Legal Forms

Don't take changes with your intellectual property rights. Protect yourself with this Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement for Australia.

When to Use This Nondiscosure Agreement

Before you allow anyone to test your software products for evaluation purposes, make sure they sign this Nondisclosure Agreement.

Key Provisions

• The evaluator agrees not to disclose any confidential or proprietary information with respect to the software being evaluated.
• The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer at the completion of the evaluation.

Format and Jurisdiction

• The Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is a downloadable template provided in MS Word format. It is fully customisable and reusable, making it both affordable and convenient for your needs.
• This legal contract form is governed by the laws of Australia. It can be used in any Australian state or territory.

Protect your intellectual property rights during evaluation of a software app with this Nondisclosure Agreement for Canadian software developers.

• The party evaluating the software (evaluator) agrees not to disclose any confidential and/or proprietary information with respect to the software app under review.
• The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer when it completes the evaluation.
• This Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is a Canadian legal form that can be used across Canada except in the Province of Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
• The template is available as a MS Word document and is easy to download, edit and use.

Canadian software developers can use this legal contract template to prepare an in-depth Software Licence and Development Agreement for a client.

• The developer agrees to develop a software product for the client and grants the client a non-transferable, non-exclusive perpetual license to use the product in their business.
• The client may sublicense the product to its affiliates at no additional cost. The affiliates must agree in writing to be bound by the terms of the Agreement.
• The developer retains all rights to the product and to all modifications and enhancements. The client owns the rights to the name.
• Any of the developer's employees or contractors who will be performing services at the client's facility must obtain security clearance and will be supervised by the client's personnel.
• The developer will indemnify the client against all liability, claims, costs and damages from infringement claims or from actions or inactions of the developer's employees and contractors.
• The developer will not be liable for any consequential damages. The developer's maximum liability will be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the client.
• Each calendar quarter during the term of the Agreement, the developer will place a complete up-to-date copy of the source code in escrow with a designated escrow agent. The client will have access to the source code in certain circumstances, for instance, if the developer ceases doing business or files for bankruptcy.
• The Agreement is governed by Canadian intellectual property laws and can be used across Canada except in Quebec where a French language version may be required.
• The Software License and Development Agreement template is available as a fully editable Microsoft Word document.

Develop software for a client and license it back to them under this Software License and Development Agreement for U.S. software developers.

• The developer will develop a software system for the client and grant them a non-transferable, non-exclusive perpetual license to use the system.
• Any affiliate of the client may license the system, at no additional cost, by agreeing in writing to be bound by the terms of the License Agreement.
• The developer retains all rights to the system (including all proprietary intellectual property rights), and to all modifications and enhancements, but the client retains all rights to the name of the system.
• Any of the developer's personnel who will be performing services at the client's facility must clear the client's security requirements and will be supervised by the client's personnel.
• The developer indemnifies the client against all liability and claims and agrees to pay all costs and damages arising from any claim of infringement and against all claims, damages and costs arising from any act of negligence, willful misconduct or dishonesty of an employee of the developer or its subcontractors.
• There are mutual confidentiality provisions for both parties.
• The developer will not be liable for any consequential damages. The developer's maximum liability will be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the licensee.
• The developer will keep a complete up-to-date copy of the source code in escrow with a designated escrow agent. The licensee will have access to the source code in certain circumstances, for instance, if the developer ceases doing business or files for bankruptcy.
• This legal form is governed by US laws.
• The contract template is available as a downloadable Microsoft Word document.

Don't provide software maintenance to customers without a written contract. Use this template Software Maintenance Agreement for Canadian vendors.

• The dealer will provide standard maintenance, custom enhancement, on-site support and training services for the software.
• The dealer's standard maintenance package includes correction of substantial defects, periodic updates, and phone support.
• Ownership of the software remains with the dealer, including all enhancements and updates.
• This is a Canadian legal form that can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
• The document is available in MS Word format. Other formats are available on request.

Prepare a Software Publishing Agreement between a publisher and a developer with this customizable contract template.

• The developer is defined as the author of the work.
• The developer grants the publisher exclusive worldwide rights to the software product and the right to register copyright and trade marks with respect to the product.
• The developer agrees to indemnify the publisher against any claims arising from any breach or misrepresentation by the developer.
• The developer is responsible for testing the software prior to publishing. The developer agrees to be available for 90 days after publication for support of the product.
• This Software Publishing Agreement is a generic legal form that can be used in most jurisdictions.
• Buy, download, and easily customize the template for each developer you work with.

Use this comprehensive Software Specifications Agreement template to set the terms and conditions for development of an integrated software package.

• Software Development. The developer will develop integrated solutions software for a client for resale to its customers.
• Functional Specifications. The parties will jointly prepare a set of functional specifications for the software. The developer is responsible for delivery of specifications within the time frames agreed upon.
• Testing. The client will provide test data and acceptance tests. The client agrees to purchase the software and documentation if it passes the acceptance tests.
• Acceptance. Once the client has accepted the detailed specifications, the developer will start coding and debugging, and developing the documentation.
• Support. The developer agrees to provide ongoing support.
• Governing Laws. This is a generic legal contract which does not contain references to the laws of any specific country. It can be easily modified for use in any jurisdiction.
• How to Obtain the Form. After you purchase it you will be able to download the MS Word template.

Use this customizable Software Sublicense Agreement template to grant sublicenses to resellers who will sell or distribute software titles to end users.

• The software distributor grants a royalty-free, nonexclusive non-transferable sublicense to the reseller to allow the reseller to install the licensed software on designated computer hardware for sale to end users.
• Copying of the software is not allowed. Additional sublicenses must be obtained for additional copies.
• The reseller is not purchasing the software, and is only being granted a license to use the program.
• The distributor warrants that the software is owned by the developer of the program and that it does not infringe on any third party intellectual property rights.
• The distributor indemnifies the reseller against any third party copyright claims.
• The form includes an undertaking by the owner of the software to grant a license to the reseller if the sublicense is terminated for any reason.
• This is a generic legal document which does not contain specific references to the laws of any country, state, province or territory.
• This Software Sublicense Agreement template is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download and use.

Prepare customer support contracts quickly and easily with this downloadable Software Support and Service Agreement template.

• The vendor will provide online chat support 24/7, telephone support during specified hours, and on-site assistance when required.
• The vendor will provide the customer with software program updates.
• The customer must notify the vendor promptly about any defects in the software.
• If on-site support is required, the customer will pay all associated travel, accommodation, communications, and living expenses of the vendor's personnel required for such support.
• This is a generic legal contract which is not specific to any country, state or province. Easy to customize for your region.
• This contract template can save you money on legal fees and printing costs. Customize it for your business and re-use it as often as you like.

You can appoint someone to handle your business and financial affairs for you with this General Power of Attorney template for South Australia residents.

• A General Power of Attorney is used to give the person you appoint the authority to look after your finances, business affairs, legal actions, etc. on your behalf, but ONLY while you are still capable of making such decisions on your own.
• A General Power of Attorney terminates if you lose the legal capacity to make your own decisions.
• The General Power of Attorney cannot be used to delegate the authority to make medical or lifestyle decisions.
• The package contains instructions on how to complete and execute the power of attorney.