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The Software also includes the ideas and concepts contained within the various physical implementations of the Software, in machine-readable, object code form, and any computer programs delivered to the Licensee in machine-readable, object code form and any related Documentation associated therewith, including any user Documentation and all interfaces and custom programming developed by the Licensor for the Licensee under this Agreement. \"Know-How\" includes all technology, source code, object code, local area network manager code, technical information, procedures, processes, trade secrets, methods, practices, techniques, information, logic/flow charts, sketches, drawings, specifications, application and modification manuals and data relating to the design, manufacture, production, inspection, and testing of the Software, which are from time to time in the Licensor's possession. \"Manuals\" means the programmer's manuals, the technical manuals and the user manuals, and other similar Documentation. \"Modifications\" means enhancements and/or correction of errors, and Modifications shall be deemed to have been accepted by the Licensee upon the lapse of _______ days following successful installation of any Modifications, unless the Licensee notifies the Licensor in writing prior to the lapse of such period that the Modifications in question do not conform to the specifications. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall come into force on the Effective date, as mentioned in the beginning of this Agreement, and shall continue to be in force for a period of ______ years from the Effective date hereof unless amended or terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be renewed for an additional period with the mutual consent of both the parties and with the same terms and provisions, unless this Agreement shall be amended or terminated in the manner hereinafter provided. GRANT OF LICENSE Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Licensor grants to the Licensee a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Software developed by the Licensor. The Licensee shall be entitled to use the Software provided by the Company only for its own use. FEES: The Licensor will provide the Software hereunder to the Licensee for a period of ____ years. The total Licensing fee of the Software shall depend on a project to project basis as decided between the parties with mutual consent in writing. The Licensee shall be required to pay the decided Licensing fee to the Licensor on a _________[Yearly/Monthly] basis as Licensing fee of the Software. The Software shall be installed at the Licensee's premises only when the first year Licensing fee has been paid by the Licensee. The Licensor has rights to terminate this Licensing Agreement with an immediate effect and uninstall its Software if the Licensing fee is not paid by the Licensee for a period of ________ days post its due date. All payments hereunder shall be made via ____________________ (mode of payment). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY THE LICENSEE The Licensee shall not directly or indirectly, market, distribute, sell, lease, license, sub-license decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, duplicate, copy, use the Software to provide processing services to third parties, or otherwise use the Software on a service bureau basis, or attempt to derive the source code from it. The Licensee may not rent, lease, lend or provide commercial hosting services with the Software, unless agreed by the Licensor in writing. The Licensee may not transfer the Software to a different Software database platform or operating system, unless agreed by the Licensor in writing. The Licensee may not export, use or permit to be accessed, the Software or Documentation in violation of applicable laws or any law or regulation of any country. The Licensee may not, directly or indirectly, sublicense, relicense, distribute, disclose, use, rent or lease the Software or any portion thereof, for third-party use, training, facilities management, time-sharing, use by an application service provider or service bureau use. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION \"Confidential information\" means all trade secrets, know-how, Software and other financial, business or technical information of the Licensor or any of its suppliers that is disclosed by or for the Licensor in relation to this Agreement but not including the information which the Licensee can demonstrate (a) was rightfully furnished to it without restriction by a third party and without breach of any obligation to the Licensor, (b) is generally available to the public without breach of this Agreement or (c) was independently developed by it without reliance on such information. The Software is the Licensor's confidential information. Except for the specific rights granted by this Agreement, the Licensee shall not possess, use or disclose any confidential information without the Licensor's prior written consent, and shall use reasonable care to protect the confidential information. The Licensee shall be responsible for any breach of confidentiality by its employees, officers, agents, directors or representatives. COPYRIGHTS The Software and Related Materials are owned by the Licensor and are protected by U.S. copyright laws and applicable international treaties and/or conventions. Without limiting the prohibition on assignment contained elsewhere in this Agreement, the Licensee acknowledges that its rights to use the Software are personal to the Licensee. The Licensee therefore covenants not to permit the use of the Software by unauthorized persons and to use its best efforts to prevent the exportation of the Software or any portion thereof into any country which does not have copyright laws that will protect the Licensor's Copyrights. The Licensor, at its own expense, will defend and indemnify the Licensee from all claims that the Software infringes a U.S. copyright, provided that the Licensee gives the Licensor prompt written notice of such claims and permits the Licensor to defend or settle the claims and provides the Licensor with all reasonable co-operation, and further provided that the Licensor shall not be required to defend and indemnify the Licensee from infringement claims resulting from Modifications by the Licensee. AUDIT The Licensor shall have the right to conduct an audit of the Licensee's account by its own Independent Auditor at any time during the term of this Agreement. 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Developer is ready, willing and able to undertake the development of the Software and agrees to do so under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Preparation of Development Plan Developer shall prepare a development plan (\"Development Plan\") for the Software, satisfying the requirements set forth in the Functional Specifications. The Development Plan shall include: Detailed Specifications for the Software; A listing of all items to be delivered to Customer under this Agreement (\"Deliverables\"); A delivery schedule containing a delivery date for each Deliverable; and A payment schedule setting forth the amount and time of Developer's compensation. ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN Developer shall deliver the Development Plan to Customer by [DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEADLINE]. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the Development Plan. Upon approval of the Development Plan by Customer, it will be marked as Exhibit B and will be deemed by both parties to have become a part of this Agreement and will be incorporated by reference. Developer shall then commence development of Software that will substantially conform to the requirements set forth in the Development Plan. If the Development Plan is in Customer's reasonable judgment unsatisfactory in any material respect, Customer shall prepare a detailed written description of the objections. Customer shall deliver such objections to Developer within [NUMBER] days of receipt of the Development Plan. Developer shall then have [NUMBER] days to modify the Development Plan to respond to Customer's objections. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the modified Development Plan. If Customer deems the modified Development Plan to be unacceptable, Customer has the option of terminating this Agreement upon written notice to Developer or permitting Developer to modify the Development Plan again under the procedure outlined in this paragraph. If this Agreement is terminated, the obligations of both parties under it shall end except for Customer's obligation to pay Developer all sums due for preparing the Development Plan and the ongoing obligations of confidentiality set forth in the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Confidentiality.