Software Development Agreement Package

Protect What You're Building

When you hire a developer or development company to build software, the agreement governing that relationship matters.

Who owns the code and other work product? What exactly is being delivered? When are payments due? What happens if the project falls behind, the scope changes or the relationship ends before the work is complete?

And perhaps most importantly: does your company actually own what it's paying to build?

Meyer Law's Software Development Agreement Package gives you customized agreements designed to protect your business, intellectual property and investment while clearly defining expectations with your developer.

Whether you're building an app, SaaS platform, website, internal tool or other custom technology, we'll structure the agreements around your project and development relationship.

Who This Package Is For

This package is a great fit if you're:

• Hiring a freelancer, contractor or development agency to build software
• Developing a mobile or web application
• Building a SaaS product or technology platform
• Outsourcing development of a website, internal tool or other custom technology
• Investing significant time or money into a development project
• Concerned about ownership of code, designs or other work product
• Sharing confidential business or technical information with developers
• Already working with a developer without adequate agreements in place
• Looking for a strong development agreement that can serve as a foundation for future projects

What's Included

Up to 1-Hour Consultation
We'll discuss your project, developer relationship, scope, timeline, payment structure, intellectual property and other important business and legal considerations.

Customized Confidentiality Agreement (NDA)
An attorney-prepared confidentiality agreement designed to protect confidential business, product and technical information shared during the development relationship.

Customized Software Development Agreement
An attorney-prepared agreement tailored to your project and development relationship.

Depending on your project, the agreement may address:

• Scope of work and deliverables
• Development milestones and timelines
• Fees and payment terms
• Acceptance and testing
• Changes to scope
• Intellectual property and work-product ownership
• Pre-existing developer materials
• Open-source and third-party components
• Confidentiality
• Representations and warranties
• Maintenance and support, where applicable
• Termination and transition
• Remedies and dispute resolution

One Round of Revisions
You'll have an opportunity to review the initial drafts and provide feedback before we finalize your agreements.

How It Works

Step 1: Purchase + Schedule
Purchase the package and schedule your consultation with our team.

Step 2: Tell Us About Your Project
We'll learn about what you're building, who is building it, your business arrangement, timeline and concerns.

Step 3: We Draft
Our legal team prepares customized agreements designed around your project and developer relationship.

Step 4: Review + Finalize
You'll review the drafts, provide one round of feedback and receive finalized agreements ready to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this package only for software developers?

It's designed for businesses engaging developers or development companies to create apps, SaaS products, platforms, websites, internal tools and other custom technology.

What if I'm building a mobile app?

This package covers the agreement between you and the developer building your app.

If you also need the legal documents governing the relationship between your company and the people who will use the app, our Mobile App Startup Legal Package includes customized app terms and privacy documents.

Who owns the software after it's developed?

Your agreement will specifically address intellectual property and work-product ownership. We'll structure those provisions based on your development arrangement and address relevant issues involving pre-existing, third-party and open-source materials.

What if the developer provides their own contract?

If your developer or agency has already provided an agreement, reviewing and negotiating their agreement may be more appropriate than drafting a new agreement. Contact us and we'll determine the right approach.

What if my developer is overseas?

International development relationships can raise additional issues involving governing law, dispute resolution and enforceability. Let us know before purchasing so we can determine whether your engagement fits within the standard package.

Does this include negotiating with the developer?

No. This package includes preparation of your customized agreements and one round of revisions based on your feedback. Negotiation with your developer or development agency can be handled separately.

Can I reuse the agreement?

The agreement can provide a strong starting point for future development relationships, but different developers and projects may require changes to the scope, business terms and legal provisions.

How long does it take?

Most packages are completed within 1–3 weeks after your consultation and receipt of the information we need.

Protect Your Technology From the Start

Get customized development agreements that clearly address ownership, deliverables and expectations before problems arise.

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