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Software Distribution Agreement | Canada

Prepare a Software Distribution Agreement with a national or international distributor with this comprehensive template for Canadian software publishers.

  • The publisher (owner) appoints the distributor as its exclusive distributor in a primary territory, and as a non-exclusive distributor in secondary territories.
  • The distributor must meet minimum annual revenue quotas, and must provide quarterly activity reports to the publisher.
  • The distributor must provide written reports identifying any problems the distributor believes to be caused by errors in the software.
  • The publisher will provide all corrections, enhancements and upgrades to the software, and all training and support.
  • The publisher will provide a list of all current customers and all potential sales leads for the designated territories.
  • The distributor agrees not to take part in marketing or developing any product which would compete with the software.
  • The Agreement is governed by Canadian laws.
  • This legal document template is available in MS Word format and can be easily modified.
$29.99

Software Escrow Agreement | Canada

Place software into escrow with this comprehensive Software Escrow Agreement for Canadian software developers.

  • Parties. The escrow is being set up in conjunction with software licence and maintenance agreements between a developer and a customer (licensee) who requires uninterrupted availability of the source code as an essential element of its business.
  • Terms of Escrow. 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 of Materials. The developer remains the owner 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.
  • Scope of Law. This is a U.S. legal document intended for use within 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 Escrow Agreement | UK

Place source code in escrow with this Software Escrow Agreement template for UK software developers.

  • The Escrow Agreement is pursuant to software licence and maintenance agreements between the developer (licensor) and a customer (licensee) who requires uninterrupted availability of the source code as an essential element of its business.
  • The licensor 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.
  • The escrow agent will hold the materials in escrow until such time as it is instructed to release them in accordance with the agreement.
  • If the escrow agent's fees are not paid, the agent has the right to terminate the agreement and destroy the escrowed materials.
  • The escrow agent incurs no liability under the agreement except for wilful misconduct or gross negligence.
  • The agreement includes a deposit form to be used by the licensor each time materials are deposited into escrow.
  • This Escrow Agreement template is governed by English law.
$14.99

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 Escrow Arrangement Clauses

Insert these optional escrow clauses into a Software Maintenance Agreement, to stipulate the terms for escrow of the software.

  • An escrow arrangement gives a level of comfort to customers who license the software that if the developer ceases to operate its business or fails to honor its obligations, the source code will be released to the customer.
  • If the customer has paid its fees under the agreement, the supplier will provide the name and address of the escrow agent with whom it keeps a copy of its current working source code and object code.
  • Any software customized for the customer is not kept in escrow.\
  • These Software Escrow Arrangement clauses do not contain references to specific laws of any country.
$6.29 $5.99

Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement | Australia

Don't take changes with your intellectual property rights. Protect yourself with this Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement for Australia.

  • Before you allow anyone to test your software products for evaluation purposes, make sure they sign this Nondisclosure Agreement.
  • The evaluator agrees not to disclose any confidential or proprietary information with respect to the software being evaluated.
  • The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer at the completion of the evaluation.
  • The Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is a downloadable legal form governed by the laws of Australia. It can be used in any state or territory.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$7.99

Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement | Canada

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

  • The party evaluating the software (evaluator) agrees not to disclose any confidential and/or proprietary information with respect to the software app under review.
  • The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer when it completes the evaluation.
  • This Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is a Canadian legal form that can be used across Canada except in the Province of Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
  • The template is available as a MS Word document and is easy to download, edit and use.
$6.29 $5.99

Software Integration Licence | Canada

Allow another developer to integrate software you have developed into their product under this Software Integration Licence for Canada.

  • The developer grants a non-exclusive licence to a licensee so that the licensee can integrate the developer's software into a software package or product developed by the licensee, which will be distributed to resellers and end users.
  • Proprietary Rights. The licence also grants the licensee the right to use the developer's trade marks and other proprietary markings in connection with the software.
  • The licensee must ensure that every end user is bound by an End User Licence Agreement.
  • No Sale. The parties agree that the transaction between them is not a purchase, sale or lease of the licensed products.
  • The licensee must pay royalty fees and provide sales reports to the developer on a quarterly basis.
  • The form also contains independent contractor, confidentiality and export restriction clauses.
  • This is a Canadian legal document which can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
$24.99

Software Licence and Development Agreement | Canada

Canadian software developers can use this legal contract template to prepare an in-depth Software Licence and Development Agreement for a client.

  • The developer agrees to develop a software product for the client and grants the client a non-transferable, non-exclusive perpetual license to use the product in their business.
  • The client may sublicense the product to its affiliates at no additional cost. The affiliates must agree in writing to be bound by the terms of the Agreement.
  • The developer retains all rights to the product and to all modifications and enhancements. The client owns the rights to the name.
  • Any of the developer's employees or contractors who will be performing services at the client's facility must obtain security clearance and will be supervised by the client's personnel.
  • The developer will indemnify the client against all liability, claims, costs and damages from infringement claims or from actions or inactions of the developer's employees and contractors.
  • 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 client.
  • Each calendar quarter during the term of the Agreement, the developer will place a complete up-to-date copy of the source code in escrow with a designated escrow agent. The client will have access to the source code in certain circumstances, for instance, if the developer ceases doing business or files for bankruptcy.
  • The Agreement is governed by Canadian intellectual property laws and can be used across Canada except in Quebec where a French language version may be required.
  • The Software License and Development Agreement template is available as a fully editable Microsoft Word document.
$29.99

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