✓Customized Agreements for Developers & Clients
✓Safeguards Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
✓Defines Scope, Timelines & Deliverables
✓Prevents Payment & Ownership Disputes
✓Legally Enforceable in India
Registrations
Customer Satisfaction
✓Customized Agreements for Developers & Clients
✓Safeguards Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
✓Defines Scope, Timelines & Deliverables
✓Prevents Payment & Ownership Disputes
✓Legally Enforceable in India
Registrations
Customer Satisfaction
A Software Development Agreement is a legal contract between a client and a developer (or development company). It defines the scope of the project, ownership of the code, payment structure, confidentiality terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
In India’s growing IT sector, these agreements are crucial for startups, freelancers, and companies to avoid misunderstandings and protect intellectual property rights. Whether you are hiring a developer or offering services, a clear agreement ensures trust and smooth project execution.
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To verify the identity and address of every proposed director and shareholder, the following standard KYC documents are needed.
For Individuals/Developers
Name, Address, and ID Proof (PAN/Aadhaar/Passport)
Contact Information
For Companies/Startups:
Company Incorporation Certificate
Authorized Signatory Details
Business Activity / Service Details
Project-Specific Information:
Scope of Work & Deliverables
Payment Terms & Schedule
Intellectual Property Ownership Terms
Avoids disputes by clearly defining deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.
Provides clear payment schedules and remedies for non-payment.
Ensures that ownership of source code, designs, and software stays with the rightful party.
Keeps sensitive client data, ideas, and business strategies secure.
Builds trust and accountability between developers and clients.
Legally binding agreement under Indian law, offering remedies in case of breach.
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Not mandatory, but highly recommended to avoid disputes and secure your rights.
Ownership depends on the terms mentioned in the agreement. By default, the developer owns it unless transferred in writing.
Yes, payments can be structured as per milestones, fixed fee, or hourly billing.
Yes, the agreement can include post-delivery support and maintenance terms.
Legal remedies such as compensation, arbitration, or termination are available.
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I’m a freelancer, and clients often delayed payments. With this agreement, I now get paid on time and feel legally protected
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