\" Payment for Development Plan If the Development Plan is not accepted by Customer and Customer terminates this Agreement, Developer shall be entitled to compensation on a time and materials basis at an hourly rate of [HOURLY RATE] plus expenses to the date of termination. Developer shall submit an invoice detailing its time and expenses preparing the Development Plan. If the invoice amount is less than the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Developer shall promptly return the excess to Customer. If the invoice amount exceeds the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Customer shall promptly pay Developer the difference. However, Developer's total compensation for preparing the Development Plan shall not exceed [AMOUNT]. Payment [TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT] Developer shall be compensated at the rate of [RATE] per hour [OR \"day,\" \"week,\" \"month\"]. Payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of Developer's submission of an invoice for work completed. [OPTIONAL: \"Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Customer, Customer's maximum liability for all services performed during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT].\"] OR [FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT] The total contract price shall be set forth in the Development Plan. Customer shall pay the Developer the sum of [INITIAL AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement and the sum of [AMOUNT IF PLAN APPROVED] upon Customer's approval of the Development Plan. The remainder of the contract price shall be payable in installments according to the payment schedule to be included in the Development Plan. Each installment shall be payable upon completion of each project phase by Developer and acceptance by Customer in accordance with the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Acceptance Testing of Software.\" Payment of Developer's Costs Customer shall reimburse Developer for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Developer in performing services under this Agreement. Such expenses include, but are not limited, to: All communications charges Costs for providing conversion services for converting Customer's database Media costs Travel expenses other than normal commuting, including airfares, rental vehicles, and highway mileage in company or personal vehicles at [cents per mile] Other expenses resulting from the work performed under this Agreement. Developer shall submit an itemized statement of Developer's expenses. Customer shall pay Developer within [NUMBER] days from the date of each statement. Late Fees Late payments by Customer shall be subject to late penalty fees of [%] per month from the due date until the amount is paid. Materials Customer shall make available to Developer, at Customer's expense, the following materials, facilities and equipment: [LIST] These items will be provided to Customer by [DATE]. Changes in Project Scope If at any time following acceptance of the Development Plan by Customer, Customer should desire a change in Developer's performance under this Agreement that will alter or amend the Specifications or other elements of the Development Plan, Customer shall submit to Developer a written proposal specifying the desired changes. Developer will evaluate each such proposal at its standard rates and charges. Developer shall submit to Customer a written response to each such proposal within [NUMBER] working days following receipt thereof. Developer's written response shall include a statement of the availability of Developer's personnel and resources, as well as any impact the proposed changes will have on the contract price, delivery dates or warranty provisions of this Agreement. Changes to the Development Plan shall be evidenced by a \"Development Plan Modification Agreement.\" The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall amend the Development Plan appropriately to incorporate the desired changes and acknowledge any effect of such changes on the provisions of this Agreement. The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall be signed by authorized representatives of Customer and Developer, whereupon Developer shall commence performance in accordance with it. Should Developer not approve the Development Plan Modification Agreement as written, Developer will so notify Customer within [NUMBER] working days of Developer's receipt of the Development Plan Modification Agreement. Developer shall not be obligated to perform any services beyond those called for in the Development Plan prior to its approval of the Development Plan Modification Agreement.","Custom Software Development Agreement","16",116,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/custom-software-development-agreement-D787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#787.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[95,98],{"label":96,"url":97},"Software & Technology","software-technology-business",{"label":96,"url":97},"custom software development agreement","/template/custom-software-development-agreement-D787",{"description":102,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":103,"pages":104,"size":105,"extension":10,"preview":106,"thumb":107,"svgFrame":108,"seoMetadata":109,"parents":110,"keywords":113,"url":114},"SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT This Service Level Agreement (the Agreement\") is effective as of [DATE] (the \"Effective Date\"). BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Service Provider\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [CLIENT NAME] (the \"Client\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which Client will provide Service Provider with certain Equipment under bailment and Service Provider will provide certain support services to Client on specified Service Provider premises (hereinafter referred to as the \"Service Provider Network Location(s)\"). WHEREAS, Service Provider is desirous and capable of providing support services for certain Client-Provided Equipment which interconnects to Service Provider transmission services; and WHEREAS, Client desires to have the Equipment supported by Service Provider in a designated portion of certain Service Provider Network Location(s), as set forth in Exhibit A of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Location and Equipment Summary\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, Client and Service Provider (hereinafter referred to cumulatively as the \"Parties\" and singularly as the \"Party\") have agreed on the terms which shall govern the bailment and support of the Equipment as set forth in Exhibit B of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Statement of Work\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and as set forth in Exhibit C of this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the \"Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary\"), which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: UNDERTAKINGS Client will provide for the inside delivery of the Equipment at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary with proper and timely notification as specified in the Statement of Work. Client will install the Equipment at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary in accordance with Service Provider and Industry standards and practices as specified in the Statement of Work. Service Provider will connect the Equipment to Service Provider services at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary in accordance with Service Provider standards and practices as specified in the Statement of Work. Service Provider will hold the Equipment in bailment for use only at the Service Provider Network Location(s) as specified in the Location and Equipment Summary and only for the purposes contemplated herein. During the term of the bailment, Service Provider shall provide space, power, testing, environment and other support services for the Equipment as set forth in the Statement of Work and Service Provider shall have no other responsibility for the Equipment. Client shall cooperate fully with Service Provider in the provision of these support services and agrees to perform those activities identified as Client Responsibilities in the Statement of Work. TERM AND TERMINATION The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the [DATE], shall continue for a period of [NUMBER] years, and then shall terminate on [DATE]. This Agreement is binding when executed by Client and subsequently accepted by Service Provider and once accepted by Service Provider, the rates and charges provided in this Agreement will be effective from the first day of the next billing cycle following Client's signature date (the \"Effective Date\"). Either Party may terminate this Agreement following the giving of [NUMBER] calendar days prior written notice of termination to the other Party. If Client terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the initial [NUMBER] year term, Client will pay Service Provider, in addition to all other charges due, per Service Provider Network Location, which amount shall represent liquidated damages that Client agrees are reasonable. Client shall remove its Equipment from the Service Provider Network Location(s) within [NUMBER] calendar days of the termination of this Agreement and, if Client fails to do so, Service Provider may itself remove the Equipment and store the same at Client's expense and at Client's sole risk. Any expenditure by Service Provider for the removal and storage of the Equipment shall bear interest at the lesser of [%] per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law. The rights and duties in Article D, \"Warranty and Liability\" shall survive the termination of this Agreement. