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Such software consists of: the computer programs encoded on software diskettes or other media in the form generally released by [SPECIFY]; and the user guides, reference manuals, and other materials developed by [SPECIFY] for distribution and use in combination with such computer programs. [SPECIFY] may discontinue developing, producing, licensing, or distributing, or may modify, replace, or add to, any of the Products at any time. [SPECIFY] may amend, without any advance notice to Partner, Exhibit \"A\" from time to time to reflect any such changes in the Products. APPOINTMENT OF PARTNER AND LICENSE Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement, [SPECIFY] hereby appoints Partner as a non-exclusive \"[SPECIFY] Authorized Business Partner\", and grants a perpetual, non-transferable, non-exclusive right and license to Partner, to promote, market and distribute the Products to Partner's end-user customers solely from Partner's business location listed on Exhibit [SPECIFY] hereto (the \"Authorized Location\"), and Partner accepts such appointment and grant from [SPECIFY]. If Partner wishes to promote, market and/or distribute the Products from one or more locations other than the Authorized Location, Partner shall enter into a separate [SPECIFY] Partnership Authorization Agreement for each such location. Partner may not promote, market or distribute, or in any other way deal with, the Products from any location that is not an Authorized Location. MAINTAINING QUALIFICATION AS AN AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PARTNER To maintain its qualification as a \"[SPECIFY] Authorized Business Partner\", Partner must satisfy the [SPECIFY] Requirements and Policies for such qualification established by [SPECIFY] from time to time (the \"Requirements\") and pay the fees specified in section 11. The Requirements currently in effect are appended as Exhibit \"C\" hereto. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT Partner acknowledges that the license of the Products to its end-user customers shall be subject to the terms and conditions of [SPECIFY] program license agreement, which shall accompany each diskette package or other medium for the Products (the \"Program License Agreement\"). [SPECIFY] may change any provision of the Program License Agreement from time to time upon thirty days' advance notice to Partner. RESTRICTIONS ON PARTNER Training requirements Partner only may distribute Products for which it has completed [SPECIFY] required training courses. Program copies Partner shall not make copies of the Products except Partner may make copies for backup or archival purposes, and for demonstration purposes provided that such copies may be loaded only on hardware owned by Partner. No reverse engineering, etc. Without the prior written consent of [SPECIFY] Partner shall refrain from copying, reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling, translating, or modifying the Products, or granting any other person or entity the right to do so. No source code access Partner may not receive, review, or otherwise use or have access to the source code for the Products without [SPECIFY] prior written consent. Products are permitted to be distributed by Partner in object code form only. No unauthorized access to third parties Partner shall not loan, rent, or provide access to the Products, for a fee or otherwise, to any third party for the purpose of any execution, use, or copying of such Products not authorized by the Program License Agreement. No unethical trade practices, etc At no time shall Partner engage in any illegal, deceptive or unfair trade or other practice that may adversely affect the image or reputation of [SPECIFY] or make any false, misleading or disparaging statement or representation regarding [SPECIFY] or any of the Products. Partner shall use only sound business methods and ethical trade practices in promoting, marketing and distributing the Products. PRICES, PAYMENT TERMS AND TAXES Prices The list prices for the Products shall be as set forth in [SPECIFY] Partner Price Schedule, as issued by [SPECIFY] from time to time. The price to be paid by Partner will be the then existing list price less the percentage discount based on the quantity of Products purchased by Partner. The current discounts are specified on Exhibit [SPECIFY] hereto. [INDIVIDUAL NAME], from time to time on [NUMBER] days' advance notice to Partner, may change the percentage discounts and the list price for any Products not yet the subject of an order submitted and accepted hereunder. No change will apply to Products for which [SPECIFY] has received and accepted an order before the date on which the change is effective. Payment terms Unless otherwise agreed or changed on [NUMBER] days' advance notice given by [SPECIFY] to Partner, payments are to be made in [COUNTRY]. Until [SPECIFY] approves Partner's right to credit after Partner submits an application therefore to [SPECIFY] Partner shall pay for all Products in advance. If [SPECIFY] approves Partner's credit, payment terms shall be net [NUMBER] days after shipment. Payments received more than [NUMBER] days after the invoice date are subject to a [PERCENTAGE %] per month ([PERCENTAGE %] per annum) service charge, which shall in no event exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. [SPECIFY] may change the credit terms extended to Partner if there is a change in Partner's overall credit history or rating or as a result of Partner's failure to make prompt payment under this agreement. All amounts paid to [SPECIFY] by Partner hereunder are non-refundable, except as provided herein. [SPECIFY] may withhold the provision of any service or shipment of any Product covered by this agreement or any other agreement between [SPECIFY] and Partner if Partner fails to pay [SPECIFY] when due under this agreement or any of such other agreements. Such action on the part of [SPECIFY] shall not release Partner from its obligations to pay for such service or Product if and when provided or shipped by [SPECIFY]. Taxes Partner shall be responsible for and shall pay and remit any and all applicable taxes, customs duties, and all other government imposts or levies imposed on the licensing, use or transfer of the Products under or resulting from this agreement (except for taxes payable by [SPECIFY] that are imposed on its net income or capital), and for any penalty or interest thereon or imposed for the non-payment or non-remittance thereof. For greater certainty, all goods and services tax or value-added tax and any sales, use or transfer tax arising in connection with or as a result of this agreement shall be paid to [SPECIFY] or remitted by Partner as required under applicable [YOUR COUNTRY LAW]. 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WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of forming a Joint Venture (the \"Venture\"), under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] by execution of this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and are desirous of fixing and defining between themselves their respective responsibilities, interests, and liabilities in connection with the performance of the before mentioned project; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties herein agree to constitute themselves as Joint Venturers, henceforth, \"Venturers\" for the purposes before mentioned, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, after first being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Affiliate\" shall refer to (i) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with another person, (ii) any person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person, (iii) any officer, director or other partner of such person and (iv) if such other person is an officer, director, joint Venturer or partner, any business or entity for which such person acts in any such capacity. \"Venturers\" shall refer to [VENTURE NAME] Inc., and any successor(s) as may be designated and admitted to the Venture. \"Internal Revenue Code\", \"Code\" or \"I.R.C.