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What should a software development agreement include?

A software development agreement should define the project scope, technical specifications, milestones, acceptance criteria, payment schedule, IP ownership, confidentiality, warranty, and termination rights. Legitt AI generates all key clauses and flags anything that could lead to scope creep or payment disputes.

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Enter project scope, tech stack, milestones, and payment terms — Legitt AI generates a complete software development agreement in seconds.
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Is a software development agreement legally binding in India?

Yes. Software development agreements are binding under the Indian Contract Act 1872 and the Information Technology Act 2000. IP protection is governed by the Copyright Act 1957.

Who owns the software code after the project is complete?

This depends entirely on the contract. Without a written IP assignment, the developer may retain copyright. Our templates include a clear IP assignment clause transferring all rights to the client on full payment.

How should I handle scope changes during development?

Our templates include a change order clause that defines how scope changes are requested, estimated, approved, and priced. Legitt AI flags if this is missing — it's the most common cause of project disputes.

Should I include a warranty clause in a software dev agreement?

Yes. A typical software warranty covers bug fixes for 30–90 days post-delivery. Legitt AI includes a standard warranty clause and lets you customise the duration and scope.

Is my contract data secure on Legitt AI?

Yes. All data is AES-256 encrypted. Legitt AI is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified. We never train AI models on your contract data.

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