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS Client shall pay Service Provider a non-recurring fee for Site Preparation, Additional AC or DC Power Circuits and Circuit Interconnection at each of the Service Provider Network Location(s) as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. Client shall pay Service Provider on a monthly recurring basis for Location Management Fee(s), an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for [115V OR OTHER] AC Power Circuits and for Service Provider First-Level Maintenance Support at each of the Service Provider Network Location(s) as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. Client shall pay Service Provider a one time charge of [AMOUNT per circuit when, at the Client's request, Service Provider provided cabling is added, moved or changed after the initial Site Preparation work listed in the Equipment and Location Summary is completed by Service Provider. This charge is in addition to any other charges specified in the applicable tariff or contract from the entity from which the facility or service is obtained. For equipment moves made pursuant to Client's request, Client shall pay for each unit of Equipment this is moved to a different location within the same Service Provider Network Location after the initial Site Preparation work listed in the Equipment and Location Summary is completed by Service Provider. Client shall pay directly or reimburse Service Provider, as applicable, for all taxes, duties, and similar liabilities which may result from this Agreement, or any support services specified hereunder, exclusive of taxes based on Service Provider's net income. All invoices shall be due and payable in [CURRENCY] within [NUMBER] calendar days upon receipt as set forth in the Non-Recurring and Monthly Recurring Pricing Summary. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Service Provider warrants that its undertakings hereunder shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner and that it will provide Support Services in accordance with this Agreement. NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANYWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Client warrants that it has the unrestricted right to place the Equipment at Service Provider's Location(s) listed in the Location and Equipment Summary for the term of this Agreement. Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither Party shall be deemed negligent, at fault or liable in any respect to the other for any delay, interruption or failure in performance hereunder resulting from fire, flood, water, the elements, explosions, acts of God, war, accidents, labor disputes, strikes, shortages of equipment or suppliers, unavailability of transportation or other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Party delayed or prevented from performing.","Service Level Agreement","12",89,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-level-agreement-D778.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/778.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#778.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[111,112],{"label":96,"url":97},{"label":96,"url":97},"service level agreement","/template/service-level-agreement-D778",{"description":116,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":117,"pages":118,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":119,"thumb":120,"svgFrame":121,"seoMetadata":122,"parents":124,"keywords":123,"url":128},"MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT This Master Service Agreement (\"Agreement\") is made and effective this [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME],\" PARTY A\", a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME],\" PARTY B\", a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] SCOPE OF SERVICES [PARTY A] shall provide [PARTY B] with the services and products described in the Statements of Work. The SOW must describe the respective contribution and services of each party. Any services provided by either party under this Agreement are referred to as the \"Services\". For the purposes of this Agreement, the party engaged to perform the Services, [PARTY A], is the \"Performing Party\" and the party for whom the Services are to be performed, [PARTY B], is the \" Engaging Party\". All SOWs that are negotiated between the parties shall be in writing and executed by both parties and shall be attached hereto as supplemental Exhibits, and shall be incorporated into, and governed by, this Agreement. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contents of Statements of Work The parties shall describe each individual deliverable to be provided under this agreement in its own statement of work (each, a \"Statement of Work\"), each one including a complete description of the deliverable provided under the Statement of Work, the number of [PARTY A] personnel who will be assigned to provide the deliverable in question, key [PARTY A] personnel the parties agree are essential to the provision of the particular deliverable (shall not exceed [SPECIFY] percent of the total personnel assigned to this Statement of Work) (each one a \"Key Personnel\"), the applicable fees and fee schedule, including any milestones and milestone payments if applicable, for the particular deliverable, the service levels and acceptance criteria for the particular deliverable, any materials the parties will provide for the particular deliverable, a timeline for providing the particular deliverable, and a unique identification number for the Statement of Work and explicit reference to this agreement. Integration. A Statement of Work signed by both parties, bearing a unique identification number and making explicit reference to this Agreement, shall be deemed to form an integral part of this Agreement. Severable. The parties may terminate any individual Statement of Work without affecting the rest of the agreement or any other Statement of Work. Conflict of Terms. If there is a conflict between the terms of this agreement and any Statement of Work, the Statement of Work shall apply. Changes to Statements of Work Proposing Changes. Either party may propose amendments to the Statement of Work deliverable, fees or schedule by giving written notice to the other party. Finalizing Changes. If the parties agree to change the deliverable, fees, or schedule of a Statement of Work they parties shall cooperate to execute a written amendment to the relevant Statement of Work detailing the changes. Additional Statements of Work Request Additional Services. [PARTY B] may request additional services by sending a written notice to [PARTY A] reasonably detailing the services requested. Assess the Request. Immediately after receiving a request for additional services from [PARTY B], [PARTY A] shall evaluate the request to determine whether there are circumstances preventing it from providing the requested services and, if there are no circumstances preventing it from providing the requested services, shall provide [PARTY A] with the estimated fees and timelines for such requested services. Execute New Statement of Work. If after receiving [PARTY A] 's estimates [PARTY B] still wants the requested services, the parties shall execute a new Statement of Work according to the requirements of paragraph CONTENT OF STATEMENTS OF WORK. Acceptance and Rejection Inspection Period. [PARTY B] shall have an \"Inspection period\" of [NUMBER] working days after [PARTY A] has provided the deliverable to review and verify that the deliverable meets the acceptance criteria as set out in the applicable Statement of Work (the \"Inspection Period\"). Acceptance. If in [PARTY B] 's opinion the deliverable meets the acceptance criteria, [PARTY B] must accept the deliverable and notify [PARTY A] that it is accepting the deliverable. Deemed Acceptance.