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Software Development Agreement
NextGen Docs form ND-1141. Search ND-1141 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Hire a developer to build software or an app: the specs, milestones, payments, testing and acceptance, and who owns the code.
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What you will fill in
- Client's name and address
- Developer's name and address
- What software will be built?
- Milestones, dates and payments
- Total price ($)
- Days the client has to test each delivery
- Who owns the finished code?
- Free bug-fix period after launch (days)
- Which province's laws apply?
- Date of this document
Good to know
- In Canada, the developer owns the copyright in code they write as a contractor unless a signed written agreement says otherwise (Copyright Act s. 13(4)). This agreement does that.
- Put the source code in a shared repository (like GitHub) the client controls, so the client is never locked out.
- Keep each milestone small and testable. Pay only after acceptance.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Client's name and address”:
English: The person or business paying for the software. For example: Brar Logistics Ltd., 45 Steeles Ave, Brampton ON.
اردو: پورا نام اور پتہ۔ کمپنی ہو تو کمپنی کا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਤੇ ਪਤਾ। ਕੰਪਨੀ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: पूरा नाम और पता। कंपनी हो तो कंपनी का नाम।
Français: La personne ou l'entreprise qui paie le logiciel. Par exemple : Logistique Brar ltée, Brampton (Ont.).
Questions people ask
How much does the Software Development Agreement cost?
It is free to fill in and preview. To download it, buy just this one for $2.99 or use a plan (Monthly $9.99, or Yearly $79); new accounts get 7 days free with no card needed.
Can I fill in the Software Development Agreement in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
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