Software Support Agreement

This Software Support Agreement document sets out the terms and conditions under which a software supplier will maintain the software for a customer.

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Last updated October 21, 2025

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Software Support Agreement

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What is a software support agreement?

A software support agreement is a contract between a software supplier and a customer that outlines the terms for maintaining and supporting a software program.
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When should you use a software support agreement?

You should use a software support agreement when you need ongoing maintenance for a software program or are providing such services to another party.
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What should be in a software support agreement?

A software support agreement should include details about maintenance services, fees, duration, termination rights, warranties, liability, confidentiality, and dispute resolution.
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Software Support Agreement
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The Legal Risk Score of a Software Support Agreement Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document allows the supplier to adjust maintenance fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index or a set percentage, which could lead to unexpected cost increases for the customer.
  • The supplier is not held responsible for software errors or defects that arise from modifications made by anyone other than the supplier, potentially leaving the customer with limited recourse in such situations.
  • The supplier's commitment to maintaining the software is limited to efforts "reasonable commercial endeavours," which may not guarantee a resolution to all software issues, potentially affecting the customer's operations.

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