[PARTY B] shall be deemed to have accepted the deliverable if [PARTY B] fails to notify [PARTY A] by the end of the inspection period, or if, during the inspection period, [PARTY B] uses or attempts to use the deliverable beyond what is necessary for the inspection and testing, in a manner that a reasonable person would consider compatible with [PARTY B] having accepted deliverable from [PARTY A]. Rejection. If in [PARTY B]'s opinion, the deliverable does not materially meet the acceptance criteria, [PARTY B] may reject the deliverable by delivering to [PARTY B] a written list detailing each failure to satisfy the acceptance criteria. TERM The term of this Agreement begins on [INSERT START DATE] and continues until such time as the Deliverables have been provided to the Purchaser in accordance with this Agreement or until such time as this Agreement is terminated by either party in accordance with its terms. BUDGET AND PAYMENT DEADLINE The budget and payment deadline will be defined in each SOW. Unless otherwise provided in this SOW, uncontested invoices are payable within 30 calendar days of receipt of the invoice. Payment is made as follows: [SPECIFY]. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The relationship between [PARTY A] and [PARTY B] shall, within the context of the SOW, be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship. Each Party shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, perform the duties and responsibilities herein without any control by the other Party. Either Party may realize a profit or loss in connection with performing the services. Either Party may render similar services for the benefit of others. Neither Party is an agent of the other Party and is not authorized to make any representation, contract, or contract commitment on behalf of the other Party. DELIVERABLES The Supplier shall provide the goods and/or services described in the Statement of Work (attached) of this Master Service Agreement. CONFIDENTIALITY Information shall be treated as confidential during the term of this Agreement and for a period of seven (7) years thereafter. During such period, the parties will not: (a) disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to any third party, using at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but not less than reasonable care or (b) use such information for any purpose other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Confidential Information does not include information which has previously been made generally available to the public, becomes publicly known, without fault on the part of the Receiving Party, subsequent to disclosure by the Disclosing Party of such information to the Receiving Party, is received by the Receiving Party at any time from a source, other than the Disclosing Party, lawfully having possession of and the right to disclose such information, otherwise becomes known by the Receiving Party prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party to the receiving party of such information, or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of such information","Master Service Agreement","7","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/master-service-agreement-D12657.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12657.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12657.xml",{"title":123,"description":6},"master service agreement",[125,127],{"label":18,"url":126},"business-legal-agreements",{"label":18,"url":126},"/template/master-service-agreement-D12657",{"description":130,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":131,"pages":132,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":133,"thumb":134,"svgFrame":135,"seoMetadata":136,"parents":138,"keywords":137,"url":143},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. 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. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. DISCLAIMER","Non Disclosure Agreement Nda","3","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12692.xml",{"title":137,"description":6},"non disclosure agreement nda",[139,140],{"label":18,"url":126},{"label":141,"url":142},"Confidentiality Agreements","confidentiality-agreement","/template/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"description":145,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":146,"pages":147,"size":148,"extension":10,"preview":149,"thumb":150,"svgFrame":151,"seoMetadata":152,"parents":153,"keywords":158,"url":159},"YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS SERVICE AGREEMENT/TERMS OF USE ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS The services that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides to User is subject to the following Terms of Use (\"TOU\"). [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to update the TOU at any time without notice to User. The most current version of the TOU can be reviewed by clicking on the \"Terms of Use\" hypertext link located at the bottom of our Web pages. This Agreement, which incorporates by reference other provisions applicable to use of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], including, but not limited to, supplemental terms and conditions set forth hereof (\"Supplemental Terms\") governing the use of certain specific material contained in [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], sets forth the terms and conditions that apply to use of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] by User. By using [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (other than to read this Agreement for the first time), User agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions hereof. The right to use [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] is personal to User and is not transferable to any other person or entity. User is responsible for all use of User's Account (under any screen name or password) and for ensuring that all use of User's Account complies fully with the provisions of this Agreement. User shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of User's password(s), if any. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] shall have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect or feature of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], including, but not limited to, content, hours of availability, and equipment needed for access or use. Changed Terms [YOUR COMPANY NAME] shall have the right at any time to change or modify the terms and conditions applicable to User's use of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], or any part thereof, or to impose new conditions, including, but not limited to, adding fees and charges for use. Such changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by means including, but not limited to, posting on [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], or by electronic or conventional mail, or by any other means by which User obtains notice thereof. Any use of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] by User after such notice shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by User of such changes, modifications or additions. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Through its Web property, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides User with access to a variety of resources, including download areas, communication forums and product information (collectively \"Services\"). The Services, including any updates, enhancements, new features, and/or the addition of any new Web properties, are subject to the TOU. Equipment User shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all telephone, computer hardware, software and other equipment needed for access to and use of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] and all charges related thereto. User Conduct User shall use [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] for lawful purposes only. User shall not post or transmit through [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] any material which violates or infringes in any way upon the rights of others, which is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law, or which, without [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 's express prior approval, contains advertising or any solicitation with respect to products or services. Any conduct by a User that in [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 's discretion restricts or inhibits any other User from using or enjoying [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] will not be permitted. User shall not use [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] to advertise or perform any commercial solicitation, including, but not limited to, the solicitation of users to become subscribers of other on-line information services competitive with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] contains copyrighted material, trademarks and other proprietary information, including, but not limited to, text, software, photos, video, graphics, music and sound, and the entire contents of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] are copyrighted as a collective work under the [YOUR COUNTRY] copyright laws. