A software license is like a special permission from a company that lets you use their software. It's like the company giving you a special code that allows you to use their software for a specific purpose. It tells you what you can do with the software and what your rights as a user are. It also makes sure that the company can control how you use the software and make sure that you don't break the law. Think of it like a set of rules that help make sure the company stays in business.