Contracts for IT specialists

IT specialists working both freelance and in companies are faced with different types of contracts. These contracts regulate the legal relationship between the customer and the executor, ensure the protection of the rights of both parties and define the duties of each of them. Let's consider the main types of contracts used by IT specialists.

1. Service Agreement (Service Agreement)

This contract is the most common among freelancers. It describes the services provided, terms of performance, terms, cost of services and other important aspects of cooperation.

Main points:

• Description of services : a detailed description of the work to be provided by the contractor.
• Deadlines : deadlines for each stage of work.
• Payment : Amount and manner of payment, including advance payments and final settlement.
• Confidentiality : conditions for the protection of confidential information.
• Liability of the parties : determination of liability for improper performance of the contract.

2. Labor contract on remote work

An employment contract is concluded between an IT specialist and a company when the specialist becomes a full-time employee. It regulates the rights and obligations of the employee and the employer, working conditions, salary, social guarantees, etc.

Main points:

• Position and functions : description of the position and main duties of the employee.
• Working conditions : work regime, working conditions.
• Remuneration : the amount of wages, the order and terms of its payment.
• Social guarantees : holidays, sick leave, insurance.
• Responsibility : procedure for bringing to responsibility for violation of labor discipline.

3. Contracts for website development or software creation

These contracts are used to perform a specific task or project, for example, developing a website or creating software . The contractor undertakes to perform a certain amount of work, and the customer - to pay for the result.

Main points:

• Description of works : a detailed description of the works to be performed.
• Deadlines : deadlines for the completion of the project or its stages.
• The cost of the work : the amount of the contract, the order and terms of payment.
• Quality control : criteria for evaluating the performed works.
• Guarantees : guarantee obligations regarding the quality of the work performed.

4. License Agreement (License Agreement)

A license agreement is concluded to grant the right to use software developed by an IT specialist. It regulates the terms of use of the software, license fees and other aspects.

Main points:

• Scope of the license : the rights transferred to the licensee.
• Terms of use : restrictions on the use of the software.
• License payments : amount and order of license payment.
• Term of validity : the term of validity of the license agreement.
• Liability for violation : sanctions for violation of license conditions.

Various types of contracts help IT specialists to protect their rights and ensure proper performance of duties by customers . The choice of a specific type of contract depends on the form of cooperation, the specifics of the work to be performed and other factors, so at the very beginning we advise you to contact a lawyer so that he can help you adjust the contract as much as possible .

Contract templates that may be useful:

- Offer invoice (Invoice) for software development (Ukrainian-English) ;

- Employment contract (Ukrainian, Ukrainian-English) ;

- Sublicense agreement ;

- Act of acceptance and transfer of services (for any contract on the provision of services) ;

- Agreement on the provision of services and performance of work on the development of a software complex ;