Legal Forms

Set up a joint venture between a software developer and a client with this Software Development Joint Venture Agreement template for US based businesses.

• The parties will form a corporation which will issue proportionate numbers of shares to the co-venturers.
• The relationship will be a joint venture, not a partnership.
• The contract sets out how the business and affairs of the joint venture will be managed.
• The document also contains a mechanism for one co-venturer to buy out the interest of another in the event of default.
• This Software Development Joint Venture Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States.
• This is a downloadable template that can be easily modified and customized to fit your unique business needs.

Develop and market software products with a partner under this comprehensive Partnership Agreement for Australian software developers.

• The partners agree to work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software products.
• One partner will have primary responsibility for development of the software and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. Both parties will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.
• The partners will have equal rights in managing the business but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.
• Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals.
• Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.
• The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership.
• The document also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.
• This Agreement is governed by the laws of Australia and can be used in any state or territory.
• The form is available as a MS Word template and is fully editable to fit your unique circumstances.

Create a strategic partnership to develop and market software apps in Canada with this Software Development Partnership Agreement template.

Purpose of Partnership Agreement

The partners agree to work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.

One of the partners will have primary responsibility for development of the software, and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. However, both parties will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.

Management of the Partnership Business

Both parties will have equal rights in managing the business, but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.

Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals. Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.

Intellectual Property

The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership. The template document also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

This Software Development Partnership Agreement is available as a downloadable MS Word template and is fully editable to fit your unique needs. The document is governed by Canadian intellectual property laws and should only be used for partnerships in Canada.

NZ software developers, set up a strategic partnership to develop and market a software program with this comprehensive Software Development Partnership Agreement.

• The Agreement is between two parties who will work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.
• The partners will work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.
• One of the partners will have primary responsibility for development of the software, and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. Both partners will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.
• The partners will have equal rights in managing the business, but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.
• Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals.
• Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.
• The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership.
• The document also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.
• This is  a New Zealand legal contract which is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your unique needs.

Set up a strategic partnership to develop and market software apps in the UK with this comprehensive Software Development Partnership Agreement.

Purpose of Partnership Agreement

The Agreement is between two parties who will work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.

One of the partners will have primary responsibility for software development, and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. Both partners will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.

Management of the Partnership Business

Each partner will have equal rights in managing the business, but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.

Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits from sales of the software will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals. Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.

Intellectual Property

The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership. The template document also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

This Software Development Partnership Agreement is available as a downloadable MS Word template and is fully editable to fit your unique circumstances. The document is governed by English intellectual property laws and should only be used for partnerships in the United Kingdom.

Set up a strategic partnership to develop and market software apps in the USA with this comprehensive Software Development Partnership Agreement.

• The partners will work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.
• One of the partners will have primary responsibility for development of the software, and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. However, both parties will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.
• Each partner will have equal rights in managing the business, but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.
• Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals.
• Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.
• The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership.
• The file also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.
• This USA Software Development Partnership Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.

Prepare a Software Distribution Agreement with a national or international distributor with this comprehensive template for Canadian software publishers.

• The publisher (owner) appoints the distributor as its exclusive distributor in a primary territory, and as a non-exclusive distributor in secondary territories.
• The distributor must meet minimum annual revenue quotas, and must provide quarterly activity reports to the publisher.
• The distributor must provide written reports identifying any problems the distributor believes to be caused by errors in the software.
• The publisher will provide all corrections, enhancements and upgrades to the software, and all training and support.
• The publisher will provide a list of all current customers and all potential sales leads for the designated territories.
• The distributor agrees not to take part in marketing or developing any product which would compete with the software.
• The Agreement is governed by Canadian laws.
• This legal document template is available in MS Word format and can be easily modified.

Place software into escrow with this comprehensive Software Escrow Agreement for Canadian software developers.

• Parties. The escrow is being set up in conjunction with software licence and maintenance agreements between a developer and a customer (licensee) who requires uninterrupted availability of the source code as an essential element of its business.
• Terms of Escrow. The developer will deposit the source code, documentation and related materials with the escrow agent following development, and will deposit upgrades to the software each time modifications are made.
• Role of Escrow Agent. The escrow agent will hold the materials in escrow until such time as it is instructed to release them in accordance with the agreement.
• Ownership of Materials. The developer remains the owner of all escrowed materials. The licensee's interest is limited to that of a licensee only.
• Indemnification. The developer and the customer both indemnify the escrow agent against all liability, damages or costs arising from its acting as escrow agent.
• Scope of Law. This is a U.S. legal document intended for use within the United States.
• How to Get the Form. You can download the MS Word document immediately after you purchase it. Other formats are available on request.

Place source code in escrow with this Software Escrow Agreement template for UK software developers.

Purpose of the Agreement

The Escrow Agreement is established in connection with software license and maintenance agreements between the developer, referred to as the licensor, and the customer, known as the licensee.

This Software Escrow Agreement ensures that licensees who rely on uninterrupted access to the software's source code for their business operations can do so securely and reliably.

Deposit of Source Code and Materials

Upon completion of development, the licensor is required to deposit the source code, accompanying documentation, and any related materials with the designated escrow agent. Additionally, the licensor must deposit any upgrades to the software following each modification.

Role of the Escrow Agent

The escrow agent is responsible for holding the deposited materials in escrow. The agent will retain custody of these materials until instructed to release them according to the terms specified in the agreement.

Fees and Termination

If the escrow agent's fees are not paid as agreed, the agent reserves the right to terminate the agreement and destroy the materials held in escrow.

Liability of the Escrow Agent

The escrow agent shall not incur any liability under the agreement except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Deposit Form

The agreement includes a deposit form, which the licensor must complete each time materials are deposited into escrow.

Governing Law

This Escrow Agreement template is governed by English law, ensuring that all terms and conditions are interpreted and enforced under the relevant legal framework.

Set up an escrow to hold source code during the term of a license with this comprehensive Software Escrow Agreement for USA based developers.

• Purpose of Agreement. The escrow is being set up in connection with software licence and maintenance agreements between the developer and a customer (licensee) who requires uninterrupted availability of the source code as an essential element of its business.
• Escrowed Materials. The developer will deposit the source code, documentation and related materials with the escrow agent following development, and will deposit upgrades to the software each time modifications are made.
• Role of Escrow Agent. The escrow agent will hold the materials in escrow until such time as it is instructed to release them in accordance with the agreement.
• Ownership. The developer retains ownership of all escrowed materials. The licensee's interest is limited to that of a licensee only.
• Indemnification. The developer and the customer both indemnify the escrow agent against all liability, damages or costs arising from its acting as escrow agent.
• Governing Laws. This legal document is intended for use within the U.S. and makes reference to laws of the United States.
• How to Get the Form. You can download the MS Word document immediately after you purchase it. Other formats are available on request.