Custom Software Development Agreement
Custom Software Development Agreement
Custom Software Development Agreement
Inc. d/b/a Webborne Xolutions, a Florida corporation (Developer), having its principal place of business at 7265 SW 138 Ave., Miami, Florida 33183; and the customer (Client) which is a signatory of the Development Order Form, and shall be effective as the date of signature indicated in the Development Order Form (Effective Date). RECITALS WHEREAS, Developer is engaged in the business of computer application development, including technical consulting services, software development and maintenance, WHEREAS, Client wishes to utilize the services of Developer in connection with the development and implementation of certain software to be used as a tool in his business (the Software"). NOW, THEREFORE, Developer and Client agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services Developer will perform the services described in the Statement of Work ("Developer's Work" or the "Work"), attached to the signed Development Order Form, in order to develop and implement the Software according to the specifications and completion times set forth therein. Client will cooperate with Developer's reasonable requests for information and data necessary for the completion of the Work. 2. Price and Payment Terms Client will pay Developer for the Work at the price of UGX 850,000/=. The client will pay the developer 30 percent of the above amount at the commencement of work and the balance upon completion of work. The price set forth in this CSDA does not include taxes. If Developer is required to pay any federal, state or local taxes based on the services provided under this CSDA, these will be separately billed to client. Developer will not be liable for any interest or penalties incurred due to late payment or nonpayment of these taxes by Client, but instead Client will be fully responsible for payment of said interest and penalties. 3. Term and Termination Unless terminated as provided herein, this CSDA will extend to and terminate upon completion of Developer's Work as provided herein. Client may terminate this CSDA without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination without cause, Client agrees to pay Developer for all of Developer's Work performed up to the date of termination. Either party may terminate this CSDA for material breach, provided, however, that the terminating party has given the other party at least twenty-one (21) days written notice of and the opportunity to cure the breach. Termination for breach will not alter or affect the terminating party's right to exercise any other remedy for breach. 4. Ownership of Intellectual Property Upon full payment of the fees set forth in this agreement,Developer will grant to Client a license to install and use the Software in it own business in accordance with Exhibit A (Software License Agreement). 5. Confidential Information A. All information relating to Client that is known to be confidential or proprietary, or which is clearly marked as such, will be held in confidence by Developer and will not be disclosed or used by Developer except to the extent that such disclosure or use is reasonably necessary to the performance of Developer's Work.
B. All information relating to Developer that is known to be confidential or proprietary, or which is clearly marked as such, will be held in confidence by Client and will not be disclosed or used by Client except to the extent that such disclosure or use is reasonably necessary to the performance of Client's duties and obligations under this CSDA. C. These obligations of confidentiality will extend for a period of three (3) years after the termination of this CSDA, but will not apply with respect to information that is independently developed by the parties, lawfully becomes a part of the public domain, or of which the parties gained knowledge or possession free of any confidentiality obligation. 6. Warranty and Disclaimer Developer warrants the Work will be performed in a workmanlike manner, and in conformity with generally prevailing industry standards. Client must report any material deficiencies in Developer's Work to Developer in writing within sixty (60) days of Client's receipt of the Work. Client's exclusive remedy for the breach of the above warranty will be the re-performance of Developer's Work within a commercially reasonable time. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS, PROPOSALS OR STATEMENTS MADE ON OR PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CSDA. DEVELOPER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. 7. Limitation of Liability, Indemnification Neither party will be liable to the other for special, indirect or consequential damages incurred or suffered by the other arising as a result of or related to the performance of Developer's Work, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, even if the other has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages. Client will indemnify and hold Developer harmless against any claims incurred by Developer arising out of or in conjunction with Client's breach of this CSDA, as well as all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred therein. Developer's total liability under this CSDA with respect to the Work, regardless of cause or theory of recovery, will not exceed the total amount of fees paid by Client to Developer. 8. Relation of Parties CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CSDA V 0711 Page 2 of 8 The performance by Developer of its duties and obligations under this CSDA will be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this CSDA will create or imply an agency relationship between Developer and Client, nor will this CSDA be deemed to constitute a joint venture or partnership between the parties. 9. Employee Solicitation/Hiring During the period of this CSDA and for twelve (12) months thereafter, neither party will directly or indirectly solicit or offer employment to or hire any employee, former
employee, subcontractor or former subcontractor of the other. The terms "former employee" and "former subcontractor" will include only those employees or subcontractors of either party who were employed or utilized by that party within six (6) months immediately prior to the alleged violation. 10. Non-assignment Neither party will assign this CSDA, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other party. If Client sells its business to another person or firm, such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. This CSDA will inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties hereto, together with their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns, as permitted herein. 11. Arbitration Any dispute arising under this CSDA will be subject to binding arbitration by a single Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in accordance with its relevant industry rules, if any. The parties agree that this CSDA will be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The arbitration will be held in Florida. The Arbitrator will have the authority to grant injunctive relief and specific performance to enforce the terms of this CSDA. Judgment on any award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any Court of competent jurisdiction. 12. Attorneys' Fees If any litigation or arbitration is necessary to enforce the terms of this CSDA, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. 13. Severability If any term of this CSDA is found to be unenforceable or contrary to law, it will be modified to the least extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining portions of this CSDA will remain in full force and effect. 14. Force Majeure Neither party will be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of any part of this CSDA to the extent that such delay is caused by events or circumstances beyond the delayed party's reasonable control. 15. Waiver and Modification The waiver by any party of any breach of covenant will not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or any other covenant. All waivers must be in writing, CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CSDA V 0711 Page 3 of 8 and signed by the party waiving its rights. This CSDA may be modified only by a written instrument executed by authorized representatives of the parties hereto. 16. Entire Agreement This CSDA, together with any attachments referred to herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, negotiations, representations or communications relating to the subject matter. Both parties acknowledge that they have not been induced to enter into this CSDA by any representations or promises not specifically stated herein.