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SOFTWARE PRODUCTION AGREEMENT
__________________________, referred to as SPONSOR, and
_________________________, referred to as DEVELOPER, agree:
SPONSOR desires to contract with DEVELOPER as an independent
contractor to create certain computer programming code. The
compensation set forth hereunder is the sole and exclusive
compensation to be paid to the DEVELOPER.
SPONSOR shall be supervised by DEVELOPER solely as the result to
be accomplished, by not as to the means of achieving the result.
The relationship between the DEVELOPER and the SPONSOR shall be
that of an independent contractor.
DEVELOPER shall prepare computer source code in the __________
language, in a form suitable for compilation by the __________
_______ compiler system, version ___, which will perform the
following functions for the ___________________ operating
system, version ___:
___________________________________________________
DEVELOPER shall also provide "object" files and executable files,
together with example input and output of the program. The
program shall be accompanied by a complete manual, which manual
shall be sufficient to enable a user who is untrained in the
program to operate the program in its intended fashion.
DEVELOPER warrants that it has the right to convey the
programming code, manuals and other items which the DEVELOPER
delivers to the SPONSOR and will defend the SPONSOR against any
adverse claims related thereto. DEVELOPER warrants that the
program does not infringe on any copyright, patent or other
agreement to which DEVELOPER is a party.
SPONSOR provide such reasonable consultation with the DEVELOPER
as may be required herein. DEVELOPER shall provide its own
facilities.
DEVELOPER warrants that the code is workmanlike and has been
properly tested in keeping with good software design practice.
DEVELOPER herewith assigns to SPONSOR all world rights related to
the software, including the right to publish the same. For
purposes of the copyright code, the DEVELOPER shall be considered
the author; however, upon request of the SPONSOR the DEVELOPER
will execute any and all documents requested by SPONSOR to effect
total transfer of the rights to the program.
In the event that SPONSOR alters the program and re-distributes
the same, SPONSOR waives indemnity as to the re-distribution of
the code.
Delivery of the final program shall be on or about __________,
199__. DEVELOPER shall notify SPONSOR at the earliest possible
time that the delivery schedule may not be met. The parties shall
meet and discuss in good faith arrangements to be made including
possible revision of the delivery date.
DEVELOPER may during the performance of this agreement obtain
access to confidential and proprietary information of SPONSOR.
SPONSOR shall generally mark such information as to which it
claims that is proprietary as "confidential" or by other clearly
recognizable legend. As to such information the DEVELOPER shall
take all reasonable precautions to keep the same in strict
confidence. Upon termination of this agreement, all of such
information which is embodied in written form shall be returned
to SPONSOR. DEVELOPER shall reveal such information to its
employees only a strict need to know basis, and shall require
that such employees execute written non-disclosure agreements.
During the time that this project is being completed, the
DEVELOPER shall not contract with or perform services for any
competitor to SPONSOR. Competitor is defined as ______________
__________.
The total contract price shall be $ ______ ( ____________ &
___/100 dollars), to be paid as follows:
____________________________________________________________
This is the entire agreement between the parties, and this
agreement may only be changed by a writing executed by the
parties.
Dated: _____________________________
_____________________________________________
______________________________________________