Software Development Agreement Generator

Published: March 15, 2024 • Document Generators, Free Templates, Software

Create a customized agreement for your software development project

Parties Information

Client Name

Client Address

Client Type

Developer Name

Developer Address

Developer Type

Effective Date

Project Details

Project Name

Project Description

Project Type

Detailed Scope of Work

Included Project Phases

Requirements Gathering Formal process to document client needs and project specifications

Design/UX Creating user interface designs and user experience flows

Development Actual coding and implementation of the software

Testing Quality assurance and bug fixing process

Deployment Installing and configuring the software in production environment

Training Formal training sessions for client’s staff

Maintenance Ongoing support and maintenance after deployment

Key Deliverables

Timeline and Milestones

Project Start Date

Estimated Completion Date

Project Milestones

Change Request Process

Delay Handling

Payment Terms

Payment Structure

Total Project Fee ($)

Hourly Rate ($)

Payment Schedule

Initial Deposit (%)

Accepted Payment Methods

Invoice Payment Terms

Late Payment Fees

Late Fee Percentage (%)

Percentage applied monthly to outstanding balance

Fixed Late Fee Amount ($)

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership of Final Deliverables

Pre-existing Intellectual Property

Third-Party Components

Open Source Software

IP Transfer Timing

Warranties and Liability

Warranty Period

Warranty Scope

Custom Warranty Description

Liability Limitation

Fixed Liability Amount ($)

Indemnification

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Term

Scope of Confidential Information

Developer Portfolio Rights

Termination

Termination Notice Period

Termination for Convenience

Early Termination Fee

Termination Fee Percentage (%)

Fixed Termination Fee ($)

Post-Termination Obligations

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Method

Governing Law

Specify Other Governing Law

Jurisdiction for Disputes

Attorney’s Fees

Additional Terms

Additional Terms and Conditions

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Software Development Agreement Generator

Build a dev agreement in minutes—no legal guesswork, no templates.

Whether you’re hiring a freelance developer or launching a complex software build with a dedicated dev shop, your software development agreement needs to be more than just a template. It needs to reflect real-world terms, anticipate disputes, and protect your IP from day one. This free generator is built by a tech lawyer to help startups, engineers, and founders create robust, investor-proof contracts—without spending hours or thousands on legal fees.

✅ Dynamic customization: Tailor your agreement by selecting options for payment terms (fixed, hourly, milestone), IP ownership, dispute resolution, scope of work, change orders, open-source use, and more.

✅ Auto-updating live preview: See your agreement update in real time as you complete the form.

✅ Download ready: One-click export to DOCX or copy-paste directly into your project folder.

✅ Investor-grade terms: Covers confidentiality, indemnification, IP assignment, warranties, termination rights, portfolio clauses, and other key risk areas.

✅ Built-in legal guardrails: Smart defaults follow best practices for venture-backed startups and growing tech companies, but everything’s editable.

This is not a one-size-fits-all. It’s a fully interactive, auto-drafting legal engine — so you’re not just filling out blanks, you’re making informed legal choices.

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