\" shall refer to the current and applicable Internal Revenue Code. \"Net Profits and Net Losses\" means the taxable income and loss of the Venture, except as follows: [DESCRIBE] The \"Book\" value of an asset shall be substituted for its adjusted tax basis if the two differ, but otherwise Net Profits and Net Losses shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax principles. \"Project\" shall refer to that certain [DESCRIBE] project known as [NAME]. \"Treasury Regulations\" shall refer to those regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury with respect to certain provision of Internal Revenue Code. \"Percentage of Participation\" shall refer to that figure set forth in Exhibit A. FORMATION, NAME, AND PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS Formation (a) The Venturers do hereby form a joint venture pursuant to the laws of the State of [STATE/PROVINCE] in order for the Venture to carry on the purposes for which provision is made herein. (b) The Ventures shall execute such certificates as may be required by the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] or of any other state in order for the Venture to operate its business and shall do all other acts and things requisite for the continuation of the Venture as a joint venture pursuant to applicable law. Name The Name and style under which the Venture shall be conducted is: [DESCRIBE]. Principal place of business The Venture shall maintain its principal place of business at [FULL ADDRESS]. The Venture may re-locate its office from time to time or have additional offices as the Venturers may determine. PURPOSE OF THE JOINT VENTURE The business of the Venture shall be to perform: [DESCRIBE], a project having the Contract # , being entitled, and being in a dollar amount of [AMOUNT], in accordance with the contract documents for the Project and all such other business incidental to the general purposes herein set forth. TERM The term of the Venture shall commence as of the date hereof and shall be terminated and dissolved upon the earliest to occur of: (i) completion of the Project and receipt of all sums due the Venture by the Owner, [OWNER NAME] pursuant thereto and payment of all laborers and material men employed by the Venture in connection with the project; (ii) [DATE]; (iii) the unanimous agreement of the Ventures; or (iv) the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPATION Description Except as otherwise provided in sections 6.0 and 9.0 hereof, the interest of the Parties in any gross profits and their respective shares in any losses and/or liabilities that may result from the filing of a joint bid and/or the performance of the Construction Contract, and their interests in all property and equipment acquired and all money received in connection with the performance of the Contract shall be as follows: [Name Joint Venture Partner Percentage] Losses The Parties agree that in the event any losses arise out of or results from the performance of the Project, each Venturer shall assume and pay the share of the losses that is equal to the percentage of participation. Liabilities If for any reason, a Venturer sustains any liabilities or is required to pay any losses arising out of or directly connected with the Project, or the execution of any surety bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith, which are in excess of its Percentage of Participation, in the Joint Venture, the other Venturer shall promptly reimburse such Venturer this excess, so that each and every member of the Joint Venturer will then have paid its proportionate share of such losses to the full extent of its Percentage of Participation. Indemnities The Venturers agree to indemnify each other and to hold the other harmless from, any and all losses of the Joint Venture that are in excess of such other Venturer's Percentage of Participation. Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to losses that are directly connected with or arise out of the performance of the Project and/or the execution of any bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith and shall not be relate to or include any incidental, indirect or consequential losses that may be sustained or suffered by a Party. Duration The Parties shall from time to time execute such bonds and indemnity agreements, including applications there and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the performance of the Project. Provided however, that the liability of each of the Parties under any agreements to indemnify a surety company or surety companies shall be limited to the percentage of the total liability assumed by all the Parties under such indemnity agreements that is equal to the Party's Percentage of Participation. Initial contribution of the venture (a) The Venturers shall contribute the Property to the Venture and their Capital Account shall each be credited with the appropriate value of such contribution in accordance with their Venture interests. (b) Except as otherwise required by law or this Agreement, the Venturers shall not be required to make any further capital contributions to the Venture. Venture interests Upon execution of this Agreement, the Venturers shall each own the following interests in the Venture: Joint Venture Partner Percentage Return of capital contributions (a) No Venturer shall have the right to withdraw his capital contributions or demand or receive the return of his capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (b) The Venturers shall not be personally liable for the return of capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements contained in this Agreement, the Parties hereto agree as follows: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION The following definitions apply throughout this Agreement unless otherwise stated: \"Agreement\" means this Software Licensing Agreement and any amendment made thereto from time to time by the Parties hereto. \"Software\" refers to [SOFTWARE NAME]. \"Derivative Works\" mean works developed by the Licensee, its officers, agents, contractors or employees, which are based upon, in whole or in part, the Source Code and/or the Documentation and may also be based upon and/or incorporate one or more other pre-existing works. Derivative Works may be any Improvement, revision, modification, translation (including compilation or recapitulation by computer), abridgment, condensation, expansion, or any other form in which such a pre-existing work may be recast, transformed, or adapted. For purposes hereof, a Derivative Work shall also include any compilation that incorporates such a pre-existing work. \"Documentation\" means written, printed or otherwise recorded or stored (digital or paper) material relating to the Software and Source Code, including technical specifications and instructions for its use, including Source Code annotations and other descriptions of the principles of operation of the Source Code and tools and instructions for its use. \"Source Code\" means the computer programming Source Code form of the Software in the form provided by the Licensor to the Licensee, and includes all non-third-party executables, libraries, components, and Documentation created or used in the creation, development, maintenance, and support of the Software, as well as all updates, Error corrections and revisions thereto provided by the Licensor, all provided by the Licensor for use, in whole or in part, either by itself or in the development of Derivative Works. \"Improvements\" shall mean, with respect to the Source Code, all modifications and changes made, developed, acquired or conceived after the date hereof and during the entire term of this Agreement. TERM This Agreement shall come into effect on [SPECIFY DATE] and shall continue until termination of this Agreement. GRANT OF LICENSE The Licensor hereunder grants to the Licensee an exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and operate the Software in the Territory, including but not limited to the right and license to use and incorporate the Source Code and/or the Documentation, in whole or in part, to develop Derivative Works (including the integration of all or part of the Source Code into the Licensee's own software), and to compile, use, copy, and distribute executable versions of such Derivative Works. The Licensor shall hereunder provide the Source Code and all