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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The recipient also agrees not to duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or distribute any material contained herein without [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s express written consent. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights to the material and trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and multimedia. BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT. Table of Content Statement of Confidentiality 2 Table of Content 3 Executive Summary 4 History 4 Problem Statement 4 Proposed Solution 4 Timeframe 4 Budget 4 1. History of [COMPANY NAME] 5 1.1 History and Current Status 5 1.2 Mission Statement 5 2. Problem Statement 6 2.1 The Problem/Opportunity 6 3. Proposed Solution 7 3.1 The Solution 7 4. The Proposal 8 4.1 The Project 8 4.2 Values and Vision 8 4.3 Outputs 8 4.4 Outcome 8 5. The Goals 9 5.1 Goals/Objectives 9 6. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. 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date.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Warranty Period","A defined post-delivery window — typically 30 to 90 days — during which the developer must fix defects at no additional charge.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Source Code Escrow","An arrangement where source code is held by a neutral third party and released to the client if the developer fails to maintain the software or goes out of business.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"SLA (Service Level Agreement)","A contractual commitment specifying uptime, response times, and remedies for performance failures — relevant for software with ongoing hosting or support obligations.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Liquidated Damages","A pre-agreed penalty amount payable if a specific contract breach occurs — such as missing a delivery deadline — rather than leaving damages to be calculated after the fact.",[282,287,292,297,302,307,312,317,322,327],{"name":283,"plain_english":284,"sample_language":285,"common_mistake":286},"Scope and deliverables confirmation","Confirms that the contract contains a written, itemized list of every feature and deliverable, with no vague catch-all language.","[ ] Scope of Work attached as Schedule A and signed by both parties | [ ] No open-ended deliverable descriptions (e.g., 'and related tasks')","Accepting scope language like 'complete website as discussed.' Without a written, itemized scope, every additional request becomes a dispute.",{"name":288,"plain_english":289,"sample_language":290,"common_mistake":291},"Project timeline and milestones","Verifies that the contract includes a phased delivery schedule with specific dates or durations for each milestone.","[ ] Milestone schedule attached | [ ] Each milestone has a defined deliverable and completion date | [ ] Consequences of missed deadlines stated","Checking only that a final delivery date exists. Without interim milestones, you have no contractual basis to flag a project running off track until the deadline passes.",{"name":293,"plain_english":294,"sample_language":295,"common_mistake":296},"Payment schedule and terms","Confirms the total contract value, payment amounts tied to each milestone, accepted payment methods, and late-payment consequences.","[ ] Total contract value stated: $[AMOUNT] | [ ] Payment tied to milestone acceptance, not calendar dates | [ ] Late-payment fee or interest rate specified","Approving a payment schedule that triggers on invoice date rather than milestone acceptance. This means paying for work you have not yet reviewed or approved.",{"name":298,"plain_english":299,"sample_language":300,"common_mistake":301},"IP ownership and assignment","Verifies that the contract explicitly assigns all code, documentation, and work product to the client upon final payment, with no retained license for the developer.","[ ] IP assignment clause present | [ ] Assignment effective upon [final payment / project acceptance] | [ ] Developer retains no residual license to client-specific IP","Overlooking a clause granting the developer a perpetual license to reuse your custom code in other client projects. Review every license-back provision carefully.",{"name":303,"plain_english":304,"sample_language":305,"common_mistake":306},"Confidentiality and NDA terms","Checks that the contract includes mutual confidentiality obligations covering source code, business data, and any third-party information shared during the project.","[ ] Confidentiality clause covers: source code, business data, customer data, and third-party APIs | [ ] Obligations survive termination for [X] years","Signing a contract with a confidentiality clause that expires at project completion. Sensitive architectural details and business logic need protection long after delivery.",{"name":308,"plain_english":309,"sample_language":310,"common_mistake":311},"Change-order process","Confirms the contract defines how out-of-scope requests are handled — written approval required, pricing method, and timeline impact documentation.","[ ] Change orders require written sign-off from both parties | [ ] Pricing method for changes specified (hourly rate: $[RATE]/hr or fixed quote) | [ ] Timeline impact must be acknowledged before work begins","Allowing change-order work to start on a verbal agreement. Without a signed change order, the additional scope and cost are