>>>File #9483 points to a dead link. Any other ideas?
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>>Kevin,
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>>#987 used to point to a programming contract. I have e-mailed the author to let him know his link is dead.
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>>However, Evan has the right response.
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>>The best and really only place to get a software development/maintenance agreement is from a lawyer that specializes in such things for the jurisdiction in which you want it enforced -- in your case, California. I have never seen a boiler-plate contract that would work in all situations, and too many instances where software writers have been stung by not having a good agreement. The California State Bar Association has a legal referral program which can put you in touch with a lawyer in you area. Most county bar associations have a similar program. The State associations legal referral number if 415-538-2250.
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>>regards,
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>>J M Edgar
>>Cal Bar # 103603
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>I came across this program at the following link. I haven't ordered it yet but it seems to warranty the product to work in all 50 states.
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>http://www.contractedge.com
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>Pat.

Hi Pat;

I think a better source is QuickForms at http://www.quickforms.com. Their standard development, modification and maintenance agreements are pretty good and quite flexible. Any of these vendors can produce a document that has legal effect in all 50 states (and assorted territories, dominions, etc.), the problem is that the legal effect you want may not be the one you get.

Almost any written contract is better than no written contract. But to be absolutely safe, hire a lawyer.

regards,