other Software related information to the Licensee and also hereby allows the Licensee to modify the said Software, change its Source Code, and change its name and logo at any time and at its sole discretion without any notification to the Licensor. The Licensee shall also have the right and license to use and copy the Source Code, in whole or in part, in compiled, object-code form for the Licensee's internal testing and development use and also the right and license to make a reasonable number of backup and archival copies of Source Code and Documentation. The Licensee shall not, however, transfer or sublicense the Software to any third party, in whole or in part, in any form, whether modified or unmodified. DELIVERABLES The Licensor shall hand over the Software, including the Source Code, to the Licensee in order to be used and operated by the Licensee in the Territory within a period of [SPECIFY DAYS OR MONTHS] from the date of signing this Agreement. SUPPORT AND WARRANTY PERIOD For a period of [SPECIFY MONTHS OR YEARS] (the \"Warranty period\") from the date of the deliverables, as mentioned in clause 4 of this Agreement, the Licensor, at no additional charge, shall provide to the Licensee: the Source Code for all upgrades, updates, patches, fixes and other modifications to the Software (\"Software Modifications\"); Error correction services, more specifically, to the extent the Source Code (and/or the files resulting from compiling the Source Code), programming services, instructions and/or source code to correct such Errors to bring the Source Code (and/or the files resulting from compiling the Source Code) into compliance with the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement. The Licensor shall use commercially reasonable measures to provide Error corrections, or a work-around for such Errors, within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of notification by the Licensee. Where a work-around is initially provided, the Licensor shall continue to use commercially reasonable efforts to develop an Error correction until such Error correction is delivered. To the extent an Error is intermittent in nature and the Licensee is having problems recreating the Error for the purposes of reporting Errors to the Licensor, the Licensor shall provide assistance to the Licensee in recreating the Error; personnel with levels of expertise (both general technical as well as specifically with respect to the Software and the Source Code) to provide technical support, advice and consultation to the Licensee. Such technical support and assistance shall include, without limitation, support and assistance with respect to the Software, Source Code, and the Licensee's development efforts, and shall also include technical support consulting services for modifications to the Source Code made by the Licensee. LICENSE FEE The Licensee shall pay the Licensor for this license at the rate of [AMOUNT] per [month] payable in advance. The first payment shall be made on the date of the beginning of the period specified above. Subsequent payments shall be made in advance promptly on the [day of each month] thereafter during the continuation of this Agreement. All payments hereunder shall be made in [CURRENCY] currency and via [MODE OF PAYMENT] as the mode of payment. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSOR The Licensor hereby represents and warrants that the license granted hereunder to the Licensee has been granted on [SPECIFY \"AN EXCLUSIVE\" OR \"A NON-EXCLUSIVE\"] basis. The Licensor represents and warrants that the Software and services shall be provided in a good and professional manner in accordance with industry practices. 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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. ","Independent Contractor Agreement","6",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[141],{"label":142,"url":143},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"description":147,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":148,"pages":88,"size":149,"extension":10,"preview":150,"thumb":151,"svgFrame":152,"seoMetadata":153,"parents":154,"keywords":159,"url":160},"INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT This Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Assignor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Assignee\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Shareholder\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] PREAMBLE WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] owns all rights in a patent registered with the [COUNTRY] Patent Office under file number [NUMBER], serial number [NUMBER], entitled [SPECIFY] (the \"Patent\"); WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] wishes to assign all rights and title in and to the Patent [COMPANY NAME]; WHEREAS the parties wish to enter into this Agreement on the terms and conditions more particularly provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and agreements herein contained, the preamble forming an integral part hereof, the parties agree as follows: DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, except where the context or subject matter is inconsistent therewith, the following terms shall have the following meanings: \"Affiliates\" means, with respect to a Party to this Agreement, any person which, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. The term \"control\" means possession, direct or indirect, of the powers to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a person, whether through ownership of equity participation, voting securities, or beneficial interests, by contract, by agreement or otherwise. \"Agreement\" shall mean this document, the annexed schedules, which are incorporated herein, together with any future written and executed amendments agreed to by the parties. \"Assigned Rights\" shall mean all rights and title in the Patent and all Intellectual Property Rights in the technology described in the Patent, in all countries. \"Improvements\" means innovations, inventions, ideas, designs, concepts, discoveries, techniques, works, processes, formulas, new derived material and modifications related to the Patent, whether or not patentable, copyrightable, or otherwise protectable as trade secrets or under any other intellectual property, conceived, brought to practice or developed by either Party after the date of this Agreement. \"Intellectual Property Rights\" includes all patents, trade marks, service marks, registered designs, integrated circuits topographies, including applications for any of the foregoing, and includes all copyrights, design rights, know-how, confidential information, trade secrets and any other similar rights in [COUNTRY] and in any other countries. \"Patent\" shall mean the patent described in recitals hereof and its counterpart applications in any country, now or thereafter owned by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] or to which [YOUR COMPANY NAME] otherwise acquires rights, including any patent application, divisional, continuation, provisional, reissue, re-examination, extension certificate, registration, renewal, confirmation and national phase entry application related to such Patent. ASSIGNMENT OF PATENT Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] hereby irrevocably assigns to [COMPANY NAME] all rights and title and any other rights to the Patent as well as all Intellectual Property Rights in the technology described in the Patent, in all countries. The parties hereby recognize that any and all Intellectual Property Rights in any Improvements shall be held by [COMPANY NAME]. The parties hereby recognize that no Intellectual Property Rights are assigned, licensed or otherwise granted under this Agreement, save and except as explicitly stated in this Section 2. COMPENSATION In consideration of the Assigned Rights, [COMPANY NAME] agrees to pay [YOUR COMPANY NAME] the sum of [AMOUNT] (the \"Purchase Price\") payable upon the execution of this Agreement by all of the parties hereto. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The Guarantors represent and warrant on a joint and several basis to [COMPANY NAME] that: the Patent and [COMPANY NAME]'s use of the Patent does not, to the best knowledge of the Guarantors, infringe upon any patent, or any trademark, copyright, trade secret or other Intellectual Property Rights or proprietary right of any third party, and that there is currently no actual or threatened suit against [YOUR COMPANY NAME] by any third party based on an alleged violation of such right, and the Guarantors do not know of any basis for any such action; there are no outstanding assignments, grants, licenses, liens, encumbrances, obligations or agreements (whether written, oral or implied) regarding the Patent; [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has all rights, power and authority required in order to grant the Assigned Rights free and clear of all encumbrances or legal restrictions, in accordance with this Agreement; [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has good and marketable title to the Patent; there is no requirement for [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to obtain any other authorization, consent or approval from any third party as a condition to the enforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the lawful conclusion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; Notwithstanding any investigation conducted prior to the execution of this Agreement, and notwithstanding implied knowledge or notice of any fact or circumstance which [COMPANY NAME] may have as a result of such investigation or otherwise, [COMPANY NAME] shall be entitled to rely upon the representations and warranties set forth herein and the obligations of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] hereto with respect to such representations and warranties shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason. The Guarantors, on a joint and several basis, shall indemnify and hold [COMPANY NAME] harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (collectively, \"Liabilities\"), that [COMPANY NAME] may suffer to the extent resulting from any claims, demands, actions or other proceedings made or instituted by any third party against [COMPANY NAME] and arising out of the use of the Patent, or related to the breach of any obligation or any representation and warranty under this Agreement, except for Liabilities arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of [COMPANY NAME]. TERM AND TERMINATION This Agreement shall take effect upon the execution hereof by both parties hereto, and, unless sooner terminated as per paragraph 5.2 below, shall remain in effect until the expiration of the Patent. Upon any material breach or default under this Agreement by either Party, the other Party may give notice of such breach or default and, unless the same shall be cured within [NUMBER] days after delivery of such notice, then, without limitation of any other remedy available hereunder, such Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of a notice of termination to the other Party at any time thereafter. The termination of this Agreement by either of the Parties shall be subject to all other rights and remedies available to the Parties hereunder or otherwise. 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NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the covenants contained herein, and in connection with such collaboration of the business concept and technology, and in consideration for a mutually agreeable framework which shall serve as the foundation for the Founders to successfully develop the Business Concept and Technology, the undersigned hereby agree as follows: CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES Capital Contribution. The Co-founder hereby commits to contribute up to [SPECIFY AMOUNT] toward Company expenses when called on by the Company, as non-refundable capital contributions. Additional Capital Contribution. The Co-founder may make additional capital contributions in the form of cash and prepaid expenses from time to time to fund the Company's ongoing capital and operating needs. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Co-Founder's Contribution. The Co-founder shall, using best efforts, contribute to the development of the Product or Service pursuant to the Founder's \"Role and Responsibility\" description as set out at Schedule 2 attached hereto. OWNERSHIP Intellectual Property. The Co-Founder shall grant and assign to the Company immediately, incorporation of all of his or her rights, title, and interest in the Product or Service (including all rights, title and interest in the intellectual property and all applications thereto), including waiving all moral rights, and assigning all patents, designs, industrial designs, trade-marks, copyrights, trade secrets, ideas (however formed or unformed) and labor and/or work products that result from any task or work performed by the Co-Founder that relates to the Product or Service for the full term of such rights (the \"Transfer\"). Ownership of the Company: The Co-Founder will have an equal ownership interest in the Company. The Co-Founder's ownership interests need not be represented by a certificate or any other evidence beyond that contained in this Agreement. If a Founder requests, the Company will issue a certificate evidencing the Founder's interest. The certificate must contain a legend noting that the ownership interest is subject to legal and contractual restrictions on transfer. Transfer to Company. The Co-Founder acknowledges and agrees that any discovery, invention, secret process or improvement in procedure made or discovered by the Co-Founder in connection with or in any way affecting or relating to the Product or Service or capable of being used or adapted for use in the Product or Service shall immediately be disclosed to the Company and shall belong to and be the absolute property of the Company. EQUITY DISTRIBUTION & VESTING Equity Distribution. Subject to this Section 4, the Shares of the Corporation shall be issued to the Co-Founder according to the distribution chart below (the \"Founder Equity\"): Name Equity Distribution (%) [ADDITIONAL FOUNDER NAME] [EQUITY PERCENTAGE] Ordinary Distribution. The Company may (but is not required to) make ordinary distributions to the Co-Founder out of cash received by the Company (excluding new capital contributions or loans), less all accounts payable and reserves against anticipated expenses from time to time, as determined by a majority of Founders. All distributions must be made in the following order: First, in equal proportion to all Founders who have contributed cash that has not been repaid, until each Founder has been paid out to the extent of such contributions in full; Second, to all Founders in equal proportion. Vesting. The Equity shall be issued pursuant to point 4.1 and shall vest to the Co-founder over [SPECIFY NUMBER OF YEARS FOR VESTING], and the Co-founder shall enter into a customary stock restriction agreement on the Incorporation Date outlining such vesting. Issuance of Shares. The Shares issued to the Co-founder shall come from the same series and class of Shares, such that there are no differences in the rights (including but not limited to voting and distribution rights) accorded to the Shares issued to the Co-founder. RESTRICTIONS The Co-founder may not transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Shares or any ownership or entitlement to ownership of the Corporation or of the Product or Service described herein without the unanimous written consent of the Founders. OPPORTUNITIES AND DUTIES TO THE COMPANY The Co-founder must refer to the Company, in writing, all opportunities to participate in a business or activity that is directly competitive with the Project within [GEOGRAPHIC REGION], whether as an employee, consultant, officer, director, advisor, investor, or partner. The Company will have [NUMBER OF DAYS] days to decide whether to pursue any referred opportunity, and to notify the referring Co-founder of its decision in writing. If the Company elects not to pursue the opportunity, or if it does not notify the referring Co-founder of its intent in writing within the [NUMBER OF DAYS] days period, then the referring Founder will be free to pursue the opportunity independently. If the Company elects to pursue the opportunity, but later abandons it, then the referring Founder will be free to pursue the opportunity independently at such time. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETE Confidentiality. The Co-founder agrees to keep all non-public information with respect to Project intellectual property (IP) confidential and not to disclose it to any other party, except (i) to attorneys and advisors who need to know in connection with performing their duties, (ii) to potential business development partners and/or investors approved by the Company in writing, and who are bound by a confidentiality agreement in writing, and (iii) in response to an inquiry from a legal or regulatory authority. The Co-founder agrees to keep the Product or Service confidential; disclosure of the Product or Service will occur only on an as-needed basis and only upon consent of all Founders","Co-Founder Agreement","10","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/co-founder-agreement-D13317.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13317.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13317.xml",{"title":169,"description":6},"co-founder agreement",[171],{"label":172,"url":173},"Business Plan Kit","business-plan-kit","co founder agreement","/template/co-founder-agreement-D13317",false,{"seo":178,"reviewer":190,"legal_disclaimer":194,"quick_facts":195,"at_a_glance":197,"personas":201,"variants":226,"glossary":249,"clauses":283,"how_to_fill":334,"common_mistakes":375,"faqs":400,"industries":428,"comparisons":445,"diy_vs_lawyer":458,"jurisdictions":471,"related_template_ids_curated":492,"schema":499,"classification":500},{"meta_title":179,"meta_description":180,"primary_keyword":20,"secondary_keywords":181},"Custom Software Business Partnership Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free custom software business partnership agreement template. Covers IP ownership, development milestones, revenue sharing, liability, and exit. Free Word and PDF download.",[182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"software partnership agreement template","software development partnership agreement","software business partnership contract","custom software agreement template","software joint venture agreement","software co-development agreement","technology partnership agreement template","software partnership agreement free",{"name":191,"credential":192,"reviewed_date":193},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":196,"legal_review_recommended":194,"signature_required":194,"notarization_required":176},"advanced",{"what_it_is":198,"when_you_need_it":199,"whats_inside":200},"A Custom Software Business Partnership Agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who agree to collaborate on building, launching, or commercializing a custom software product. This free Word download covers IP ownership, development responsibilities, revenue sharing, confidentiality, governance, and exit provisions in a single structured document you can edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it when two businesses or professionals are co-developing software, combining technical expertise with business or funding resources, or creating a software product to be jointly owned and monetized. It should be signed before any development work begins or any proprietary information is shared.\n","Partner roles and capital contributions, IP ownership and assignment, software development milestones and acceptance criteria, revenue sharing and profit distribution, confidentiality obligations, liability and indemnification, dispute resolution, and partner exit or buyout terms.\n",[202,206,210,214,218,222],{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"Software developers and CTOs","Formalizing a co-development deal with a business partner who contributes funding or market access","persona-cto",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Startup founders","Structuring IP ownership and equity splits before building a SaaS product with a technical co-founder","persona-startup-founder",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Digital agencies","Entering a white-label or revenue-sharing build agreement with a software vendor or 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classifying certain commissioned work as belonging to the hiring party rather than the creator — applicable when the agreement expressly designates the work as such.",[284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324,329],{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Parties, recitals, and definitions","Identifies the legal names and roles of each partner, describes the purpose of the partnership, and defines key terms used throughout the agreement.","This Custom Software Business Partnership Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into on [DATE] by and between [PARTNER A LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] organized under the laws of [STATE/JURISDICTION] ('Developer Partner'), and [PARTNER B LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] ('Business Partner'). The parties intend to collaborate on the development and commercialization of [SOFTWARE PRODUCT NAME] as described herein.","Using trade names or DBAs instead of the parties' full legal entity names — causing enforceability gaps if either party's identity is disputed.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Scope of the software project","Describes what software is being built, the core features, platform, and intended market, and references a technical specification document where detailed requirements are documented.","The Software shall consist of [BRIEF DESCRIPTION], designed for [TARGET PLATFORM] and serving [TARGET MARKET]. Detailed functional specifications are set out in Schedule A ('Specifications'), which may be amended by written consent of both parties.","Omitting a referenced specification document and relying solely on a vague description — creating disputes over what was actually agreed when features or scope change.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Partner contributions and responsibilities","States what each partner brings to the arrangement — capital, labor, technology, IP, customer relationships, or market access — and what obligations each carries during the project.","Developer Partner shall contribute [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES / EXISTING CODEBASE / TECHNICAL RESOURCES] valued at approximately $[AMOUNT]. Business Partner shall contribute $[CASH AMOUNT] in capital and [SALES / MARKETING / DISTRIBUTION] resources. Each party's obligations are set out in Schedule B.","Valuing non-cash contributions vaguely (e.g., 'substantial technical expertise') — making it impossible to determine the equity split or liability exposure when a partner underperforms.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"IP ownership and assignment","Allocates ownership of all software code, documentation, and related IP created during the partnership, distinguishing between jointly developed IP and each partner's pre-existing background IP.","All IP created jointly under this Agreement ('Project IP') shall be owned [jointly / solely by PARTY] in the proportions set out in Schedule C. Each party retains sole ownership of its Background IP, which is licensed to the other party on a non-exclusive basis solely for the purposes of this Agreement. Developer Partner hereby irrevocably assigns to [OWNER] all right, title, and interest in Project IP.","Failing to define and carve out each party's background IP — allowing a partner to claim ownership over pre-existing code or tools that were only licensed into the project.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Development milestones and acceptance","Sets out the build schedule as a series of dated milestones with specific deliverables, defines the acceptance testing process, and ties payment obligations to milestone completion.","Development shall proceed in accordance with the milestone schedule in Schedule D. Upon delivery of each milestone, Business Partner shall have [14] days to review and either accept or provide written notice of deficiencies. Acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld.","Setting milestones without specifying acceptance criteria — leaving the accepting party able to reject deliverables indefinitely on subjective grounds, stalling the project and payment.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Revenue sharing and profit distribution","Defines how gross revenue from the software is divided between partners, how and when distributions are made, which costs are deducted before profit is calculated, and the accounting method used.","Net Revenue shall be distributed [X]% to Developer Partner and [X]% to Business Partner, payable within [30] days of each calendar quarter-end. 'Net Revenue' means gross receipts from the Software less hosting costs, payment processing fees, and agreed sales commissions.","Agreeing on a revenue split without defining which costs are deducted first — turning a seemingly equal 50/50 split into an unequal arrangement once operational expenses are applied.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Confidentiality and non-solicitation","Prohibits each partner from disclosing the other's proprietary information or soliciting their employees and key customers during and for a defined period after the partnership.","Each party agrees to hold in strict confidence all Confidential Information of the other party and shall not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent. For [24] months following termination, neither party shall solicit the other's employees or key customers.","Including a confidentiality clause without a definition of 'Confidential Information' — allowing a party to argue that disclosed information was not covered because it was not explicitly marked confidential.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Liability, indemnification, and warranties","Caps each partner's financial exposure to the other, specifies what each party warrants about its contributions, and sets out indemnification obligations for third-party claims.","Each party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed $[AMOUNT] or the total contributions made by the liable party, whichever is greater. Developer Partner warrants that the Software will not knowingly infringe any third-party IP. Each party shall indemnify the other against claims arising from its own breach or negligence.","Omitting a liability cap entirely — exposing one partner to unlimited damages claims if the software is involved in a data breach, IP infringement, or consequential loss dispute.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Term, termination, and exit","States the initial term of the agreement, conditions for early termination (with and without cause), the notice required, and what happens to the software, IP, and revenues when a partner exits.","This Agreement commences on [DATE] and continues for an initial term of [X] years, renewing automatically unless terminated on [90] days' written notice. Either party may terminate for cause upon [30] days' written notice if a material breach is uncured. Upon termination, the parties shall execute the exit procedures in Schedule E, including IP transfer and revenue wind-down.","No exit or buyout provision for scenarios where one partner wants out but the other wants to continue — forcing the parties into litigation to determine who keeps the software.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Dispute resolution and governing law","Specifies the jurisdiction whose law governs the agreement, the process for resolving disputes (negotiation, mediation, then arbitration or litigation), and the venue for formal proceedings.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY]. Any dispute shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation for [30] days, then to mediation administered by [ORGANIZATION], and if unresolved, to binding arbitration in [CITY] under the [AAA/JAMS/LCIA] rules, except for claims for injunctive relief.","Selecting a governing law jurisdiction with no connection to either party's location — creating enforcement difficulties and additional legal costs when a dispute arises.",[335,340,345,350,355,360,365,370],{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},1,"Identify the parties and define their roles","Enter the full legal name, entity type, and jurisdiction of incorporation for each partner. Label each party clearly (e.g., Developer Partner, Business Partner) to make obligations unambiguous throughout the document.","Confirm entity names against your corporate registry — a mismatch between the contract name and the registered entity can void IP assignment clauses.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},2,"Attach a detailed software specification as Schedule A","Draft or attach a specification document describing the software's core features, platform, integrations, and acceptance criteria. Reference it in the scope clause rather than embedding technical detail in the agreement body.","Version-control the specification separately from the agreement so scope changes can be documented by amendment without re-signing the full contract.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},3,"Value and document each partner's contributions","Assign a dollar value to each contribution — cash, labor, existing code, licenses, and market access. List contributions in Schedule B with agreed valuations and tie the equity or revenue split to those valuations.","For non-cash technical contributions, use a conservative hourly rate (e.g., $150–$200/hr for senior development) and document the estimated hours in writing.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},4,"Define IP ownership and carve out background IP","Decide whether jointly developed IP is co-owned, assigned to one party, or held in a jointly owned entity. List each party's pre-existing background IP in Schedule C and confirm it is only licensed — not assigned — to the partnership.","If one party is providing substantially all the technical work, consider assigning Project IP to them with a perpetual license back to the Business Partner, rather than joint ownership — joint ownership requires mutual consent for every future license deal.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},5,"Set milestones with specific acceptance criteria","Build a milestone schedule in Schedule D with dates, deliverables, and measurable acceptance criteria for each stage. Link milestone acceptance to payment triggers and IP vesting events.","Include a 'deemed accepted' provision: if the Business Partner does not respond within the review window, the milestone is automatically accepted — this prevents indefinite delay tactics.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},6,"Agree on the revenue formula and distribution mechanics","Specify the revenue split percentage, define what costs are deducted before calculating net revenue, set the payment cycle (monthly or quarterly), and require quarterly financial statements to support distributions.","Agree on a reserve fund — typically 10–15% of net revenue — retained to cover operating costs before distribution, to prevent cash flow disputes in growth periods.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},7,"Draft the exit and buyout terms before signing","Choose a valuation method for buyouts (e.g., 3× trailing 12-month net revenue, or an independent appraiser), set the right-of-first-refusal period, and specify IP transfer obligations on exit.","A shotgun clause — where one partner names a price, and the other must buy or sell at that price — is the most effective way to resolve deadlocks in 50/50 partnerships.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},8,"Sign before sharing any code or confidential information","Both parties must execute the agreement before any proprietary technical information, source code, or business data is exchanged. Post-disclosure signatures lose the confidentiality protection that predates signing.","Use a timestamped e-signature service and store the executed agreement alongside the specification and contribution schedules in a shared secure folder accessible to both parties.",[376,380,384,388,392,396],{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Starting development before signing","Code, designs, and business logic shared before the agreement is signed may not be protected by the confidentiality or IP clauses, leaving each party exposed if the deal falls apart.","Execute the agreement — or at minimum a standalone NDA — before any proprietary information is shared or a single line of code is written.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Leaving IP ownership ambiguous with no assignment clause","Without an explicit IP assignment or joint ownership provision, courts in the US, Canada, and UK may default to the creator retaining copyright — meaning the Business Partner who funded the software may own nothing.","Include a clear IP ownership clause that expressly assigns Project IP or declares joint ownership, and have the Developer Partner sign a work-made-for-hire or assignment addendum.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"No valuation method for partner buyouts","When a partner wants to exit and no formula exists, parties negotiate from opposed self-interest positions — disputes routinely end in litigation costing more than the software is worth.","Agree on a valuation methodology (revenue multiple, independent appraiser, or shotgun clause) and document it in the exit schedule before signing.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Revenue split agreed without defining deductible costs","A 50/50 net revenue split that deducts only one partner's preferred costs effectively transfers profit to that partner — creating resentment and accounting disputes within the first year.","List every permissible deduction explicitly (hosting, processing fees, support salaries, agreed marketing spend) and require both partners to approve any new cost category.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Background IP not carved out in Schedule C","Any pre-existing code, frameworks, or tools brought into the project by the Developer Partner may be inadvertently assigned to the partnership, stripping the developer of IP they use across multiple clients.","Prepare a background IP schedule before signing listing every pre-existing asset contributed, and confirm in the agreement that these are licensed to the partnership, not assigned.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Dispute resolution clause limited to litigation in a single jurisdiction","When partners are in different states or countries, a litigation-only clause forces expensive cross-border proceedings — frequently costing more than the dispute itself to resolve.","Include a tiered dispute resolution clause: 30-day good-faith negotiation, then mediation, then binding arbitration in a neutral city — with a carve-out for emergency injunctive relief.",[401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425],{"question":402,"answer":403},"What is a custom software business partnership agreement?","A custom software business partnership agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who collaborate to build, own, and commercialize a custom software product. It governs IP ownership, development responsibilities, revenue sharing, confidentiality, and what happens when a partner exits. It is distinct from a general business partnership agreement because it specifically addresses software IP, development milestones, and technology ownership.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"When should this agreement be signed?","It should be signed before any development work begins, before any proprietary code or business information is shared, and before any capital is contributed. Executing the agreement after these events have occurred weakens IP protections, may invalidate the confidentiality provisions for information shared earlier, and raises consideration issues in common-law jurisdictions that could affect the enforceability of restrictive clauses.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"Who owns the software under a partnership agreement?","Ownership depends entirely on what the agreement says. Common structures include joint ownership (both partners hold an undivided interest), assignment to one party with a license back to the other, or ownership through a jointly held entity. Without an explicit clause, courts in most jurisdictions default to the creator retaining copyright — meaning the partner who funded but did not code the software may own nothing. Always specify ownership explicitly.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"What is the difference between a software partnership agreement and a software development agreement?","A software development agreement is a client-contractor arrangement: one party pays another to build software the client owns. A software partnership agreement is a collaborative arrangement where both parties co-own, co-fund, or co-develop the software and share in its commercial success or losses. Partnership agreements require far more detailed governance — revenue sharing, exit rights, and IP co-ownership mechanics — than a standard development contract.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"How should revenue be split in a software partnership?","There is no universal formula. Common approaches include splitting net revenue proportionate to each partner's financial and labor contribution (e.g., 60/40), paying the Developer Partner a hosting and maintenance fee off the top before splitting profit, or structuring tiered percentages that shift as the product reaches revenue milestones. The critical step is defining which costs are deducted before calculating the split — vague net revenue definitions are the most common source of partner disputes.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"What happens when one partner wants to exit?","The exit clause governs this scenario. A well-drafted agreement specifies a valuation method (revenue multiple, independent appraisal, or shotgun clause), a right-of-first-refusal period giving the remaining partner the chance to buy the exiting partner's interest, and IP transfer obligations. Without these provisions, an exit requires negotiation from scratch — often resulting in litigation that can freeze the software's development or commercialization.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Is a software partnership agreement enforceable without a lawyer?","A template-based agreement is generally enforceable in most jurisdictions when properly completed and signed by authorized representatives of each party. However, for partnerships involving material IP value, cross-border partners, complex revenue structures, or equity stakes above $50,000, legal review is strongly recommended. Specific clauses — non-competes, IP assignments, and arbitration — have jurisdiction-specific enforceability requirements that a template alone cannot address for every scenario.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What is a source code escrow and do we need one?","A source code escrow arrangement deposits the software's source code with a neutral third party, who releases it to the non-developing partner if defined trigger events occur — typically the Developer Partner's insolvency, material breach, or cessation of business. It is not required but is strongly advisable when the Business Partner is funding development and does not have direct access to the codebase. Escrow typically costs $1,000–$3,000 per year to maintain.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"What non-compete terms are typical in software partnership agreements?","Restrictions of 12–24 months following termination, limited to the specific market segment or product category addressed by the partnership software, are generally enforceable in most US states and Canadian provinces. Broader restrictions — covering all software development or all technology markets — are routinely struck down as unreasonable. In California and Minnesota, post-termination non-competes are largely unenforceable regardless of scope.\n",[429,433,437,441],{"industry":430,"icon_asset_id":431,"specifics":432},"SaaS / Technology","industry-saas","MRR-based revenue sharing, versioned IP schedules covering APIs and SDKs, source code escrow requirements, and cloud infrastructure cost allocation before profit distribution.",{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","HIPAA compliance obligations incorporated by reference, data processing addenda required alongside the agreement, FDA software classification considerations, and enhanced IP protection for clinical algorithms.