Selling online brings a host of legal considerations, including a complex landscape of online regulations. E-tailers need to ensure they are fully compliant.

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Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) form a layered framework: SaaS for direct consumer access, PaaS for application frameworks, and IaaS for hardware support. As traditional software shifts to cloud-based models, corresponding contracts need to address the unique legal aspects of cloud computing.

PaaS agreements, govern the use of platforms where SaaS applications are developed and hosted. PaaS equips developers with tools for creating, testing, hosting, and maintaining SaaS applications. While PaaS agreements are more technical, they cover essential functions like application hosting, development, testing, deployment environments, and integrated services such as database integration, security, and storage.

IaaS agreements, also known as “hardware as a service” contracts, enable consumers to outsource their hardware requirements to IaaS providers. These providers connect their physical data storage centres or processors to the cloud, with all equipment owned, maintained, and housed by the IaaS supplier. End users access the hardware through the cloud for their operational needs.

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Software licences facilitate the secure delivery of software services to users. A software license agreement allows users to install and use the software on their own local devices or servers.

A tailored and well drafted Software Licence is crucial for setting clear expectations and minimising disputes.

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We can provide valuable assistance in various aspects of Research and Development (R&D), Joint Ventures (JVs), and Collaboration efforts.

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1. Legal Structuring: we can assist in structuring R&D projects, JVs, and collaborations by determining the appropriate legal entity, such as a partnership, joint venture, or collaboration agreement, to achieve the company’s objectives while mitigating risks;
2. Contract Drafting and Review;
3. Intellectual Property Protection;
4. Regulatory Compliance;
5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation;
6. Dispute Resolution;
7. Due Diligence; and
8. Competition law: we can advise on competition law to ensure that R&D collaborations and JVs do not raise any concerns related to anti-competitive behaviour or market dominance.

SaaS agreements facilitate the secure delivery of software services to users’ terminals via a pay-per-use model over a network, with processors hosted remotely by the SaaS provider. The key distinction from software licenses is that users aren’t required to host, install, or operate the application from their premises.

A tailored and well drafted SaaS agreement is crucial for setting clear expectations and minimising disputes.

SaaS agreements must comply with various laws and regulations, such as data protection, consumer protection and industry-specific standards.

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Software development agreements should be tailored to the specific software, client needs, and intended use. They ensure clear expectations, efficient progress, and successful project outcomes. The two main types are traditional waterfall agreements and modern agile agreements.

In a waterfall agreement, development progresses through distinct stages, with each stage completed before the next begins. This method allows for clear early agreement on project scope, minimizing the need for ongoing client involvement and enabling thorough software design from the start.

Agile agreements facilitate collaborative, iterative development, allowing for evolving requirements and solutions. They emphasise adaptive planning, early delivery, and continual improvement, fostering frequent client involvement and a strong sense of ownership throughout the project.

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Outsourcing agreements offer businesses a cost-effective solution to focus on core capabilities. They can be used to engage partners with specific skills for a crucial function or engage services outside of your core operations.

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With the ever-changing nature of technology and delivery, our specialist regulatory solicitors help with a wide range of regulatory issues, including: