Software Development Consulting Agreement Template for Switzerland

1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on consultant's ability to work with competitors - optional based on sensitivity of project

2. Source Code Escrow: Provisions for source code deposit with third party - relevant for business-critical applications

3. Insurance: Requirements for professional liability insurance - important for high-value or high-risk projects

4. Change Management: Process for handling change requests - relevant for complex or long-term projects

5. Service Levels: Specific performance metrics and standards - important for maintenance or ongoing development

6. Disaster Recovery: Procedures for handling system failures or data loss - crucial for critical systems

7. Security Requirements: Specific security standards and protocols - important for sensitive data or regulated industries

8. Training and Knowledge Transfer: Requirements for training client staff - relevant when knowledge transfer is crucial

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed technical specifications and scope of development work

2. Schedule 2 - Project Timeline: Detailed project phases, milestones, and delivery dates

3. Schedule 3 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees, rates, and payment milestones

4. Schedule 4 - Acceptance Testing: Acceptance criteria and testing procedures

5. Schedule 5 - Technical Requirements: Specific technical requirements, platforms, and technologies

6. Schedule 6 - Support and Maintenance: Post-development support and maintenance terms if applicable

7. Appendix A - Data Processing Agreement: Detailed data protection and processing requirements under Swiss FADP

8. Appendix B - Third-Party Licenses: List of third-party software components and associated licenses