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Parties Information
Developer Name
Full legal name of the developer company or individual
Developer Address
123 Developer Way, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Client Name
Full legal name of the client company or individual
Client Address
456 Client Street, New York, NY 10001, USA
Project Information
App Name
App Description
A mobile application that allows users to [describe main functionality].
Platform(s)
iOS
Android
Web App
Other
Other Platform Details
App Features
1. User authentication and profile management 2. [Feature 2] 3. [Feature 3] 4. [Feature 4] 5. [Feature 5]
List the key features that will be developed
Development Approach
Native Development
Hybrid Development
Cross-Platform Development
Technology Stack
- Programming Languages: Swift, Kotlin - Frameworks: [List frameworks] - Databases: [List databases] - APIs: [List APIs] - Third-party services: [List services]
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Project Timeline
Project Start Date
Estimated Completion Date
Project Phases & Milestones
1. Project Kickoff & Requirements Finalization - [Date] 2. Design Phase Completion - [Date] 3. Development Phase 1 Completion - [Date] 4. Development Phase 2 Completion - [Date] 5. Quality Assurance & Testing Completion - [Date] 6. Beta Release - [Date] 7. Final Release - [Date]
List each phase with expected completion dates
Delay Provisions
Standard (Developer must notify of delays, parties agree on revised timeline)
Strict (Penalties for delays beyond Developer's control)
Flexible (Accommodating timeline adjustments)
Included Revision Rounds
1 round
2 rounds
3 rounds
Unlimited within reason
Number of revision rounds included in the project scope
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Payment Structure
Payment Model
Fixed Price
Hourly Rate
Milestone-Based
Total Project Price
Hourly Rate
Estimated Total Hours
Maximum Hours Cap (if any)
Leave blank if no cap
Milestone Payment Schedule
1. Project Kickoff - 20% ($10,000) 2. Design Approval - 20% ($10,000) 3. Development Phase 1 Completion - 20% ($10,000) 4. Development Phase 2 Completion - 20% ($10,000) 5. Final Delivery - 20% ($10,000)
Payment Terms
Payment Due
Upon Receipt
Net 15 (15 days)
Net 30 (30 days)
Net 45 (45 days)
Net 60 (60 days)
Late Payment Fee
None
1% per month
1.5% per month
2% per month
Custom
Custom Late Payment Terms
Currency
USD (United States Dollar)
EUR (Euro)
GBP (British Pound)
CAD (Canadian Dollar)
AUD (Australian Dollar)
JPY (Japanese Yen)
CNY (Chinese Yuan)
INR (Indian Rupee)
Other (specify below)
Custom Currency
Additional Expenses
All expenses included in the price
Additional expenses billed separately with approval
Expenses above a threshold require approval
Expense Approval Threshold
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Intellectual Property Rights
IP Ownership Model
Client owns all IP upon final payment
Developer retains IP, grants client a license
Mixed ownership (customizable)
License Type
Non-exclusive license
Exclusive license
License Duration
Perpetual
Limited Term
License Term (years)
Custom IP Ownership Terms
Client owns all custom-developed code and design elements specific to the App. Developer retains ownership of pre-existing frameworks, libraries, and tools. Developer grants Client a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use Developer's pre-existing IP as incorporated in the App.
Third-Party Components
Developer must disclose all third-party components
Developer may use third-party components as needed
All third-party components require Client approval
Known Third-Party Components
- [Library/Component 1] - [License type] - [Library/Component 2] - [License type] - [Library/Component 3] - [License type]
Include license types if known
Open Source Software
Allowed with appropriate licenses and disclosure
Restricted to specific approved licenses
Prohibited
Approved Open Source Licenses
- MIT License - Apache License 2.0 - BSD License
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Warranties and Representations
Developer Warranties
Professional workmanship
No IP infringement
Code quality
No viruses or malware
Compliance with applicable laws
Meets requirements specification
Warranty Period
30 Days
60 Days
90 Days
180 Days
1 Year
Custom Period
Custom Warranty Period
Warranty Remedies
Repair/fix of defects
Replacement of defective components
Refund (if issues cannot be fixed)
Performance Warranty
Basic (App will perform substantially as documented)
Detailed (Specific performance metrics)
None
Performance Metrics
- Maximum response time: [specify] - Maximum crash rate: [specify] - Minimum uptime: [specify] - Maximum memory usage: [specify]
Warranty Disclaimer
Standard (disclaims all other warranties)
Minimal (fewer disclaimers)
None (no disclaimers)
Limitation of Liability
Standard (excludes consequential, special damages, caps at fees paid)
Custom Cap
None (no liability limitation)
Liability Cap Amount
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality Term
Project duration + 1 year
2 years after project completion
3 years after project completion
5 years after project completion
Perpetual
Custom
Custom Confidentiality Term
Confidential Information
Business information
Technical information
Financial information
Personal data of users
Software architecture and design
Marketing and promotional materials
Confidentiality Exceptions
Publicly available information
Information already known to recipient
Independently developed information
Information from third party without restriction
Information required by court order
Portfolio Rights
Limited (Developer can reference Client in portfolio)
Include screenshots (Developer can show app screenshots)
Detailed case study (Developer can create detailed case study)
With approval (All portfolio use requires approval)
None (No portfolio rights)
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Included in this agreement
Separate NDA already executed
No NDA required
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Termination
