Software License Agreement

A software development agreement is a document drawn up which explains the rights, obligations, and extent of services that govern the relationship between a Software Developer and an End User. ContractEdge suggest that any time you authorize an end user to use your software, a software license agreement should be agreed upon by both parties. Supplying this written legal document helps to prevent future problems or any problem to become larger than it needs to be. A software license agreement gives the software developer a piece of mind that their ideas and rights are protected and if a problem should arise, now they have an agreement already in place to solve the issues.

ContractEdge provides IT professionals with software license agreements which are essential when clients want to implement software within their business. Implementing a software development agreement is an essential course of business when you enter into a contract to develop software and applications for a client.

A software license agreement helps protect you, the IT professional, of your rights as a software developer. Many clients assume they automatically become the owners of any and all software and codes created during the time you work for them which is untrue. According to copyright law, the instant any computer code is written or developed, your work is protected by copyright and it is the property of the developer. Without a software license agreement which states the client gains ownership, the software developer is the holder of the copyright. A software license agreement establishes the agreed terms and conditions between the owner of the property and client before the any issue arise.

The ContractEdge Software License Agreement was developed by attorneys who specialize in IT law. These legal professionals are knowledgeable in the laws which govern the industry. The software license agreement states the permission of how the end users are allowed to use the software.