Free Software Development Contract Template
Software Development Contract
This Software Development Contract ("Contract") is entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address] ("Developer"), and [Client's Company Name], located at [Client's Company Address] ("Client").
Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Developer Information
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Client Information
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Effective Date
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Terms of Employment
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Compensation and Benefits
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Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
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Intellectual Property Rights
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Delivery and Acceptance
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Warranty
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Termination Conditions
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Dispute Resolution
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Governing Law
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Miscellaneous
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Signatures
1. Introduction
This Contract governs the terms of the agreement between Developer and Client for the development of software as specified in Exhibit A (the "Software").
2. Developer Information
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Company Name: [Your Company Name]
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Address: [Your Company Address]
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Contact: [Your Company Email] or [Your Company Number]
3. Client Information
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Company Name: [Client's Company Name]
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Address: [Client's Company Address]
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Contact: [Client's Contact Information]
4. Effective Date
This Contract shall be effective as of [Effective Date].
5. Terms of Employment
5.1 Scope of Work: Developer shall develop the Software according to the specifications outlined in Exhibit A. Developer shall provide regular updates and progress reports to Client.
5.2 Change Orders: Any changes to the scope of work must be approved in writing by both parties.
5.3 Project Management: Client shall designate a project manager to coordinate with Developer and provide necessary information and approvals.
5.4 Timelines: Developer shall provide a project timeline outlining key milestones and deliverables. Client shall review and approve the timeline in writing.
5.5 Communication: Both parties shall maintain regular communication through meetings, emails, and other means as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
6. Compensation and Benefits
6.1 Payment Terms: Client shall pay Developer a total of [Total Amount] for the development of the Software, payable in [Payment Terms].
6.2 Invoicing: Developer shall invoice Client for the payment, with payment due within [Payment Period] of receipt of invoice.
6.3 Expenses: Client shall reimburse Developer for reasonable and documented expenses incurred in the performance of services under this Contract.
7. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
7.1 Confidential Information: Both parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the term of this Contract.
7.2 Non-Disclosure: Developer shall not disclose any confidential information of Client without prior written consent.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 Ownership: Developer agrees that all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks, arising from the development of the Software shall belong to Client.
8.2 License: Client grants Developer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the Software for the sole purpose of developing the Software for Client.
9. Delivery and Acceptance
9.1 Delivery: Developer shall deliver the completed Software to Client by the agreed-upon deadline.
9.2 Acceptance: Client shall have [Acceptance Period] to review the Software and notify Developer of any defects or issues. Upon acceptance, the Software shall be deemed delivered.
10. Warranty
10.1 Defects: Developer warrants that the Software shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of [Warranty Period] from the date of delivery.
10.2 Remedies: If the Software is found to be defective, Developer shall promptly correct the defect at no additional cost to Client.
11. Termination Conditions
11.1 Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Contract upon written notice if the other party breaches any material provision of this Contract.
11.2 Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Contract for any reason upon [Termination Notice Period] prior written notice to the other party.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Negotiation: In the event of a dispute arising under this Contract, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation.
12.2 Mediation: If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in [Mediation Location] under the rules of [Mediation Organization].
13. Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Law Jurisdiction].
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement: This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
14.2 Amendment: This Contract may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.
14.3 Severability: If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the Effective Date.
[Your Company Name]
Print Name: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Title]
Date: [Date Signed]
[Client's Company Name]
Print Name: [Client's Name]
Title: [Client's Title]
Date: [Date Signed]