unenforceable.",{"name":313,"plain_english":314,"sample_language":315,"common_mistake":316},"Acceptance testing and approval process","Verifies that the contract defines a formal acceptance period, the criteria deliverables must meet, and what constitutes deemed acceptance if no response is given.","[ ] Acceptance period: [X] business days after delivery | [ ] Acceptance criteria attached as Schedule B | [ ] Deemed acceptance if no written objection within [X] days","No deemed-acceptance clause. Without one, a client can delay final payment indefinitely by simply not responding to a delivery.",{"name":318,"plain_english":319,"sample_language":320,"common_mistake":321},"Warranty and defect correction","Checks that the contract includes a post-delivery warranty period and specifies the developer's obligation to fix defects at no charge within that window.","[ ] Warranty period: [30 / 60 / 90] days post-acceptance | [ ] Developer must correct material defects within [X] business days at no charge | [ ] Warranty excludes client-caused issues","No warranty period at all, or a warranty limited to 'cosmetic bugs only.' Material functional defects discovered post-launch can be expensive to fix without a warranty clause.",{"name":323,"plain_english":324,"sample_language":325,"common_mistake":326},"Termination rights and consequences","Confirms both parties have defined termination triggers — for convenience and for cause — along with notice periods, deliverable handover, and payment on termination.","[ ] Termination for convenience: [X] days written notice | [ ] Termination for cause: [specific triggers listed] | [ ] On termination: client receives all completed work product to date","A termination clause that requires payment for the full contract value even if terminated for cause. Ensure payment on early termination is limited to work completed and accepted.",{"name":328,"plain_english":329,"sample_language":330,"common_mistake":331},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Verifies that the contract names the governing jurisdiction and specifies how disputes are resolved — litigation, mediation, or binding arbitration.","[ ] Governing law: [STATE / COUNTRY] | [ ] Dispute resolution method: [arbitration / mediation / litigation] | [ ] Venue: [CITY, STATE]","Accepting the developer's default governing law without checking it. Some jurisdictions are dramatically less favorable for IP enforcement or contract claims.",[333,338,343,348,353,358],{"step":334,"title":335,"description":336,"tip":337},1,"Gather the contract and all attached schedules","Collect the full contract package — main agreement, scope-of-work schedule, payment schedule, and any exhibits — before starting the checklist. Reviewing the main body without attachments leads to incomplete checks.","Confirm the version you are reviewing matches the version the other party will sign — version-control mismatches are a common source of post-signing disputes.",{"step":339,"title":340,"description":341,"tip":342},2,"Work through each checklist section in order","Check each item against the actual contract language. Where an item is present, mark it confirmed. Where it is missing or unclear, note the specific clause number and the gap.","Use the notes column to record the exact page and clause reference for each confirmed item — this speeds up revision requests.",{"step":344,"title":345,"description":346,"tip":347},3,"Flag missing or vague items for revision","Any unchecked item represents a gap that should be addressed before signing. List each gap as a specific revision request with proposed language rather than a general complaint.","Prioritize IP assignment, acceptance criteria, and termination rights — these are the three most frequently litigated clauses in software contracts.",{"step":349,"title":350,"description":351,"tip":352},4,"Verify payment triggers align with acceptance, not delivery","Confirm that each payment milestone is triggered by written acceptance of the deliverable, not by the date the developer submits it. Review the acceptance period length and deemed-acceptance language.","A 5-business-day acceptance window is standard for most deliverables. Request an extension for complex integrations or compliance-sensitive features.",{"step":354,"title":355,"description":356,"tip":357},5,"Confirm IP assignment is unconditional on final payment","Read the IP assignment clause to confirm ownership transfers fully and unconditionally upon final payment, with no retained developer license to client-specific code.","Search the contract for the word 'license' — any license granted back to the developer should be narrow, non-exclusive, and limited to generic tools and frameworks, not client-specific logic.",{"step":359,"title":360,"description":361,"tip":362},6,"Document and share the completed checklist with stakeholders","Once complete, export the checklist as PDF and share it with legal, finance, and the project sponsor. Include a summary of any open items and the proposed resolution for each.","Archive the completed checklist alongside the fully executed contract — it documents your pre-signing due diligence if a dispute arises later.",[364,368,372,376],{"mistake":365,"why_it_matters":366,"fix":367},"Reviewing only the main agreement body, not the schedules","Scope, acceptance criteria, and payment schedules are typically in attached exhibits. Approving the main contract without reviewing every schedule leaves the most operationally critical terms unchecked.","Begin every review by listing all referenced