Free Software Developer Contract Template
Software Development Contract
This Software Developer Contract ("Contract") is entered into on the 20th day of January 2055 by and between [Client's Name], hereinafter referred to as "Client," and [Your Company Name], hereinafter referred to as "Developer," collectively referred to as the "Parties."
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Description of Services
The developer agrees to provide software development services to the Client following the specifications attached hereto.
1.2 Project Duration
The engagement shall commence on the 1st day of February 2055 and shall continue until the completion of the project, as determined by mutual agreement of the Parties.
2. DELIVERABLES
The Developer agrees to deliver the software, according to the mutually agreed timelines and deliverables as stated below:
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[Description of Deliverable 1]
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[Description of Deliverable 2]
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[Add more deliverables as necessary]
3. PAYMENT TERMS
3.1 Payment
In consideration of the services provided by the Developer, the Client shall pay the Developer the total sum of [Amount]. Payments shall be made in weekly installments via Bank Transfer.
3.2 Expenses
The Client shall reimburse the Developer for reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the project, subject to prior approval from the Client.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
4.1 Ownership
The Client shall own all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, and trademarks, associated with the deliverables created by the Developer under this Contract.
4.2 License
The Developer grants the Client a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the deliverables for the purposes specified herein.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
5.1 Non-Disclosure
Developer agrees to keep confidential all proprietary or sensitive information disclosed by Client during the term of this Contract and thereafter.
5.2 Exceptions
The confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that is publicly available or becomes known to the Developer through no fault of their own.
6. TERMINATION
6.1 Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term herein and fails to remedy such breach within 30 days.
6.2 Termination Without Cause
Either party may terminate this Contract without cause upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This Contract shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract shall be resolved through mediation, administered by [Mediation Service] following its mediation rules.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the Effective Date first above written.
[CLIENT NAME]
Client
[DATE SIGNED]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Developer
[DATE SIGNED]
