A solid legal framework for software escrow

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Battle tested software escrow agreements prepared by our experts. Ready to be tailored to your unique situation.

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Legal hurdles that might sound familiar?

Expensive and slow lawyer driven paper process

Language not ready for modern day technology

Too slow conflict resolution terms

Ambiguous escrow release terms

Software Escrow Legal Framework

A legal process that works at the pace of technology

Agreements for every situation

There’s no one-size fits all when it comes to escrow, so we have starting points for a range of scenarios where technology escrow is applied. Download samples here.

Customizable Release Conditions

It’s very important to structure the release conditions so that they don’t delay the release to the beneficiary and at the same time still also protect the interests of the depositor.

We support both typical agreement forms, but we can also work with multi-beneficiary situations. Just let us know what you need and we’ll provide you with the agreement for review.

Legal SLA’s for Custom Requirements Available

Many companies have requirements that extend beyond the standard language of our agreements. For this we offer many Legal SLA’s.

Our escrow agreement templates

You may be wondering what the legal starting point looks like for the different escrow scenarios. Have a look at the escrow agreements below.

Use for all your (mission critical) software from 3rd party software providers, incl. cloud services / SaaS solutions you use.

Software Development Outsourcing

Use when outsourcing software development to 3rd party developers and agencies.

All escrow agreements will be adapted to your unique situation. This is all part of our service.

Use when applying escrow to reach compliance and regulatory goals in your business operations and organization resilliance programs.

Security & Operational Resillience

Use when applying escrow as part of security and operational resillience programs (ISO27001, ISO9001, SOC2 etc.)

Transactions, M&A, Investment & Financing

Use when IP or software is part of a transaction, like an acquisition, investment or financing situation. Protect assets by storing them securely in escrow.

Download this template for free!

*Template available only in English

Download this template for free!

*Template available only in English

Download this template for free!

*Template available only in English

Download this template for free!

*Template available only in English

Download this template for free!

*Template available only in English

Customized Escrow Agreement

Want to give the process a head start by getting a customized escrow agreement prepared for your situation?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a software escrow agreement?
• A software escrow agreement is a legal arrangement between a software developer or vendor, their client, and a third-party escrow agent. The agreement ensures that the software's source code and related materials are securely stored with the escrow agent and can be released to the client under certain predefined conditions, such as the developer's bankruptcy or failure to meet support obligations.
• Why should I consider a software escrow agreement?
• A software escrow agreement provides a safety net for clients, ensuring that they have access to the source code and related materials if the developer or vendor becomes unavailable or unable to meet their support and maintenance obligations. This helps to minimize the risks associated with software dependency, ensuring business continuity and reducing potential losses.
• How does Codekeeper's software escrow service work?
• We offer a range of different escrow solutions to cater to our diverse client base’s needs. Once you sign up for an escrow account, we walk you through the steps to set up your escrow agreement and place your material in escrow for safekeeping. You can view our pricing options on our Pricing page here.
• What are some common triggering events for source code release?
• Common triggering events for source code release include the developer's bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, or failure to provide support and maintenance services as per the agreement. The specific triggering events will be defined in the escrow agreement between the developer and the client.
• Do I need a lawyer to draw up the escrow agreement?
• No, we take care of the legal aspect and assist you in creating your escrow agreement. This means there are no expensive lawyers fees involved.

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If you have any other questions or need a custom solution, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team for assistance by sending an email to contact@codekeeper.co.

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Introduction to Software Escrow: A Guide

Learn how software escrow helps you mitigate risks and ensure your mission-critical systems remain unaffected through any circumstance.

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