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] owns a copyright in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of such content, as well as in the content original to it. User may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works, or in any way exploit, any of the content, in whole or in part. User may download copyrighted material for User's personal use only. Except as otherwise expressly permitted under copyright law, no copying, redistribution, retransmission, publication or commercial exploitation of downloaded material will be permitted without the express permission of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and the copyright owner. In the event of any permitted copying, redistribution or publication of copyrighted material, no changes in or deletion of author attribution, trademark legend or copyright notice shall be made. User acknowledges that it does not acquire any ownership rights by downloading copyrighted material. User shall not upload, post or otherwise make available on [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] any material protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right without the express permission of the owner of the copyright, trademark or other proprietary right and the burden of determining that any material is not protected by copyright rests with User. User shall be solely liable for any damage resulting from any infringement of copyrights, proprietary rights, or any other harm resulting from such a submission. By submitting material to any public area of [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS], User automatically grants, or warrants that the owner of such material has expressly granted [YOUR COMPANY NAME] the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate and distribute such material (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter developed for the full term of any copyright that may exist in such material. User also permits any other User to access, view, store or reproduce the material for that User's personal use. User hereby grants [YOUR COMPANY NAME] the right to edit, copy, publish and distribute any material made available on [YOUR WEBSITE ADDRESS] by User. The foregoing provisions of Section 5 are for the benefit of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], its subsidiaries, affiliates and its third-party content providers and licensors and each shall have the right to assert and enforce such provisions directly or on its own behalf. USE OF SERVICES The Services may contain email services, bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, photo albums, file cabinets and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable User to communicate with others (each a \"Communication Service\" and collectively \"Communication Services\"). User agrees to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and, when applicable, related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, User agrees that when using the Communication Services, User will not: Use the Communication Services in connection with surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, chain letters, junk email, spamming or any duplicative or unsolicited messages (commercial or otherwise). Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others. 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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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Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","saas license agreement template",[182,183,184,185,186,187],"saas subscription agreement","saas license agreement template word","saas license agreement free","software as a service agreement","saas terms of service template","cloud software license agreement",{"name":189,"credential":190,"reviewed_date":191},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":193,"legal_review_recommended":194,"signature_required":194},"advanced",true,{"what_it_is":196,"when_you_need_it":197,"whats_inside":198},"A SaaS License Agreement is a legally binding contract between a software provider and a customer that governs access to and use of a cloud-hosted software application on a subscription basis. This free Word download covers subscription fees, permitted use, IP ownership, data security, uptime commitments, and termination in a single document you can edit online and export as PDF before execution.\n","Use it before granting any customer access to your hosted software platform, or before signing up for a SaaS product where the vendor's standard terms need to be negotiated. It is essential any time subscription fees, user seat counts, data processing, or service-level commitments are involved.\n","Grant of license, subscription fees and billing, acceptable use and restrictions, intellectual property ownership, data security and privacy, service-level agreement and uptime, confidentiality, warranties and disclaimers, limitation of liability, and termination with data return and deletion procedures.\n",[200,204,208,212,216,220],{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"SaaS founders","Formalizing customer access terms before the first paying subscriber signs on","persona-startup-founder",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Software product managers","Standardizing subscription terms across enterprise and SMB customer tiers","persona-product-manager",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Corporate procurement teams","Reviewing and negotiating vendor SaaS terms before enterprise 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how the customer may — and may not — use the software, including prohibitions on reverse engineering, unauthorized access, and resale.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Data Return and Deletion","Post-termination obligations requiring the provider to return the customer's data in a usable format and permanently delete copies within a specified period.",[287,292,297,302,307,312,317,322,327,332],{"name":288,"plain_english":289,"sample_language":290,"common_mistake":291},"Grant of license","Defines the scope of the customer's right to use the software — non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited to named users and specific permitted purposes.","[PROVIDER NAME] grants [CUSTOMER NAME] a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the [SOFTWARE NAME] platform solely for [CUSTOMER]'s internal business purposes during the Subscription Term, for up to [NUMBER] Permitted Users.","Omitting the 'internal business purposes only' restriction. Without it, customers may sublicense or resell access to the platform, directly competing with the provider's own sales.",{"name":293,"plain_english":294,"sample_language":295,"common_mistake":296},"Subscription fees and billing","States the subscription price, billing frequency, accepted payment methods, late-payment consequences, and whether fees can be adjusted at renewal.","Customer shall pay [PROVIDER] a subscription fee of $[AMOUNT] per [month/year], due on the [1st] of each billing period. Invoices unpaid after [30] days accrue interest at [1.5]% per month. Provider may adjust fees at renewal with [60] days' prior written notice.","Not specifying the notice period for fee increases at renewal. Customers who receive a price increase with no advance warning frequently dispute the charge or terminate, creating revenue disruption.",{"name":298,"plain_english":299,"sample_language":300,"common_mistake":301},"Acceptable use and restrictions","Lists what the customer is prohibited from doing with the software — reverse engineering, sublicensing, exceeding user counts, using the platform for illegal activity, or circumventing security controls.","Customer shall not (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software; (b) sublicense, resell, or transfer access; (c) exceed the licensed number of Permitted Users; (d) use the Software to process data on behalf of third parties; or (e) circumvent any security or access-control feature.","Using a short, generic list that omits data scraping or automated access via unauthorized bots. These omissions are exploited regularly and can degrade platform performance for all customers.",{"name":303,"plain_english":304,"sample_language":305,"common_mistake":306},"Intellectual property ownership","Confirms that the provider owns all rights to the software, documentation, and underlying technology, while the customer owns its own data uploaded to the platform.","Provider retains all right, title, and interest in the Software, including all updates, enhancements, and documentation. Customer retains all ownership of Customer Data submitted to the platform. Nothing in this Agreement transfers any IP rights to Customer.","Failing to include a clause about feedback and suggestions. If the customer proposes a feature and the provider builds it, an undrafted agreement may give the customer a colorable IP claim to that feature.",{"name":308,"plain_english":309,"sample_language":310,"common_mistake":311},"Data security and privacy","Obligates the provider to maintain documented security controls, report data breaches within a defined window, and comply with applicable privacy