Termination by Client
For convenience with notice
For Developer's material breach
For Developer bankruptcy/insolvency
For force majeure events
Client Termination Notice Period
7 Days
14 Days
30 Days
45 Days
60 Days
Termination by Developer
For convenience with notice
For Client's material breach
For Client's non-payment
For Client bankruptcy/insolvency
For force majeure events
Developer Termination Notice Period
7 Days
14 Days
30 Days
45 Days
60 Days
Payment Upon Termination
Payment for completed work only
Payment through current milestone
Payment plus cancellation fee
Cancellation Fee
Return of Materials Upon Termination
Source code
Designs and assets
Documentation
Client data
All access credentials
Survival Clauses
Intellectual property
Confidentiality
Payment obligations
Warranties
Indemnification
Limitation of liability
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Acceptance Testing & Delivery
Acceptance Process
Formal acceptance testing
Informal review and approval
Milestone-based acceptance
Custom process
Custom Acceptance Process
Acceptance Criteria
1. App must function according to the approved specifications 2. App must be free of critical defects 3. All features listed in the scope must be operational 4. App must pass security testing requirements 5. App must meet performance requirements
Acceptance Testing Period
3 Business Days
5 Business Days
10 Business Days
15 Business Days
20 Business Days
30 Business Days
Deemed Acceptance
Yes (Acceptance is deemed after testing period if no response)
No (Explicit acceptance required)
Defect Categories
Critical Defects: Defects that prevent the app from functioning or cause data loss/corruption Major Defects: Defects that significantly impact functionality but allow the app to operate Minor Defects: Defects that cause inconvenience but do not prevent functionality Cosmetic Defects: Visual or design issues that do not impact functionality
Defect Resolution
Critical defects must be resolved before acceptance
Major defects must be resolved before acceptance
Minor defects must be resolved before acceptance
Cosmetic defects must be resolved before acceptance
Final Delivery Method
App Store Submission
Source Code Repository Transfer
Compiled Binary Package
Direct Deployment to Client Environment
Custom Delivery Method
Custom Delivery Method
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Maintenance & Support
Post-Delivery Support
Included for a defined period
Separate maintenance agreement
Not included
Support Period
30 Days
60 Days
90 Days
6 Months
1 Year
Custom Period
Custom Support Period
Separate Agreement Terms (Optional)
Parties will negotiate a separate maintenance and support agreement prior to the final delivery of the App.
Support Coverage
Bug fixes
Security updates
OS compatibility updates
Minor enhancements
Major feature additions
Performance optimization
Response Time SLA
Standard (Critical: 24 hrs, Major: 48 hrs, Minor: 72 hrs)
Expedited (Critical: 4 hrs, Major: 24 hrs, Minor: 48 hrs)
Basic (Best effort response)
Custom
Custom SLA
Support Hours
Business hours (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
Extended hours (8am-8pm, Mon-Sat)
24/5 (24 hours, Mon-Fri)
24/7 (24 hours, all days)
Support Channels
Email
Phone
Ticket system
Live chat
Video calls
On-site support
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Jurisdiction & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution Method
Mediation then litigation
Binding arbitration
Litigation only
Escalation procedure
Arbitration Rules/Provider
Escalation Procedure
1. Project managers will attempt to resolve the dispute within 10 business days 2. If unresolved, executive management will meet within 15 business days 3. If still unresolved, parties will proceed to mediation before pursuing legal remedies
Venue for Disputes
General Provisions
Include Standard Clauses
Force Majeure
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Excuses non-performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Severability
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If one part of the agreement is invalid, the rest remains enforceable.
Assignment
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Restricts transferring rights or obligations under this agreement.
Notices
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How official communications between parties must be delivered.
No Waiver
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Not enforcing a right does not waive that right in the future.
Independent Contractor Relationship
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Clarifies that Developer is an independent contractor, not an employee.
Entire Agreement
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This document supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.
Amendments
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How changes to this agreement must be made.
Counterparts
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Agreement may be signed in multiple copies with the same effect.
Non-Solicitation
Mutual non-solicitation
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Neither party may solicit or hire the other's employees during and after the project.
Client-only non-solicitation
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Client agrees not to solicit or hire Developer's employees.
Developer-only non-solicitation
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Developer agrees not to solicit or hire Client's employees.
No non-solicitation clause
Non-Solicitation Term
6 months after project completion
1 year after project completion
18 months after project completion
2 years after project completion
Non-Compete Clause
Include non-compete clause
No non-compete clause
Non-Compete Terms
Developer agrees not to create competing mobile apps in the same industry sector as Client's app for a period of one year following the completion of this project.
Additional Terms (Optional)
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