Software Development and License Agreement

COMPANY LETTERHEAD

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Software Development and License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} (the "Effective Date") by and between:

{{developer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{developer_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{developer_company_address}} ("Developer"); and

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{client_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_company_address}} ("Client").

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. The Developer agrees to develop custom software for the Client, as more fully described in Schedule A (the "Software"), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

1.2. Any changes or additions to the scope of work must be agreed upon in writing by both parties and may result in adjustments to the development timeline and fees.

2. DEVELOPMENT FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS

2.1. In consideration for the development services, the Client shall pay the Developer a total fee of {{total_development_fee}} ({{currency}}) as follows:

a) An upfront payment of {{upfront_payment_percentage}}% ({{upfront_payment_amount}} {{currency}}) upon signing of this Agreement.

b) Progress payments of {{progress_payment_percentage}}% ({{progress_payment_amount}} {{currency}}) upon completion of agreed milestones as detailed in Schedule B.

c) The remaining balance of {{final_payment_percentage}}% ({{final_payment_amount}} {{currency}}) upon successful completion and acceptance of the Software by the Client.

2.2. All payments shall be made within {{payment_due_days}} days of the invoice date.

2.3. Overdue payments shall accrue interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

3.1. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, in and to the Software, shall vest in and remain the sole and exclusive property of the Developer until all payments due under this Agreement have been paid in full.

3.2. Upon full and final payment of all development fees, the Developer hereby grants to the Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display the Software for its internal business purposes.

3.3. The Client shall not be entitled to sublicense, sell, or otherwise transfer the Software to any third party without the prior written consent of the Developer.

3.4. The Client acknowledges that the Developer retains all rights, title, and interest in any underlying tools, libraries, or frameworks used in the development of the Software that are not specifically created for the Client under this Agreement.

4. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

4.1. The Developer warrants that the Software will substantially conform to the specifications set forth in Schedule A for a period of {{warranty_period}} days from the date of acceptance.

4.2. The Developer’s sole obligation and the Client’s sole remedy for any breach of this warranty shall be for the Developer to use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the non-conformity.

4.3. The Developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the use of the Software.

4.4. The Developer’s total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total development fees paid by the Client.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. Both parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party during the course of this Agreement, including but not limited to business plans, technical information, and customer data.

5.2. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years.

6. TERMINATION

6.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days after receipt of written notice thereof.

6.2. Upon termination, the Client shall pay the Developer for all work performed and expenses incurred up to the date of termination. Any licenses granted shall automatically terminate if the termination is due to the Client's breach of payment obligations.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.

7.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties.

7.3. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in {{mediation_location}}.

7.4. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in {{arbitration_location}} in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}}.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including its Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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By: {{developer_authorised_signatory_name}}

Title: {{developer_authorised_signatory_title}}

For: {{developer_company_name}}

Date: {{developer_signature_date}}

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By: {{client_authorised_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_authorised_signatory_title}}

For: {{client_company_name}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}