laws. References a Data Processing Agreement for GDPR or CCPA-covered data.","Provider shall maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with industry standards. Provider shall notify Customer of any Security Incident affecting Customer Data within [72] hours of discovery. Where applicable, the parties shall execute a Data Processing Addendum.","Setting a breach notification window longer than 72 hours. GDPR requires notification to supervisory authorities within 72 hours — a contract that permits longer gives the provider no incentive to act faster, exposing both parties to regulatory fines.",{"name":313,"plain_english":314,"sample_language":315,"common_mistake":316},"Service level agreement and uptime","Specifies the minimum availability percentage, how uptime is calculated, planned maintenance exclusions, and the service credit schedule if the provider misses the commitment.","Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the Software is available [99.9]% of the time in each calendar month, excluding Scheduled Maintenance. If availability falls below [99.5]% in any month, Customer is entitled to a service credit equal to [10]% of that month's fees.","Offering service credits as the sole remedy for downtime without capping cumulative credits. Providers end up giving away months of revenue while the root cause remains unresolved — and the customer may still terminate.",{"name":318,"plain_english":319,"sample_language":320,"common_mistake":321},"Confidentiality","Requires both parties to protect each other's non-public information — the provider's source code and roadmap, and the customer's business data — and restricts disclosure except to those with a need to know.","Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, using at least the same degree of care it uses for its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.","Not defining how long confidentiality obligations survive termination. Courts in several jurisdictions imply a reasonable period, but 'reasonable' is litigated — specify two to five years explicitly in the agreement.",{"name":323,"plain_english":324,"sample_language":325,"common_mistake":326},"Warranties and disclaimers","States the provider's limited warranty — typically that the software will perform materially as documented — and disclaims all other warranties, including implied fitness for a particular purpose.","Provider warrants that the Software will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation during the Subscription Term. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS.' PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.","Omitting the disclaimer of implied warranties entirely. In several jurisdictions, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness attach by default under the UCC or Sale of Goods Act unless expressly disclaimed in writing.",{"name":328,"plain_english":329,"sample_language":330,"common_mistake":331},"Limitation of liability","Caps the total damages either party can recover, typically at 12 months of subscription fees, and excludes consequential, indirect, and punitive damages — subject to carve-outs for IP infringement, data breaches, and gross negligence.","Neither party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall exceed the fees paid by Customer in the [12] months preceding the claim. Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. These limitations do not apply to breaches of confidentiality, IP indemnification, or gross negligence.","Applying the liability cap symmetrically to IP indemnification. If the provider's software infringes a third-party patent, the customer's defense costs can far exceed 12 months of subscription fees — the cap should not shield the provider in that scenario.",{"name":333,"plain_english":334,"sample_language":335,"common_mistake":336},"Termination, data return, and deletion","Defines termination triggers (expiration, breach, insolvency), the notice period required, what happens to customer data after termination, and the timeline for data return and deletion.","Either party may terminate for material breach upon [30] days' written notice if the breach is not cured within that period. Upon termination, Provider shall make Customer Data available for export for [30] days, after which Provider shall delete all copies of Customer Data within [60] days and certify deletion in writing.","No data export or deletion timeline at all. Customers who cannot retrieve their data after termination face operational disruption, and providers who retain data indefinitely accumulate regulatory and liability risk under GDPR, CCPA, and similar frameworks.",[338,343,348,353,358,363,368,373],{"step":339,"title":340,"description":341,"tip":342},1,"Identify the parties and define the software","Enter the provider's and customer's full legal entity names, registered addresses, and contact persons. Name the software product precisely — the name used here will be referenced throughout the contract.","Use the registered corporate name, not a brand name or domain. If the provider is an LLC and the contract names an Inc., enforcement becomes complicated.",{"step":344,"title":345,"description":346,"tip":347},2,"Define the subscription scope and user count","Specify the subscription tier, number of permitted users, and any module or feature restrictions. If offering multiple tiers, reference a Schedule A that details each tier rather than embedding specifics in the body.","Defining users by named individuals is more enforceable than defining them by role — 'up to 10 named users on Schedule A' is clearer than 'employees in the finance department.'",{"step":349,"title":350,"description":351,"tip":352},3,"Set subscription fees, billing cycle, and renewal terms","Enter the fee amount, billing frequency (monthly or annual), due date, accepted payment methods, and late-payment interest rate. Specify the renewal mechanism — auto-renew with notice period, or opt-in renewal — and any price adjustment rights.","Annual subscriptions paid upfront should include a refund policy for terminations mid-term — even if the refund is pro-rated credits rather than cash, document it explicitly.",{"step":354,"title":355,"description":356,"tip":357},4,"Complete the SLA and uptime commitment","Enter the uptime percentage, the measurement window (monthly or quarterly), how scheduled maintenance windows are defined, and the service credit schedule for missed commitments. Align the credit percentages with the cost of downtime to your customers.","99.9% uptime sounds high but permits approximately 43 minutes of downtime per month. If your customers run critical operations on your platform, consider committing to 99.95% and investing in the infrastructure to support it.",{"step":359,"title":360,"description":361,"tip":362},5,"Tailor the data security and privacy obligations","Specify the security frameworks you comply with (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.), the breach notification window, and whether a Data Processing Addendum is required. If any customer data is personal data under GDPR or CCPA, the DPA is not optional.","Reference your security framework by certification name and effective date — 'SOC 2 Type II certified as of [DATE]' — rather than a vague 'industry-standard' commitment that creates no measurable obligation.",{"step":364,"title":365,"description":366,"tip":367},6,"Set confidentiality survival period and carve-outs","Define the post-termination confidentiality period (typically 2–5 years) and list the standard carve-outs: information already in the public domain, information independently developed, or information disclosed pursuant to a court order.","Trade secrets should be carved out from the time-limited confidentiality clause and protected indefinitely under a separate trade-secret protection provision.",{"step":369,"title":370,"description":371,"tip":372},7,"Configure termination triggers and data handling","Set the cure period for material breach (30 days is standard), list termination-for-cause events (insolvency, criminal conduct, AUP violation), and define the data export window and deletion timeline.","Include a 'termination for convenience' right for both parties with at least 30 days' notice — locking either party into a non-performing relationship without an exit creates disputes more costly than lost revenue.",{"step":374,"title":375,"description":376,"tip":377},8,"Select governing law and dispute resolution","Choose the jurisdiction whose law governs the agreement and specify whether disputes go to binding arbitration, mediation followed by litigation, or direct litigation in a named court.","For US-based SaaS providers with global customers, designate a US governing law but include a clause providing that mandatory consumer or data protection laws of the customer's jurisdiction are not displaced — this reduces the risk of the governing law clause being struck down in EU or UK courts.",[379,383,387,391,395,399],{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"No data return or deletion clause","Customers who cannot export their data after termination face operational disruption and will dispute the termination. Providers who retain customer data indefinitely accumulate GDPR, CCPA, and contractual liability.","Specify a post-termination data export window (30 days is standard), a deletion deadline (60 days), and a written certification of deletion. Include this in the termination clause, not just a privacy policy.