exhibits and confirming each one is attached before marking any checklist item complete.",{"mistake":369,"why_it_matters":370,"fix":371},"Treating 'delivery' and 'acceptance' as the same event","A developer who submits code has 'delivered' — but if acceptance criteria are not met, you are not obligated to pay. Conflating the two eliminates your leverage to withhold payment for defective work.","Confirm the checklist item for acceptance criteria is satisfied with specific, measurable conditions, and that payment is triggered by written acceptance, not submission.",{"mistake":373,"why_it_matters":374,"fix":375},"Skipping the change-order review item","Software projects almost always evolve. Without a documented change-order process, out-of-scope work proceeds on verbal agreement — and cost disputes follow.","Confirm the contract requires a written, signed change order before any out-of-scope work begins, with pricing and timeline impact stated explicitly.",{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Assuming the developer's standard IP clause is sufficient","Many developer-issued contracts include a broad license-back provision or retain ownership of reusable components — potentially including core features of your product.","Use the IP checklist item to verify the assignment is unconditional and covers all work product, including third-party components licensed for your project specifically.",[381,384,387,390,393,396,399,402],{"question":382,"answer":383},"What is a checklist software development contract?","A checklist software development contract is a structured review form used to verify that a software development agreement contains all essential clauses before signing. It covers scope, deliverables, IP assignment, payment milestones, acceptance criteria, confidentiality, change-order procedures, warranty, and termination rights. It is not a contract itself — it is a due-diligence tool used alongside the actual agreement.\n",{"question":385,"answer":386},"Who should use this checklist?","Anyone about to sign a software development contract should use it — clients hiring developers or agencies, procurement teams standardizing vendor review, and developers who want to self-audit their own contract templates before sending them to clients. It is particularly useful for small businesses and startups that do not have in-house legal counsel reviewing every agreement.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"Does this checklist replace a software development contract?","No. The checklist is a review tool, not a binding agreement. You still need a signed software development contract that contains all the clauses the checklist verifies. Business in a Box also provides a Software Development Agreement template that you can use as the underlying contract alongside this checklist.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"What is the most important item to verify on a software development contract?","IP assignment is consistently the highest-stakes item. Without a clear, unconditional assignment of all work product to the client upon payment, the developer may retain rights to code that forms the core of your product. Check that the assignment covers all deliverables, is effective upon final payment, and contains no broad license-back to the developer for client-specific functionality.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"How long does it take to complete the checklist?","For a standard fixed-price software development contract of 10–20 pages, the checklist typically takes 20 to 40 minutes to complete. Larger or more complex contracts — with multiple schedules, SLAs, and multi-jurisdiction terms — may take 60 to 90 minutes. The time investment pays for itself by catching gaps before they become contract disputes.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"What should I do if a checklist item is missing from the contract?","Document the gap with the specific clause reference (or absence thereof) and submit a written revision request to the other party with proposed language. Do not sign the contract with known gaps on the assumption they can be addressed later — post-signing amendments require mutual agreement and often face resistance once a party has already committed.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"Is this checklist suitable for reviewing offshore development contracts?","Yes, with one additional step: verify the governing law and dispute resolution clause carefully for offshore arrangements. Some jurisdictions make IP assignment, confidentiality enforcement, and contract claims materially harder to pursue. For high-value offshore engagements, consider a lawyer review of the governing-law and arbitration clauses specifically.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"Does the checklist cover SaaS or software licensing agreements?","This checklist is designed for custom software development engagements — fixed-price or time-and-materials builds. SaaS and software licensing agreements have different key terms (subscription rights, usage limits, data processing obligations, and SLA uptime commitments) that this checklist does not fully cover. A separate software license agreement checklist is better suited to those contract types.