>I wonder if the community would have any interest in a concoct-it-yourself software development contract?
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>It should not be too hard to do in VFP -- just a form which permits the user to paste together various clauses in a standard contract form. Hmmm! It might at least keep those who do not use lawyers out of major trouble.

That is a great idea, James. At least one such an animal already exists in the form of a book entitled "Software Development, a Legal Guide" by Stephen Fishman (NOLO Press). As the title says, it's written specifically for software developers and it comes with a CD that includes boilerplate contract language you can cut and paste. As an independent developer, I've found it to be an indespensible resource. I would be interested in your opinion of it, as an attorney, though.