Tech Contracts: Legal Issues in Software, Cloud, and SaaS Agreements

Course Objectives:

• To understand the fundamental principles of technology contracts, with a focus on software, cloud, and SaaS agreements.
• To explore the key legal issues and clauses commonly found in technology contracts.
• To develop the skills necessary to draft and negotiate effective technology agreements.
• To assess the impact of legal and regulatory considerations on tech contracts.

Introduction to Technology Contracts

• Overview of technology contracts: importance, types, and scope
• The role of software, cloud, and SaaS agreements in modern business operations
• Key legal principles in tech contracts: contract formation, enforceability, and performance
• Understanding intellectual property rights in technology agreements: copyright, licensing, patents
• Risk allocation in technology contracts: liability, indemnity, and warranty clauses

Key Elements of Software Agreements

• Software licensing models: perpetual, subscription-based, and open-source
• Custom software development agreements: terms of service, ownership, and confidentiality
• Maintenance, support, and update clauses
• Software escrow agreements and their legal significance
• Addressing breaches and enforcement in software agreements

Cloud and SaaS Agreements

• Introduction to Cloud and SaaS contracts: definitions and differences
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs): defining service expectations, uptime guarantees, and penalties
• Data privacy and security considerations in cloud and SaaS agreements
• Terms of use and access control in cloud platforms
• Termination, renewal, and exit strategies in SaaS agreements

Legal Considerations and Best Practices in Tech Contract Negotiations

• Regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Negotiation strategies for favorable terms in software, cloud, and SaaS agreements
• Understanding and managing dispute resolution clauses: mediation, arbitration, and litigation
• Future trends in technology agreements: AI, data ownership, and emerging technologies
• Best practices for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating tech contracts

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 6th – 9th May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 19th – 22nd Aug, 2025