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Symmetrical liability cap covering IP indemnification","Capping IP indemnification at 12 months of subscription fees means a customer defending a patent infringement claim worth hundreds of thousands can only recover a fraction of its actual costs from the provider whose software caused the claim.","Carve IP indemnification, data breach liability, and gross negligence out of the standard liability cap so the responsible party bears costs proportionate to the harm caused.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Omitting a breach notification timeline","GDPR requires notification to supervisory authorities within 72 hours of discovering a personal data breach. A contract that permits longer or is silent on the matter leaves the provider non-compliant by default.","Set a 72-hour internal notification window and pair it with a documented incident response procedure that satisfies both contractual and regulatory obligations.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Auto-renewal with no cancellation notice requirement","Customers who miss a renewal date they did not know existed dispute charges aggressively, initiate chargebacks, and post negative reviews — creating more cost than the renewed subscription is worth.","Require 30–60 days' written notice before the renewal date to cancel, and send an automated reminder email 60 days before renewal so customers have a genuine opportunity to act.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"Generic acceptable use restrictions that omit API abuse and scraping","Automated scraping or unauthorized API access can degrade platform performance for all customers and expose the provider's proprietary data — neither is covered by a generic 'no illegal use' clause.","Explicitly prohibit automated data extraction, unauthorized API access, and any use that places disproportionate load on shared infrastructure. Tie violations to an immediate suspension right.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"No feedback IP assignment clause","If a customer suggests a feature that the provider builds into the product, the absence of a feedback assignment clause gives the customer a potential IP claim to that feature — complicating future fundraising, M&A, and licensing.","Include a clause stating that any feedback, suggestions, or improvement ideas provided by the customer are assigned to the provider without restriction, compensation, or attribution.",[404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425,428],{"question":405,"answer":406},"What is a SaaS license agreement?","A SaaS license agreement is a contract between a software-as-a-service provider and a customer that defines the terms under which the customer may access and use a cloud-hosted application. It covers subscription fees, permitted users, IP ownership, data security, uptime commitments, confidentiality, liability limits, and termination procedures. Unlike a traditional software license, a SaaS agreement governs ongoing access rather than a one-time purchase of installed software.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"What is the difference between a SaaS agreement and a software license agreement?","A traditional software license agreement transfers a right to install and run software on the customer's own infrastructure — typically as a one-time or perpetual license. A SaaS agreement grants access to software hosted by the provider over the internet on a subscription basis. SaaS agreements include additional provisions not found in on-premise licenses: uptime SLAs, data security obligations, data return on termination, and recurring billing terms.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Do I need a separate Data Processing Agreement alongside a SaaS agreement?","Yes, if your SaaS platform processes personal data on behalf of EU or UK customers, GDPR and UK GDPR require a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) to be in place. Under CCPA, a similar data processing addendum is required when handling California residents' personal information as a service provider. The DPA supplements — not replaces — the SaaS license agreement and specifies processing purposes, retention limits, and subprocessor obligations.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What uptime percentage should I commit to in a SaaS agreement?","99.9% monthly uptime is the most common commitment for SMB-focused SaaS products, permitting approximately 43 minutes of downtime per month. Enterprise SaaS products handling mission-critical workflows typically commit to 99.95% or 99.99%. The commitment should be paired with a service credit schedule — typically 10–25% of the affected month's fees — rather than refunds or termination rights, which are operationally disruptive for the provider.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Can a customer own any IP under a SaaS agreement?","Customers do not acquire ownership of the software or platform under a SaaS license — they receive a limited right to access and use it. However, customers generally retain full ownership of the data they upload to the platform. The SaaS agreement should state this clearly: the provider owns all platform IP; the customer owns all customer data. If the customer contributes bespoke customizations or integrations under a separate professional services engagement, ownership of those deliverables should be addressed in a separate statement of work.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"What happens to customer data when a SaaS agreement is terminated?","A well-drafted SaaS agreement gives the customer a defined export window — typically 30 days after termination — during which they can download their data in a portable format. After that window, the provider should be obligated to delete all customer data and provide written certification of deletion within a specified period, commonly 60 days. Without these provisions, customers face data lock-in and providers accumulate ongoing liability for data they no longer have a business reason to hold.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"Should a SaaS agreement include a limitation of liability clause?","Yes, in most cases. A limitation of liability clause caps the maximum damages recoverable, typically at 12 months of subscription fees, and excludes indirect and consequential damages. However, carve-outs are critical: IP indemnification, data breaches, confidentiality violations, and gross negligence should sit outside the cap. Without carve-outs, the clause can shield a provider from liability that far exceeds what the subscription fee can justify.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"Is a SaaS license agreement enforceable as a clickwrap or does it need a signature?","Clickwrap agreements — where the customer checks a box or clicks 'I Agree' — are generally enforceable in the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU for standard consumer and SMB subscriptions, provided the terms are clearly presented before acceptance. For enterprise customers, B2B procurement policies typically require a countersigned order form or master services agreement. Consider requiring a signature for any contract exceeding $10,000 annually or involving data processing obligations under GDPR.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"What governing law should I choose for a SaaS agreement?","Most US-based SaaS providers designate the law of their home state — Delaware and California are most common. For contracts with EU or UK customers, be aware that mandatory consumer and data protection laws of the customer's jurisdiction apply regardless of the chosen governing law. Including a clause that preserves mandatory local-law protections reduces the risk of a court in the customer's jurisdiction striking down the governing law clause entirely.\n",[432,436,440,444,448,452],{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Requires enhanced data security standards (SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS), audit rights, and financial-regulator notification obligations beyond standard breach timelines.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Healthcare / HealthTech","industry-healthtech","HIPAA Business Associate Agreement required alongside the SaaS agreement when the platform processes protected health information; breach notification windows are governed by HIPAA, not just contract.