Software Contract Flashcards
What does this describe:
The contract must establish the responsibilities of each party not to disclose confidential information about the other party.
Confidentiality
What does this describe:
The contract must define an obligation by one party where they must save another from legal consequences of one of the other parties, or of a person.
Indemnity
What does this describe:
The contract must describe the service to be provided after delivery.
Warranty and maintenance
What does this describe:
The contract must describe the procedures to be followed in case of a dispute.
Arbitration procedures
What does this describe:
The contract must have a criteria that enables either party to end the contract.
Termination clause
What does this describe:
The contract must define the scope of work.
Scope of work
What does this describe:
The contract should define what the client needs to do or provide.
Client’s responsibility
What does this describe:
The contract must define how the software development will be managed.
Project control
What does this describe:
The contract must define copyright assignment or licensing arrangements for the software produced.
Copyright ownership
What is the difference between product scope and project scope?
Product scope defines the features and functions of the product to be produced, whereas project scope is the definition of the work performed to deliver the product.
What is a contract?
A contract is an agreement by parties which can be enforced by law.
What is product liability?
The liability of manufacturers for injuries caused by product defects.
What are liability claims typically based on?
Strict liability
The product has injured someone and the defendant is responsible.
Negligence
The failure to exercise the same level of care that a “reasonable person” would otherwise do.
Breach of warranty
The failure to meet certain quality standards explained in the contract.
