Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 for sale of goods, which may apply to software deliverables
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal copyright law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology designed to circumvent digital rights management and addresses ISP liability
Federal Copyright Act: Primary federal law governing copyright protection, crucial for software intellectual property rights
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act as adopted by individual states, providing legal framework for electronic transactions
IEEE Software Engineering Standards: Industry standards for software engineering practices and documentation requirements
ISO/IEC Standards: International standards for software development, testing, and quality assurance
NIST Guidelines: National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines for software testing and security
State Contract Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Data Privacy Laws: Including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (NY), and industry-specific regulations like HIPAA and GLBA
Acceptance Criteria Requirements: Legal requirements for defining and documenting clear acceptance criteria in software completion certificates
Performance Standards Documentation: Legal requirements for documenting met performance standards and specifications
Warranty Provisions: Legal framework for software warranty terms and conditions in completion certificates
IP Rights Documentation: Requirements for documenting intellectual property rights transfer or retention in completion certificates
Liability Limitations: Legal framework for limiting liability in software completion certificates