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"SaaS / Technology","industry-saas","API access controls, rate limiting, and developer-tier acceptable use restrictions are critical additions; feedback IP assignment protects the roadmap from customer IP claims.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Client confidentiality obligations flow into the SaaS agreement when the platform processes client files — attorneys, accountants, and consultants need strong subprocessor restrictions and audit rights.",{"industry":449,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-retail","High transaction volume and seasonal traffic spikes make SLA uptime commitments and force-majeure carve-outs particularly material; PCI-DSS compliance for payment data processing is standard.",{"industry":453,"icon_asset_id":454,"specifics":455},"Education / EdTech","industry-edtech","FERPA (US) and equivalent student data privacy laws impose strict consent and disclosure requirements; contracts with K-12 institutions often require a separate student data privacy addendum.",[457,460,463,467],{"vs":46,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"software-license-agreement-D12852","A software license agreement governs the installation and use of software on the customer's own hardware — typically as a perpetual one-time license. A SaaS agreement governs ongoing cloud-based access on a subscription model. SaaS agreements require uptime SLAs, data security obligations, and data-return provisions that are irrelevant to on-premise software.",{"vs":103,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"service-level-agreement-D12856","A standalone SLA defines uptime, support response times, and service credits in isolation. A SaaS license agreement incorporates SLA terms alongside the full commercial and legal framework — IP ownership, billing, liability, and termination. Use a standalone SLA when you need to amend or tier service commitments without renegotiating the entire master agreement.",{"vs":464,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"Master Services Agreement","master-service-agreement-D12700","A Master Services Agreement (MSA) governs an ongoing relationship covering multiple services and statements of work. A SaaS license agreement is purpose-built for subscription software access, with platform-specific provisions like AUP, auto-renewal, and data deletion. Enterprises often use an MSA as the umbrella document with the SaaS agreement incorporated as a service-specific addendum.",{"vs":468,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"Terms of Service","website-terms-of-use-D12834","Terms of Service (ToS) govern user behavior on a website or consumer-facing application and are typically accepted via clickwrap. A SaaS license agreement is a negotiated B2B contract with commercial pricing, SLA commitments, and liability caps not appropriate for public ToS. Use a SaaS agreement for paying business customers; use ToS for free-tier or consumer users.",{"use_template":472,"template_plus_review":476,"custom_drafted":480},{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"SaaS founders onboarding SMB customers with annual contract values under $25,000 and no sensitive data processing","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"SaaS companies serving enterprise customers, processing personal data under GDPR or HIPAA, or with contracts above $25,000 annually","$500–$1,500","2–5 days",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Enterprise SaaS with complex data processing obligations, multi-jurisdiction deployments, or strategic OEM and reseller arrangements","$2,500–$8,000+","2–4 weeks",[485,490,495,500],{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"us","United States","flag-us","UCC Article 2 may apply to software transactions in some states, though SaaS is generally treated as a service rather than a goods sale — a distinction that affects warranty disclaimers. California's CCPA imposes data processing obligations on providers handling personal data of California residents. Several states, including New York, require reasonable security measures by statute. Arbitration clauses are broadly enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act, though California restricts class-action waivers in some consumer contexts.",{"code":491,"name":492,"flag_asset_id":493,"note":494},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","PIPEDA (federal) and provincial privacy laws — including Quebec's Law 25, which imposes GDPR-like obligations — govern personal data processing. Quebec's Law 25 requires privacy impact assessments for certain data transfers outside Quebec and mandates breach notification to the Commission d'accès à l'information within 72 hours. Limitation-of-liability clauses are generally enforceable in commercial B2B contracts but must not be unconscionable. French-language contract requirements apply to provincially regulated businesses in Quebec.",{"code":496,"name":497,"flag_asset_id":498,"note":499},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK GDPR (retained post-Brexit) requires a Data Processing Agreement for any SaaS provider processing personal data on behalf of UK-based customers. Limitation of liability clauses must satisfy the reasonableness test under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 — blanket exclusions of liability for negligence causing loss are generally unenforceable. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 should be expressly excluded to prevent unintended third-party enforcement rights.",{"code":501,"name":502,"flag_asset_id":503,"note":504},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","GDPR requires a Data Processing Agreement for all SaaS providers processing personal data of EU data subjects — this is mandatory, not optional. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are required for data transfers to non-adequate third countries, including the US absent an adequacy decision. Liability limitation clauses that exclude GDPR-related damages may conflict with Article 82, which grants data subjects a direct right to compensation. The EU AI Act (phased in from 2025) adds compliance requirements for SaaS platforms incorporating AI-driven features.",[227,241,237,506,507,508,509,510,511,512,513,514],"master-service-agreement-D12657","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","website-service-agreement-terms-of-use-D840","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","data-privacy-policy-D13465","website-privacy-policy-D839","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","service-agreement-D12711","subscription-agreement-D12537",{"emit_how_to":194,"emit_defined_term":194},{"primary_folder":126,"secondary_folder":517,"document_type":518,"industry":519,"business_stage":520,"tags":521,"confidence":527},"intellectual-property-and-licensing","agreement","software-and-technology","all-stages",[522,523,524,525,526],"saas","license-agreement","software","subscription","ip-ownership",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a SaaS License Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>SaaS License Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a cloud software provider and a customer that governs every material dimension of a subscription-based software relationship: the scope of permitted access, subscription fees and billing cycles, intellectual property ownership, data security obligations, uptime commitments, confidentiality, liability limits, and what happens to the customer's data when the contract ends. Unlike a traditional perpetual software license — where the customer installs and controls the software on their own infrastructure — a SaaS agreement governs ongoing access to a hosted platform, which creates a distinct set of obligations around data custody, service availability, and recurring commercial terms that standard license templates do not address.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating a SaaS platform without a signed license agreement exposes both provider and customer to four interconnected risks simultaneously. Without clear IP ownership language, customers can assert claims over customizations or features built from their feedback. Without a data security and deletion clause, providers retain customer data indefinitely after churn — accumulating GDPR, CCPA, and contractual liability with no offsetting business value. Without a liability cap and warranty disclaimer, a single service outage or data incident can expose the provider to damages far exceeding the lifetime value of the affected subscription. And without an acceptable use policy, a customer who abuses the platform for automated scraping, unauthorized resale, or illegal activity has no documented restriction to enforce against. A properly executed SaaS license agreement closes all four gaps before the first user logs in, protecting the provider's platform, the customer's data, and the commercial relationship for the full subscription term.\u003C/p>\n",1781185950069]