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Software Developer Contractor Agreement
"I need a Software Developer Contractor Agreement for engaging a senior full-stack developer based in Berlin for a 6-month fintech project starting March 2025, with strict data protection provisions due to handling banking data and requirements for maintaining PCI DSS compliance."
1. Parties: Identification of the contracting company and the independent contractor, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details
2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of contractor's independent status
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including Project, Services, Deliverables, Intellectual Property Rights, etc.
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the software development services to be provided
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal terms, and termination conditions
6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, expenses, and invoicing requirements
7. Independent Contractor Status: Clear establishment of independent contractor relationship and explicit distinction from employment
8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and transfer of IP rights in developed software and materials
9. Confidentiality: Protection of trade secrets and confidential information as per GeschGehG
10. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance: Data processing obligations and GDPR compliance requirements
11. Warranties and Representations: Contractor's warranties regarding services, code quality, and third-party rights
12. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification obligations under German law
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, severability, and entire agreement
1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on working with competitors, only if reasonable and necessary for business protection
2. Source Code Escrow: Provisions for source code deposit with a third party, relevant for business-critical software
3. Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs and quality standards, useful for complex or long-term projects
4. Insurance Requirements: Professional liability insurance obligations, relevant for high-value or high-risk projects
5. Subcontracting: Terms for engaging subcontractors, if permitted
6. Change Control: Process for managing changes to project scope or requirements, essential for agile projects
7. Training and Knowledge Transfer: Requirements for documentation and knowledge sharing, important for maintainable software
1. Schedule A - Service Description: Detailed technical specifications, project scope, and deliverables
2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of rates, payment milestones, and expense categories
3. Schedule C - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms and security requirements
4. Schedule D - Project Timeline: Development milestones, delivery dates, and acceptance criteria
5. Schedule E - Acceptable Use Policy: Guidelines for system access, code standards, and development practices
6. Appendix 1 - Contact Details: Key contacts for project management, technical issues, and contract administration
7. Appendix 2 - Required Documentation: List of documentation deliverables, including code documentation and user manuals
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Software Development
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Healthcare Technology
Manufacturing
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Automotive
Insurance
Banking
Retail Technology
Educational Technology
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Human Resources
Procurement
Information Technology
Software Development
Project Management
Operations
Compliance
Finance
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Chief Technology Officer
IT Director
Head of Software Development
Technical Project Manager
Software Development Manager
Procurement Manager
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