Software Source Code Transfer Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Third-Party Components: Details of third-party software components and associated licenses, used when the source code includes third-party elements

2. Transition Services: Terms for technical support and knowledge transfer, included when the transferor will provide post-transfer assistance

3. Escrow Arrangements: Terms for source code escrow, used when transfer occurs in stages or subject to conditions

4. Employee Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on hiring key employees, relevant when developers have detailed knowledge of the code

5. Competition Restrictions: Non-compete provisions, included when protecting market position is crucial

6. Development History: Documentation of development history and contributions, important for complex software with multiple contributors

7. Future Updates: Terms for handling future updates or modifications, used when ongoing development is anticipated

8. Data Protection: Specific provisions for handling personal data, required when software processes personal information

1. Schedule A - Source Code Description: Detailed technical specification of the source code, including all files, modules, and components

2. Schedule B - Intellectual Property Register: List of all intellectual property rights being transferred, including registrations and applications

3. Schedule C - Third-Party Licenses: Details of all third-party licenses and components included in the source code

4. Schedule D - Known Issues and Limitations: Documentation of known bugs, limitations, and technical debt

5. Schedule E - Development Documentation: Technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and development guidelines

6. Schedule F - Transfer Timeline: Detailed timeline and milestones for the transfer process

7. Appendix 1 - Technical Requirements: Specific technical requirements for the transfer and implementation

8. Appendix 2 - Security Protocols: Security requirements and protocols for the transfer process