Fillable Printable Software Development Agreement Template
Fillable Printable Software Development Agreement Template
Software Development Agreement Template
This Software Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective this June 29, 2000, by and between Business A, a Inc.
("Buyer") and _________________________________ ("Developer").
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Duties and Responsibilities.
Developer shall serve as a contractor of Buyer and shall design, develop, and implement applications software (the "Software") according
to the functional specifications and related information, if any, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the
"Specifications") and as more fully set forth in this Agreement. Developer acknowledges that it has been contracted for this specific task,
and that it shall report all findings and make all recommendations directly to the management of Buyer. The Software, including all versions
in either source code or object code form, shall be delivered to Buyer not later than _________________________ [Completion Date].
2. Ownership of Software.
Developer agrees that the development of the Software is "work made for hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as
amended, and that the Software shall be the sole property of Buyer. Developer hereby assigns to Buyer, without further compensation,
all of its right, title and interest in and to the Software and any and all related patents, patent applications, copyrights, copyright applications,
trademarks and trade names in the United States and elsewhere. Developer will keep and maintain adequate and current written records
with respect to the Software (in the form of notes, sketches, drawings and as may otherwise be specified by Buyer), which records shall
be available to and remain the sole property of Buyer at all times. All versions of the Software shall contain Buyer's conspicuous notice
of copyright. Developer will assist Buyer in obtaining and enforcing patent, copyright and other forms of legal protection for the Software
in any country. Upon request, Developer will sign all applications, assignments, instruments and papers and perform all acts necessary
or desired by Buyer to assign the Software fully and completely to Buyer and to enable Buyer, its successors, assigns and nominees, to
secure and enjoy the full and exclusive benefits and advantages thereof.
3. Compensation.
A. Buyer shall pay Developer __________________________ [Purchase Price] as follows: __________________ [Payment Method].
B. Subject to Buyer's prior approval, Buyer will reimburse Developer for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited
to, air fare, lodging, meals and rental of automobiles incurred by Developer during the development of the Software on behalf of Buyer.
4. Independent Contractor.
Developer is acting as an independent contractor with respect to the services provided to Buyer. Neither Developer nor the employees
of the Developer performing services for Buyer will be considered employees or agents of Buyer. Buyer will not be responsible for
Developer's acts or the acts of Developer's employees while performing services under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed to imply a joint venture, partnership or principal-agent relationship between the parties, and neither party
by virtue of this Agreement shall have any right, power or authority to act or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other
party.
5. Development Staff-Monitoring.
A. Developer will utilize employees and/or contractors capable of designing and implementing the Software to be developed hereunder.
All work shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. Developer shall arrange for such employees and/or contractors,
if any, to execute and deliver any document or instrument reasonably requested by Buyer to reflect Buyer's ownership of the Software or
in connection with any application for patent or copyright.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
B. Buyer shall have the right to reasonably observe and monitor all aspects of the performance by Developer of its obligations hereunder and
Developer shall use reasonable efforts to facilitate such observation and monitoring. Information, functions and operations of Developer not
directly related to its obligations hereunder shall not be subject to observation and monitoring.
6. Change in Specifications.
Buyer may, in its sole discretion, request that changes be made to the Specifications, or other aspects of the Agreement and tasks associated
with this Agreement. If Buyer requests such a change, Developer will use its best efforts to implement the requested change at no additional
expense to Buyer and without delaying delivery of the Software. In the event that the proposed change will, in the reasonable opinion of Developer,
require a delay in delivery of the Software or would result in additional expense to Buyer, then Buyer and Developer shall confer and Buyer shall,
in its discretion, elect either to withdraw its proposed change or require Developer to deliver the Software with the proposed change and subject
to the delay and/or additional expense.
7. Confidentiality.
A. Developer acknowledges that all material and information supplied by Buyer which has or will come into Developer's possession or knowledge
of Developer in connection with its performance hereunder, is to be considered Buyer's confidential and proprietary information (the "Confidential
Information"). By way of illustration, but not as a limitation, Confidential Information includes the Software, trade secrets, processes, data, know-
how, program codes, documentation, flowcharts, algorithms, marketing plans, forecasts, unpublished financial statements, budgets, licenses,
prices, costs, and employee and customer lists. Developer's undertakings and obligations under this Section will not apply, however, to any
Confidential Information which: (i) is or becomes generally known to the public through no action on Developer's part, (ii) is generally disclosed
to third parties by Buyer without restriction on such third parties, or (iii) is approved for release by written authorization of Buyer. Upon termination
of this Agreement or at any other time upon request, Developer will promptly deliver to Buyer all notes, memoranda, notebooks, drawings, records,
reports, files, documented source codes and other documents (and all copies or reproductions of such materials) in its possession or under its
control, whether prepared by Developer or others, which contain Confidential Information. Developer acknowledges that Confidential Information
is the sole property of Buyer. Developer agrees that disclosure of such information to, or use by, third parties, either during or after this Agreement,
will cause Buyer irreparable damage. Developer agrees to use best efforts to hold Confidential Information in the strictest confidence, not to make
use of it other than for the performance of its obligations hereunder, to release it only to the Developer's employees or contractors with a need
to know such information and not to release or disclose it to any other party. Developer further agrees not to release such information to any
employee or contractor who has not signed a written agreement between Developer and the employee expressly binding the employee not to
use or disclose the Confidential Information, except as expressly permitted herein. Buyer shall be listed as a third-party beneficiary of any such
agreement. Developer will notify Buyer in writing of any circumstances within its knowledge relating to any unauthorized possession, use, or
knowledge of such Confidential Information. At any time, upon request, the Developer will return any such information within its possession to
Buyer.
