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Custom Software Development Agreement
1. Parties: Identification and details of the contracting parties (developer and client)
2. Background: Context of the agreement and general purpose of the software development project
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the software development services to be provided
5. Project Phases and Timeline: Breakdown of development phases, milestones, and delivery dates
6. Payment Terms: Pricing, payment schedule, and payment conditions
7. Acceptance Testing: Procedures for testing deliverables and acceptance criteria
8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of the developed software and materials
9. Warranties and Representations: Warranties regarding the software development services and deliverables
10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
11. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and data processing obligations
12. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification obligations
13. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions
14. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances affecting performance
15. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and notices
16. Signature Page: Execution section for parties' signatures
1. Source Code Escrow: Provisions for source code escrow arrangements when required for business continuity
2. Third-Party Software: Terms regarding integration and licensing of third-party software components
3. Service Level Agreement: Specific performance metrics and service levels for maintenance phase
4. Change Management: Procedures for handling change requests during development
5. Security Requirements: Specific security standards and requirements for high-security projects
6. Training and Documentation: Requirements for user training and system documentation
7. Business Continuity: Provisions for ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery
8. Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance coverage requirements for high-value projects
1. Schedule A - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements and specifications for the software
2. Schedule B - Project Plan: Detailed project timeline, milestones, and deliverables
3. Schedule C - Pricing and Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of costs and payment milestones
4. Schedule D - Acceptance Test Criteria: Specific criteria and procedures for acceptance testing
5. Schedule E - Service Level Requirements: Detailed service levels and performance metrics
6. Schedule F - Personnel and Key Contacts: List of key personnel and contact information for both parties
7. Appendix 1 - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms if applicable
8. Appendix 2 - Third-Party Licenses: List and terms of third-party software licenses
9. Appendix 3 - Change Request Template: Standard template for requesting and documenting changes
Authors
Acceptance Tests
Agreement
Background IP
Business Day
Change Request
Client Materials
Confidential Information
Contract Price
Defect
Deliverables
Developer Tools
Development Services
Documentation
Effective Date
Final Acceptance
Force Majeure Event
GDPR
Go-Live Date
Intellectual Property Rights
Key Personnel
Milestone
Object Code
Payment Schedule
Personal Data
Project
Project Manager
Project Plan
Project Schedule
Services
Software
Source Code
Specifications
Statement of Work
System
Technical Requirements
Term
Third-Party Software
Timeline
UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
Updates
User Documentation
Warranty Period
Work Product
Payment Terms
Intellectual Property Rights
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Warranties
Liability
Indemnification
Service Levels
Acceptance Testing
Change Management
Project Management
Delivery
Force Majeure
Term and Termination
Assignment
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Source Code
Documentation
Personnel
Third-Party Rights
Quality Assurance
Security
Maintenance and Support
Compliance
Insurance
Audit Rights
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Variation
Waiver
Survival
Subcontracting
Time of Essence
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