UNITED STATES
License your software programs and protect your authorship rights with these easy-to-use USA Software Licenses and Development Forms.
- Customizable templates.
- Reuse the forms as often as you like.
- Standardized contracts and agreements which can be used across the United States.
Under the US Copyright Act, , 17 U.S.C. § 101, computer programs are considered literary works and are protected against copying. The creator of the program is the author, and has the sole right to reproduce, create derivative works, and distribute the software. However, under work-for-hire arrangements, a developer is contracted to develop software for a client. In this case, copyright in the software may vest in the client instead of the developer but there must be an agreement in writing between the parties stating that the work product is to be considered a work for hire.
And only the work itself is protected from copying. Anyone can copy the ideas contained in the work.
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End User License Agreement | USA
License your software apps for use on single computers with this End User License Agreement (EULA) form for US based developers.
- An EULA is essential because it protects your rights as the author of the software.
- The software can only be installed on a single computer or device.
- Under the terms of the EULA, the end user is granted a license to use the software. The end user is not purchasing the app and does not become the owner of the software program.
- The license is governed by United States copyright laws.
- This End User License Agreement template is fully editable and easy to customize to fit your exact needs.
$4.99
Perpetual Software License | USA
This Perpetual Software License form makes it easy to grant a publisher, reseller or distributor a never-ending license to market your apps.
- The developer grants the licensee a permanent, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to distribute, resell, sublicense or otherwise make use of the software.
- In return for the perpetual license, the licensee pays the developer a fixed lump sum license fee.
- The developer retains title to the original software, but title to any derivative works created by the licensee belongs to the licensee.
- The licensee also has the right to decompile, disassemble and reverse engineer the software.
- This license form is governed by United States intellectual property laws.
- You can download the form as a MS Word template immediately after you pay for it.
$12.49 $11.99
Sale Agreement for Interest in Software | USA
Sell and assign your ownership in a software program with this Sale of Interest Agreement for US based developers.
- The software being transferred was specifically developed for the purchaser.
- The sale includes the source code and related documentation for the software program.
- The parties agree that this is a sale and not a license for use of the software.
- All ownership, title and rights in and to the software, including copyright, will be transferred to the buyer upon completion of the transaction.
- The seller waives all intellectual property rights to the program, including moral rights.
- This is a US legal form that is governed by United States laws and regulations.
$7.99
Software Development Agreement | USA
Prepare contracts for your clients quickly and easily with this Software Development Agreement template for US software developers.
- The developer will provide the deliverables, training and support.
- The developer must meet the functional specifications and delivery and installation schedule agreed to by the customer.
- Provisions for acceptance testing by the customer.
- After payment in full, the customer will own the software and documentation.
- Provisions limiting the developer's liability with respect to defects in the software.
- Warranties of the developer with respect to the software.
- Confidentiality provisions.
- Remedies of each party in the event of default by the other party.
- This legal contract is governed by United States laws and regulations.
- Available as a MS Word template. Download the form immediately after purchase.
$29.99
Software Development Joint Venture Agreement | USA
Set up a joint venture between a software developer and a client with this USA 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.
$29.99
Software Escrow Agreement | USA
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.
$14.99
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
