Software Development Agreement Template

This Software Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:

Client: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Client Address]
Email: [Client Email]
Phone: [Client Phone]

and

Developer: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Developer Address]
Email: [Developer Email]
Phone: [Developer Phone]

Together referred to as the "Parties."

1. Project Description

The Developer agrees to design, develop, and deliver the following software:
[Brief description of the software — name, purpose, features]

A detailed scope of work may be attached as Appendix A.

2. Scope of Services

The Developer shall provide the following:

• Planning and architecture

• Front-end and back-end development

• Database setup and integration

• API integration (if applicable)

• Quality assurance and bug testing

• Deployment and documentation

Optional services:
☐ Ongoing maintenance and updates
☐ Hosting or server management

3. Timeline and Milestones

Start Date: [Start Date]
Estimated Completion Date: [End Date]

Project milestones:

• Milestone 1: [Name] – Due: [Date]

• Milestone 2: [Name] – Due: [Date]

• Final Delivery: [Date]

Delays caused by the Client may impact the timeline.

4. Payment Terms

Total project cost: $[Amount]

Payment schedule:

• [X]% upon signing

• [X]% upon first milestone

• [X]% upon final delivery

Payment method: [Bank transfer / PayPal / Other]
Late payment may incur a fee of $[Amount] or [X]% per [week/month].

5. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment:
☐ The Client shall own all rights to the final software, source code, and documentation
☐ The Developer may retain the right to use reusable components or libraries unless otherwise agreed

Third-party tools or plugins remain under their respective licenses.

6. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information and materials shared during this project. This clause shall survive termination of the Agreement.

7. Warranties and Support

The Developer warrants that the software will function as described for a period of [30/60/90] days from delivery.

During this warranty period, the Developer agrees to fix bugs and errors at no additional cost.

Optional:
☐ Ongoing support and maintenance at $[Amount] per [Month/Hour]

8. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

• Provide timely access to content, tools, or credentials needed for development

• Review and approve deliverables in a timely manner

• Respond to questions or feedback within [X] business days

  
  

9. Termination

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

In case of termination:

• The Client shall pay for completed work

• The Developer shall deliver all completed materials up to that point

  
  

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through:
☐ Mediation
☐ Arbitration
☐ Court proceedings in [State/Country]

11. Governing Law

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

12. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Software Development Agreement as of the date first written above.

Client Signature
Name:
Date:

Developer Signature
Name:
Date: