App Development Agreement Template: Scope, Milestones & IP

App Development Agreement Template

This App Development Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Client: [Full Legal Name / Company Name]

Address: [Address]

Phone: [Phone Number]

Email: [Email Address]

Developer: [Full Legal Name / Company Name]

Address: [Address]

Phone: [Phone Number]

Email: [Email Address]

Together referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Project Scope

The Developer agrees to design, develop, and deliver a [Mobile/Web] Application (“App”) according to the specifications outlined in Exhibit A – Project Requirements.

2. Deliverables and Milestones

• Phase 1: Requirements Gathering & Wireframing – Due: [Date]

• Phase 2: Development & Internal Testing – Due: [Date]

• Phase 3: Final Delivery & Client Testing – Due: [Date]

• Phase 4: Post-Launch Support (if applicable) – Duration: [X months]

3. Payment Terms

• Total Project Fee: $[Amount].

• Payment Schedule:

  • [X]% upon signing this Agreement.

  • [X]% upon completion of Phase 2.

  • [X]% upon final delivery and acceptance.

• Late payments may incur a fee of [Amount or Percentage].

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• Upon full payment, all rights, title, and interest in the App, including source code, designs, and documentation, shall transfer to the Client.

• The Developer may retain the right to reuse general frameworks, libraries, or non-exclusive tools not specific to the Client’s App.

5. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information disclosed during the project and not to use it for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement.

6. Revisions and Change Requests

• The Client is entitled to [Number] rounds of revisions without additional cost.

• Additional revisions or major scope changes shall require a written Change Order with adjusted costs and timelines.

7. Warranties and Support

• The Developer warrants that the App will function substantially as specified for [X days] after delivery.

• Bug fixes and minor updates during this period shall be provided at no additional cost.

8. Termination

• Either Party may terminate this Agreement with [X days] written notice.

• Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all completed work and receive deliverables created to date.

9. Liability and Indemnification

Neither Party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement. Liability is limited to the total amount paid under this Agreement.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [State/Country].

11. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations or agreements.

Signatures

Client Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________

Developer Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________