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CHECKLIST

FOR A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT


Not all items are relevant in all contractual situations. In some situations, other provisions may be appropriate that are not listed below. This document is not intended to substitute for legal advice nor legal wording provided by a competent advisor in the relevant legal jurisdiction.  


Definition of custom software

General functional description
Specific deliverables
Clear definitions
Business functions


Detailed design specifications

Possible as separate agreement
Approval process
Procedure for changes to detailed design after approval


Request for proposal

Define user business
User requirements


Proposal

Pricing
Performance parameters


Implementation schedule


User involvement

Formalize procedures
Daily operation of system


Progress reports


Payment schedule

Tied to performance
Payments made at completion of specific functions
Retaining of rights until after implementation


Relationship of software to hardware

Premise hardware delivery on software acceptance
Commit hardware supplier to software vendor


Acceptance tests

Included in detailed design specifications
Levels of acceptance
Prior to delivery
Use of live data


Ownership of software

Custom software
Modifications to licensed software
Competitive advantage
Exclusive license to modifications


Terminal response time

Relationship between hardware and software
Firm representation
Number of transactions
Maximum number of seconds


Data conversion responsibility

Costs
Vendor assistance


Programming language


Vendor staffing and staff qualifications

Training

On-site
Formal training courses at vendor facilities


Progress meetings


Documentation


Confidentiality


Software maintenance after development


Source code

Delivery
Escrow


Default provisions


Vendor disclaimers

Implied warranties
Consequential damages


Warranties of performance


Indemnity


Taxes


General

Force majeure
Notices
State Law
Assignment


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