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Software Development Agreements in India

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Software Development Agreements
Introduction Who Needs a Software Development Agreement? Scope of Our Services Why a Well-Drafted SDA Matters Our Process Why Choose Us Benefits of Engaging With Us

Introduction

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Software development involves substantial collaboration, creativity, and intellectual investment. Whether you’re a developer building software for a client or a business hiring a tech team to deliver a product, a clearly drafted agreement is crucial. A Software Development Agreement (SDA) ensures that timelines, payments, IP ownership, confidentiality, and liabilities are all documented and enforceable. We assist startups, IT companies, and clients in drafting development agreements that are clear, balanced, and aligned with technical realities.

Who Needs a Software Development Agreement?

Startups hiring tech teams or freelancers
IT services companies building custom software
Clients outsourcing product development to third parties
Freelance developers or development agencies
SaaS or mobile app creators working with vendors
Businesses entering joint-development partnerships

Scope of Our Services

Fixed-scope and time-based development contracts
Fixed-scope and time-based development contracts
Payment schedules, milestone-based invoicing, and retention clauses
IP ownership, assignment, and licensing of code
Confidentiality, data security, and NDA integration
Acceptance testing, change requests, and bug resolution clauses
Source code escrow and version release management
Warranties, indemnities, and limitation of liability clauses
Termination, dispute resolution, and jurisdiction clauses
Compliance with Indian Contract Law and global outsourcing norms

Why a Well-Drafted SDA Matters

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Clearly allocates project responsibilities and timelines

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Avoids confusion around ownership of source code and deliverables

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Protects both parties from scope creep and delivery delays

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Minimizes risk of IP disputes and client dissatisfaction

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Ensures enforceability in case of non-performance or breach

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Facilitates smooth onboarding of investors, clients, or new vendors

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Our Process

Engagement
Understanding your engagement – nature of software, parties involved, and delivery model
Risk Assessment
Identifying key risks and project-specific requirements
Draft Agreement
Drafting and structuring the agreement in business-friendly terms
Team Consultation
Consultation with your product or tech team for alignment
Implementation
Final version with implementation support and clarifications
Ongoing Support
Optional: Periodic updates for new phases, modules, or addendums

Why Choose Us

  • check Experience with software development lifecycle and tech contracting
  • check Balanced drafting with protection for both client and developer interests
  • check Expertise in IP law, data security, and commercial negotiation
  • check Efficient turnaround and legal clarity
  • check Drafts aligned with industry norms and cross-border enforceability
IT Compliance

Benefits of Engaging With Us

Protect your business from disputes and rework

Strengthen client/vendor relationships with clarity

Ensure legal ownership of software deliverables

Minimize exposure to liability and cost overruns

Minimize exposure to liability and cost overruns