Software Licensing and Development Forms

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.

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.

Create a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement between a service provider and a client with this downloadable MS Word template.

This extensive contract template is ideal for a mission-critical SaaS relationship requiring detailed contractual controls over implementation, professional services and service levels, security, disaster recovery, data protection, insurance and transition assistance.

What is the purpose of this enterprise level SaaS Agreement?

The purpose of this SaaS Agreement (Enterprise Level) template is to establish a full-scale SaaS relationship between the service provider and the client that covers not only access to hosted software, but also expressly separates out: 

1. SaaS Services — access to the platform, hosting and support; and
2. Professional Services — implementation, consulting, training, integration, enhancements and development.

Who would use this document template?

An enterprise level Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement would be useful for providers who sell or license complex, mission-critical, or data-sensitive software to large clients. Key types of service providers include:

What are some of the key provisions of this document?

This editable SaaS agreement template contains dedicated provisions for:

• SaaS access and licensing;
• software use restrictions;
• source-code escrow;
• implementation services;
• additional professional services;
• change control;
• service-level agreements (SLAs);
• fees and expenses;
• ownership of intellectual property;
• protection of client data;
• termination and transition / migration of client data;
• confidentiality;
• detailed data security;
• security events;
• indemnification;
• IP infringement;
• warranties;
• force majeure;
• insurance requirements;
• subcontracting;
• export rules;
• compliance with laws;
• dispute resolution.

The document also contains provisions that protect the client against the consequences of provider failure. These provisions make this Software-as-Service (SaaS) Agreement template ideal in situations where the SaaS relationship is more substantial or business-critical to a specific customer.

Why buy this Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement template?

• Instantly downloadable document
• Reusable template — buy once, use as often as needed
• Fully editable MS Word file
• Comprehensive legal document form prepared and reviewed by humans, for humans
• No subscription necessary, no additional license or usage fees

DOCUMENT DETAILS

Document Name: SaaS Agreement Template — Enterprise Level

Jurisdiction: Generic (not country-specific)

Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

Pages: 26, plus schedules

Editable: Yes

Reusable: Unlimited business use

Instant Download: Yes

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

Software developers typically have their apps tested and evaluated before putting them into general release. This is a sensitive time period, when you need to protect your intellectual property rights by ensuring that all testers and evaluators sign a nondisclosure (confidentiality) agreement.

Purpose of Agreement

The party who is evaluating and testing the software (evaluator) agrees not to disclose any confidential and/or proprietary information with respect to the software app being evaluated.

The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer when it completes the evaluation.

Legal Jurisdiction

This Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is governed by U.S. laws and is intended to be used only within the United States.

Format and Usability

The template is available as a MS Word document and is easy to download, edit and use. Pay for the form once, use it as often as you require. No additional fees, no hidden costs, no subscription necessary.

Create a standard-level Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement between a service provider and a client with this basic, easy-to-use template.

This basic SaaS Agreement template (or Terms of Service) is essentially a basic commercial contract intended for a SaaS provider supplying hosted software, related services and support to a client.

Its structure is relatively simple: the principal agreement establishes the relationship, while an Order Form and/or Statement of Work identifies the particular services, pricing, service capacity and other transaction-specific details.

What is the purpose of this SaaS Agreement?

The purpose of this Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement (Basic Level) template is to provide a solid contractual framework for a smaller SaaS provider without the extensive infrastructure of a major enterprise SaaS transaction.

The template is strongly provider-oriented. For example, fees are generally non-refundable, unpaid amounts can result in suspension, and there is provision for a 12-month liability cap and exclusion of consequential damages.

The provider also retains ownership of the SaaS software and related technology.

What are the key provisions of this document?

The SaaS Agreement template covers:

• provision of SaaS services, software, documentation and support;
• client use restrictions;
• client and provider responsibilities;
• data security and privacy;
• confidentiality;
• intellectual-property ownership;
• fees and payment;
• term, renewal and termination;
• warranties and disclaimers;
• limitation of liability;
• force majeure; and
• general contractual matters.

It also provides for an Order Form and Statement of Work, including examples such as user provisioning, training, documentation and custom development.

Termination assistance is limited to basic data retrieval, change management and disaster recovery provisions are limited.

Who would use this document template?

This SaaS Agreement Basic Template is intended to serve the small-business customer who simply wants to create a usable SaaS agreement without having to navigate an enterprise-level contract.

Key types of service providers include:

Why buy this Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement template?

• Instantly downloadable document
• Reusable template — buy once, use as often as needed
• Fully editable MS Word file
• Comprehensive legal document form prepared and reviewed by humans, for humans
• No subscription necessary, no additional license or usage fees

DOCUMENT DETAILS

Document Name: SaaS Agreement Template — Basic Level
Jurisdiction: Generic (not country-specific)
Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Pages: 13
Editable: Yes
Reusable: Unlimited business use
Instant Download: Yes