lack detailed information about their usage?*

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Do you need assistance in identifying open-source components in your codebase?*

Yes No

Would you like training sessions for developers on best practices in using and managing open-source software?*

Yes No

Would you like recommendations for tools or methods to monitor compliance throughout the development process?*

Yes No

Do you need guidance to prevent unintentional breaches of obligations imposed by copyleft licenses (e.g., GPL)?*

Yes No

Do you require assistance in creating custom software licenses (e.g., for proprietary software, SaaS, or distribution)?*

Yes No

Would you like a review of third-party licenses or open-source licenses integrated into your software?*

Yes No

Are you looking to protect intellectual property rights within your software (e.g., copyrights, trademarks)?*

Yes No

* This checklist is provided for initial assessment purposes only and does not oblige you to proceed with our services. Our initial consultation will serve as a preliminary proposal, subject to revisions based on the specifics of your project and final negotiations.

Please note that we reserve the right to respond, at our discretion, based on project alignment and resource availability. Any information shared in this document will be treated as strictly confidential and used solely to prepare a preliminary service proposal tailored to your project needs.

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