Software Development Agreement Template: Scope, IP & Delivery Terms
Create professional software development agreements with scope, intellectual property terms, payment schedules, and delivery terms. Perfect for developers, clients, and tech companies.
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Agreement Date
Client Information
Developer Information
Project Description
Scope of Services
Optional services:
Timeline and Milestones
Payment Terms
Intellectual Property
Warranties and Support
Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
• Provide timely access to content, tools, or credentials needed for development
• Review and approve deliverables in a timely manner
• Respond to questions or feedback within [X] business days
Termination
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Signatures
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This Software Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:
Client:
[Full Name / Company Name]
[Client Address]: [Client Address]
[Client Email]: [Client Email]
[Client Phone]: [Client Phone]
Developer:
[Full Name / Company Name]
[Developer Address]: [Developer Address]
[Developer Email]: [Developer Email]
[Developer Phone]: [Developer Phone]
Together referred to as the "Parties."
1. Project Description
The Developer agrees to design, develop, and deliver the following software:
[Brief description of the software — name, purpose, features]
A detailed scope of work may be attached as Appendix A.
2. Scope of Services
The Developer shall provide the following:
- • Planning and architecture
- • Front-end and back-end development
- • Database setup and integration
- • Quality assurance and bug testing
- • Deployment and documentation
3. Timeline and Milestones
Start Date: [Start Date]
Estimated Completion Date: [End Date]
Project milestones::
- • Final Delivery: [Date]
Delays caused by the Client may impact the timeline.
4. Payment Terms
Total project cost: $[Amount]
Payment schedule::
5. Intellectual Property
Upon full payment::
- ☐ The Client shall own all rights to the final software, source code, and documentation
Third-party tools or plugins remain under their respective licenses.
6. Confidentiality
Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information and materials shared during this project. This clause shall survive termination of the Agreement.
7. Warranties and Support
The Developer warrants that the software will function as described for a period of 30 During this warranty period, the Developer agrees to fix bugs and errors at no additional cost.
8. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to::
- • Provide timely access to content, tools, or credentials needed for development
- • Review and approve deliverables in a timely manner
- • Respond to questions or feedback within [X] business days
9. Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement with [X] days' written notice.
In case of termination::
- • The Client shall pay for completed work
- • The Developer shall deliver all completed materials up to that point
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through::
- ☐ Mediation
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].
12. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Software Development Agreement as of the date first written above.
Client Signature
Name: [Name]
Date: [Date]
Developer Signature
Name: [Name]
Date: [Date]
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