\n",[406,410,414,418],{"industry":407,"icon_asset_id":408,"specifics":409},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Validates IP assignment for platform features, source code escrow for critical infrastructure, and SLA terms for hosted environments.",{"industry":411,"icon_asset_id":412,"specifics":413},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Emphasizes data security obligations, regulatory compliance warranties, and audit-right clauses required by financial regulators.",{"industry":415,"icon_asset_id":416,"specifics":417},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","Confirms HIPAA data-handling obligations, FDA-related compliance warranties for medical software, and post-delivery validation requirements.",{"industry":419,"icon_asset_id":420,"specifics":421},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-ecommerce","Covers payment gateway integration acceptance criteria, PCI-DSS compliance obligations, and launch-readiness milestones tied to seasonal deadlines.",[423,426,428,430],{"vs":233,"vs_template_id":424,"summary":425},"software-development-agreement-D13194","A software development agreement is the binding contract itself — it creates the legal obligations. This checklist is the review tool you use before signing that agreement to confirm every required clause is present and complete. Use both together: the checklist to audit, the agreement to execute.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":237,"summary":427},"An independent contractor agreement governs a broad freelance engagement and covers classification, tax, and general work terms. A software development contract is tailored specifically to code deliverables, acceptance criteria, IP assignment, and technical milestones. For software projects, the development-specific contract is more appropriate; the checklist applies to both.",{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":241,"summary":429},"An NDA covers confidentiality only. A software development contract includes confidentiality alongside scope, IP, payment, and termination — making a standalone NDA redundant once a full development contract is in place. The checklist verifies that the confidentiality clause within the development contract is sufficient so a separate NDA is not necessary.",{"vs":118,"vs_template_id":431,"summary":432},"software-project-proposal-D13196","A project proposal outlines the scope, approach, and pricing at the pre-contract stage — it is not binding. The checklist is used after the proposal is accepted and a formal contract is being drafted or reviewed. The proposal informs what the contract should contain; the checklist verifies the contract actually contains it.",{"use_template":434,"template_plus_review":438,"custom_drafted":442},{"best_for":435,"cost":436,"time":437},"Small businesses, startups, and project managers reviewing standard software development contracts under $50K","Free","20–40 minutes",{"best_for":439,"cost":440,"time":441},"Contracts over $50K, offshore development, or projects involving sensitive IP or regulated data","$200–$500 for a one-hour lawyer review focused on IP and termination clauses","1–2 days",{"best_for":443,"cost":444,"time":445},"Enterprise software builds, multi-vendor arrangements, or contracts requiring custom SLA and escrow terms","$1,000–$3,000+ for a technology lawyer to draft or fully review the underlying contract","1–2 weeks",[234,237,241,447,448,449,450,451,452,453,454,455],"project-proposal-D12678","purchase-order-D1411","service-agreement-D12711","project-plan-D12775","statement-of-work-D12981","change-order-D13613","sales-invoice-D383","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","business-requirements-document-D13873",{"emit_how_to":457,"emit_defined_term":457},true,{"primary_folder":111,"secondary_folder":459,"document_type":460,"industry":461,"business_stage":462,"tags":463,"confidence":467},"development-agreements","checklist","software-and-technology","all-stages",[460,464,465,466],"procurement","software-development","contract-review",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Checklist Software Development Contract?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Checklist Software Development Contract\u003C/strong> is a structured verification form used to confirm that every critical clause of a software development agreement is present, accurate, and enforceable before either party signs. It walks through the contract section by section — scope and deliverables, IP assignment, payment milestones, acceptance criteria, confidentiality, change-order procedures, warranty, and termination rights — giving reviewers a consistent, repeatable process rather than relying on memory or ad hoc reading. It is a due-diligence tool, not a contract itself, and is used alongside the underlying software development agreement.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Signing a software development contract with missing or vague clauses is one of the most common and costly mistakes in technology procurement. A scope of work without itemized deliverables turns every feature request into a negotiation. A payment schedule tied to delivery dates rather than accepted milestones means paying for work you have not approved. An IP assignment clause with a broad developer license-back can leave the core of your product partially owned by a vendor you no longer work with. This checklist surfaces each of those gaps in 20 to 40 minutes, before the contract is executed and before any money changes hands. For project managers, procurement teams, and founders without in-house legal counsel, it provides a structured safety net that replaces guesswork with a documented, auditable review process.\u003C/p>\n",1781186033895]