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Financial Services / Fintech","industry-fintech","Regulatory licensing conditions as prerequisites to commercialization, PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance obligations written into acceptance criteria, and enhanced liability caps for data breach scenarios.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Client non-solicitation clauses critical given direct customer relationships, milestone-linked payment structures aligned to billable project phases, and IP carve-outs protecting proprietary methodologies contributed by each partner.",[446,449,452,455],{"vs":234,"vs_template_id":447,"summary":448},"software-development-agreement-D13197","A software development agreement is a client-contractor arrangement where one party pays another to build software the client fully owns. A partnership agreement creates shared ownership, shared risk, and shared commercial upside. If you are paying a developer as a vendor with no revenue sharing or co-ownership, use a development agreement — not a partnership agreement.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"joint-venture-agreement-D178","A joint venture agreement governs a broader business collaboration between two entities, often creating a separate legal vehicle. A software partnership agreement is narrower — focused specifically on a single software product, its IP, and its revenue. Use a joint venture agreement when the partnership extends beyond one product into shared operations, branding, or a jointly incorporated entity.",{"vs":453,"vs_template_id":239,"summary":454},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","An NDA protects confidential information shared during negotiations or evaluation — it creates no ownership rights, revenue obligations, or governance structure. A software partnership agreement includes confidentiality provisions but also governs IP, milestones, and exit. Use an NDA before the partnership is agreed, and replace it with the partnership agreement once terms are finalized.",{"vs":118,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"software-license-agreement-D13181","A software license agreement grants one party the right to use software owned by another, without transferring ownership or creating a shared commercial relationship. A partnership agreement creates joint development obligations and shared IP rights. If you are distributing or reselling existing software rather than co-building new software, a license agreement is the correct instrument.",{"use_template":459,"template_plus_review":463,"custom_drafted":467},{"best_for":460,"cost":461,"time":462},"Early-stage partnerships between known collaborators building software with a combined value under $50,000","Free","1–3 hours to complete",{"best_for":464,"cost":465,"time":466},"Partnerships involving meaningful IP, cross-border parties, revenue above $100K, or equity-linked arrangements","$500–$1,500 for a technology lawyer review","3–5 business days",{"best_for":468,"cost":469,"time":470},"Enterprise co-development deals, regulated-industry software (healthcare, fintech), or partnerships involving significant equity and exit provisions","$2,500–$8,000+","2–4 weeks",[472,477,482,487],{"code":473,"name":474,"flag_asset_id":475,"note":476},"us","United States","flag-us","IP assignment must be express and in writing to transfer copyright under the US Copyright Act — oral assignments are not recognized. The work-made-for-hire doctrine applies narrowly to software commissioned under written agreement; without that designation, the developer retains copyright. Non-compete enforceability varies sharply by state — California and Minnesota ban most post-termination restrictions. Partnership agreements without a governing entity may inadvertently create a general partnership, exposing both parties to unlimited joint liability.",{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Copyright in software vests in the author by default under the Copyright Act; assignment requires a written instrument signed by the assignor. Partnerships in Canada are governed by provincial partnership statutes — an unincorporated software partnership may expose partners to joint and several liability under applicable provincial law. Quebec partnerships are governed by the Civil Code of Quebec, which differs materially from common-law provinces. Non-compete clauses must be reasonable in scope and duration; Quebec courts apply a particularly strict reasonableness standard.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, software created by an employee in the course of employment belongs to the employer, but software created by a contractor belongs to the contractor unless assigned. Assignment must be in writing and signed. Post-Brexit, EU software-related directives no longer apply automatically in the UK. IR35 rules may apply where a partner operates through a personal service company, affecting tax treatment of contributions.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The Software Directive (2009/24/EC) provides that copyright in software created by employees belongs to the employer; contractor-created software requires express assignment. GDPR applies where the software processes personal data — a Data Processing Agreement is typically required alongside the partnership agreement. Post-termination non-competes generally require financial compensation to the restricted party to be enforceable, with compensation requirements ranging from 25–100% of salary depending on the member state.",[235,248,239,242,493,494,229,245,495,496,497,498],"independent-contractor-agreement-D160","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","service-agreement-D12711","data-processing-agreement-D13954","term-sheet-D473","llc-operating-agreement-D5209",{"emit_how_to":194,"emit_defined_term":194},{"primary_folder":96,"secondary_folder":501,"document_type":502,"industry":503,"business_stage":504,"tags":505,"confidence":511},"partnerships-and-joint-ventures","agreement","software-and-technology","all-stages",[506,507,508,509,510],"partnership","equity","governance","software","ip-ownership",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Custom Software Business Partnership Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Custom Software Business Partnership Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who agree to co-develop, co-own, and commercially exploit a custom software product. It defines each partner's contributions — whether capital, labor, existing technology, or market access — and governs the critical issues that general business partnership templates do not address: IP ownership and assignment, development milestones and acceptance criteria, source code rights, revenue sharing mechanics, and what happens to the software when a partner exits. Unlike a software development agreement, where a client pays a vendor and retains full ownership, a partnership agreement creates a shared commercial relationship with mutual obligations and shared upside.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed agreement in place before development begins, each party's legal position is dangerously unclear. In most jurisdictions, copyright in software vests automatically in the person who wrote the code — meaning the partner who funded the entire project may own nothing if there is no written IP assignment. Revenue disputes are equally common: a verbal 50/50 split means nothing if the parties disagree on which costs come out first. And when one partner wants to exit — through burnout, a competing opportunity, or a falling-out — the absence of a buyout formula routinely forces litigation that costs more than the software itself is worth. A properly drafted custom software business partnership agreement closes all of these gaps before they become disputes, protecting both the technical partner's IP and the business partner's investment from the first line of code through to the product's eventual sale or wind-down.\u003C/p>\n",1781186034076]