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Software Development Agreement
For custom software, integrations, and product engineering.
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For custom software, integrations, and product engineering.
What the agreement covers
Client engages Provider to design, build, and deliver software described in the schedule, which may include applications, APIs, or integrations.
Key sections
- Parties
- Purpose
- Services
- Deliverables
- Fees
- Term
- Governing law
- Signatures
Included clauses
- Services
- Deliverables
- Client responsibilities
- Fees
- Payment terms
- Expenses
- Contract term
- Renewal
- Cancellation and termination
- Revisions
- Intellectual property
- Confidentiality
This document is a business drafting starting point. It is not legal advice and is not written for any specific jurisdiction. Have qualified counsel review it before you rely on it.
Sample document preview with example parties
Northwind Studio
studio@northwind.example · northwind.example
Software Development Agreement
Provider. Northwind Studio
Client. Elena Voss · Harbor & Co.
1. Parties
This Software Development Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of 1 September 2026 (the "Effective Date") between the Provider and the Client named below.
Provider: Northwind Studio
18 Binder Lane, Portland
studio@northwind.example · (503) 555-0142 · northwind.example
Client: Harbor & Co.
2. Elena Voss
440 Market Street, Seattle
elena@harbor.example · (206) 555-0198
The Provider and the Client are each a "Party" and together the "Parties".
3. Purpose
Client engages Provider to design, build, and deliver software described in the schedule, which may include applications, APIs, or integrations.
4. Services
Provider will perform the engineering services listed below. Scope is limited to the features and environments named in the schedule. Change requests follow the amendment process.
| Service | Description | Quantity | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social media management | Monthly planning and posting | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Content creation | Articles and short-form assets | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| SEO | Technical and on-page work | 1 | $750 | $750 |
5. Deliverables
Deliverables include working software for the agreed environments, documentation reasonably required to operate it, and source access if the schedule says so. Acceptance is based on the written requirements, not unstated preferences.
6. Fees
Professional fees under this Agreement total $3,250, in the currency shown on the services schedule, payable according to Net 15 from invoice date.
7. Term
This Agreement begins on 1 September 2026 and continues until 28 February 2027, unless it ends earlier. Duration: Six months. Renewal: Does not automatically renew.
8. Governing law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Provider's principal place of business.
9. Signatures
By signing, each signer confirms they are authorized to bind the party they represent.
ProviderSign here
ClientSign here
This document is a business drafting starting point. It is not legal advice and is not written for any specific jurisdiction. Have qualified counsel review it before you rely on it.