B. Developer acknowledges that Buyer's purpose in pursuing the development of the Software is to gain a significant competitive advantage over
competitors operating without such Software and that such advantage will be jeopardized if such competitors learn of Buyer's negotiations with
Developer or the performance by Developer of its obligations hereunder. Accordingly, Developer agrees to keep such negotiations and
performance of its obligations hereunder strictly confidential and not to disclose any information to any third party or entity without the prior written
permission of Buyer. In no event, shall Developer or any of its employees use Buyer as a reference in marketing Developer's services to any
third party or entity without Buyer's prior written permission.
8. Training.
Developer shall provide Buyer and its employees with training consultations with respect to the use of the Software as may reasonably be
requested by Buyer from time to time for __________________ [Time Training Available] after acceptance at no additional costs to Buyer
("Training Period"). Developer shall deliver a detailed user's manual to Buyer on or before completion of acceptance that will enable Buyer's
employees who are otherwise unfamiliar with the Software to become adequately informed about using the software. All training that Developer
is required to provide hereunder shall be performed at such locations and at such times as are mutually agreed to by the parties hereto. Upon
the expiration of the Training Period and following Buyer's request, Developer will provide any support services necessary to insure Buyer's
continued use of the Software. Such services will be performed on a time and material basis at Developer's then current hourly rates for such
services.
9. Warranties.
A. Developer warrants that for a period of __________________ [Warranty Period] following acceptance, the Software will operate substantially
according to the Specifications. In the event of any breach of the warranty in this Section 9. A., in addition to any other remedy to which Buyer
may be entitled, Developer shall take all action necessary at its expense to cause the Software to operate according to the warranty.
B. Developer warrants that the Software will not infringe upon any copyright, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property interest of any third
party. Developer will indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and against all such infringement claims, losses, suits and damages including,
but not limited to, attorney's fees and costs, and shall promptly following any bona-fide claim of infringement correct the Software so as not to
be infringing, or secure at its own expense the right of Buyer to use the Software without infringement.
10. Term and Termination.
A. This Agreement shall commence upon the effective date and continue until all of the obligations of the parties have been performed or until
earlier terminated as provided herein.
B. Developer's appointment as consultant pursuant to this Agreement and this Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
(i) In the event either party defaults in any material obligation owed to the other party pursuant to this Agreement, then this Agreement may be
terminated if the default is not cured following at least thirty (30) days' written notice to the defaulting party.
(ii) Either party is bankrupt or insolvent, or bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings are instituted against a party and the proceeding is not dismissed
within sixty (60) days after commencement.
(iii) __________________________________ [Name of Principal Developer or Developers] dies or becomes disabled.
C. Section 2, Ownership of Software, and Section 7, Confidentiality, shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. In the event
of early termination due to Developer's default or the death or disability of the individual(s) identified in subsection B. (iii). above. Developer agrees
to deliver the Software then completed.
D. If the Agreement is terminated due to the death or disability of Developer, then Developer (or Developer's executor, administrator or other
representative) shall deliver that part of the Software then completed, provided payment is made by Buyer for such completed part.
11. Notices.
All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder or necessary or convenient in connection herewith shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been given when mailed by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, or by commercial overnight delivery service
addressed as follows.
If to Buyer to:
Busniness A
PO Box 2222
Atlanta, GA 32111
If to Developer to:
[Developer] ______________________________________________
[Developer's Address] ____________________________________________________________________________
Or to such other address as identified by a party to the other in writing.
12. No Waiver.
The failure of a party to require strict performance of any provision of this Agreement by the other, or the forbearance to exercise any right or
remedy, shall not be construed as a waiver by such party of any such right or remedy or preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
of any other right or remedy.
13. Assignment.
The rights, duties and privileges of Developer shall not be transferred or assigned by it, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of
Buyer.
14. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between parties as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings or
agreements whether oral or written. This Agreement may be modified only be written instrument signed by the parties hereto.
15. Successors.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto.
16. Severability.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then this Agreement, including all of the
remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.
17. Governing Law.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Georgia.
18. Headings.
The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be used in construction or interpretation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives on the dates below written.
Busniess A
________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Jane Smith
CEO
________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Developer
________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Developer
________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Developer
