Software Development and Consulting Services Agreement

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Software Development and Consulting Services Agreement

This Software Development and Consulting Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{country}}, with its registered office located at {{client_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Client"),

AND

{{service_provider_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{country}}, with its registered office located at {{service_provider_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider").

Client and Service Provider are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”

1. Scope of Services

1.1. The Service Provider agrees to perform software development and consulting services as generally described in Exhibit A (the “Services”), attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

1.2. Any changes or additions to the Scope of Services must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties and may result in adjustments to the project timeline and fees.

1.3. The Service Provider shall use its best efforts to perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner, in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.

2. Development Schedule and Deliverables

2.1. The Service Provider shall deliver the software and related deliverables (the “Deliverables”) according to the schedule outlined in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

2.2. The Client agrees to provide timely feedback, information, and resources necessary for the Service Provider to complete the Services and Deliverables as scheduled. Delays caused by the Client may result in adjustments to the project timeline and fees.

3. Fees and Payment

3.1. In consideration for the Services provided hereunder, the Client shall pay the Service Provider the fees as specified in Exhibit C (the “Fees”), attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

3.2. All invoices are due and payable within {{payment_terms_days}} days of the invoice date.

3.3. Payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by the Service Provider.

3.4. Overdue payments may be subject to interest at the rate of {{interest_rate_percent}}% per annum, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1. The Client shall own all right, title, and interest in and to the Deliverables upon full payment of all Fees. The Service Provider hereby assigns all intellectual property rights in the Deliverables to the Client.

4.2. The Service Provider retains all intellectual property rights to any pre-existing software, tools, methodologies, or other intellectual property used in the development of the Deliverables, but grants the Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such pre-existing intellectual property solely in conjunction with the Deliverables.

5. Confidentiality

5.1. Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other Party during the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to business plans, technical information, trade secrets, and customer data (hereinafter “Confidential Information”).

5.2. Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, except as required by law.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

6.1. The Service Provider warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner.

6.2. THE SERVICE PROVIDER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7.2. THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY THE CLIENT TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

8. Termination

8.1. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon {{notice_days}} days’ written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within the notice period.

8.2. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Client shall pay the Service Provider for all Services performed and Deliverables provided up to the date of termination.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

9.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be submitted to mediation in {{city}}, {{country}}. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, it shall be finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.

9.3. The language of arbitration shall be English.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

FOR THE CLIENT:

_____________________________

Name: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

Date: _____________________________

FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER:

_____________________________

Name: {{service_provider_signatory_name}}

Title: {{service_provider_signatory_title}}

Date: _____________________________