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Software Development Agreement Template

Software Development Agreement Template

A Software Development Agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, fees, intellectual property rights and other responsibilities between a developer and client. This agreement protects both parties by defining clear expectations, outlining dispute resolution procedures and ensuring software ownership terms are agreed upon.

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Software Development Agreement template for defining developer-client roles, deliverables and IP ownership

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A Software Development Agreement is a legal contract between a client and a developer that defines the project scope, responsibilities, milestones, compensation and intellectual property rights for the software being developed. It also includes how disputes will be handled, starting with good faith negotiation, followed by mediation and then binding arbitration if unresolved.
This agreement should be used by freelancers, software companies, startups or any organization hiring developers to build applications, websites or digital tools.
Once signed by both parties, the agreement should be stored securely by both the client and developer.

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