A statement-of-work workspace for software development engagements (custom build, feature work, integration projects) covering deliverables, IP assignment, source-code escrow, warranty terms, and acceptance criteria drafted by the AI Contract Agent in Taskade.
What's Included
- Deliverables and Acceptance Criteria: Each deliverable with concrete acceptance criteria.
- IP Assignment: Work-for-hire, open-source carve-outs, and pre-existing IP documentation.
- AI Contract Agent: Drafts acceptance criteria, warranty terms, and escrow language from your engagement profile.
- Source Code Escrow: Trigger conditions, escrow agent, and release process where applicable.
- Warranty and Maintenance: Defect-correction window, exclusions, and post-warranty maintenance pricing.
Why This Template Wins
- Acceptance criteria pre-defined: "Done" disputes resolved by SoW acceptance criteria, not by the lead's memory.
- IP assignment explicit: Work-for-hire vs license-back vs pre-existing IP documented so post-engagement disputes are defensible.
- Warranty exclusions clear: Defect vs feature-request distinction documented so post-launch support has clear scope.
How to Use
- Clone this template into your Taskade workspace.
- Customize deliverables, IP terms, and warranty period.
- Connect GitHub, DocuSign, Slack.
- Train the AI Contract Agent on your engagement standards.
- Set up automation triggers for signature tracking and milestone routing.
FAQ
Does this work for fixed-bid vs T&M software SoWs?
Yes. Fixed-bid emphasizes deliverable lock and acceptance criteria; T&M emphasizes hourly rates and budget cap. Switch the engagement mode in workspace settings.
Can the agent draft warranty exclusions?
Yes. Train the agent on your warranty standards. It drafts exclusions distinguishing defects from feature requests precisely.
What plan supports a software-development contract pipeline?
Pro ($16/mo annual) handles the team. Business ($40/mo) adds audit logs and approval workflows multi-engagement practices typically require.
CTA
Try this template free in Taskade. For agent setup, see /learn/agents/custom-agents. Pair with Bug Tracker Templates. Browse engineering apps in the Community Gallery.