Software Development

Hiring a software developer without a structured software development agreement is a recipe for certain disaster. 

About 30 percent of software projects are either never finished or not completed on time and on budget. The major reason for this is not having an agreement that creates a plan and sets forth expectations and timelines.

The software development agreements in this section all favor the person doing the hiring.

These forms will protect you when hiring a software developer and ensure that you receive, in the end, the desired technology for the desired price and in the desired time frame.

The key issue in Software Development Agreements is who has control of the process. 

Controlling the process can be challenging because what is being developed is usually not fully defined at the beginning of the engagement.  These agreements ensure that the customer controls the process.

The 4 Agreements provided are identical in their terms; all favor the customer and differ only in the payment options and who owns the software. 

Software Development Agreement

Use this form if you are going to pay at end and you want to own title to the Software.

Software Development Agreement

Use this form if you are going to pay at end and the developer wants to own title to the Software.

Software Development Agreement

Use this form if you are going to be paying in stages and you want to own title to the Software.

Software Development Agreement