Software Licensing and Development Forms
License your software to users and protect your rights as developer and author with these customizable software licenses and development contracts.
- You can use these forms to license software programs, mobile apps and games and to develop software applications designed to meet a customer's specifications.
- These downloadable forms can be customized as desired to fit your unique needs.
- Many of the templates are country-specific forms that were prepared to comply with the intellectual property laws of that country. Generic forms are also available that can be modified for any jurisdiction.
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Software License and Development Agreement | USA
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.
$29.99
Software Maintenance Agreement | Canada
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.
$29.99
Software Publishing Agreement
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.
$29.99
Software Specifications Agreement
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.
$24.99
Software Sublicense Agreement
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.
$17.99
Software Support and Service Agreement
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.
$17.99 $14.99
Trialware Demo Software License
Allow a user to download and run a trial of a software app with this easy-to-use Trialware Demo License.
- The license is non-exclusive and for a limited free time period.
- At the end of the demo trial period, the software will no longer run on the user's computer, and the user must purchase a permanent license in order to keep using it.
- This is a generic legal form which is not specific to any country and can be used anywhere.
- The Trialware Demo Software License can be downloaded in MS Word format after you purchase it. Other formats available on request.
$6.29 $5.99
Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement | USA
Protect your intellectual property rights during evaluation of a software app with this Nondisclosure Agreement for American 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 governed by U.S. laws and is intended to be used only within the United States.
- The template is available as a MS Word document and is easy to download, edit and use.
$5.99
