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What is a Software Escrow Agreement?

A software escrow agreement is a legal contract that protects both the software provider and licensee. It ensures that critical software materials, such as source code, are securely stored with an independent third-party escrow agent. In case the software vendor is no longer able to provide support, updates, or goes out of business, the licensee can access the source code or other necessary materials, allowing them to continue using and maintaining the software. This agreement is vital for safeguarding the ongoing operations of businesses that rely on third-party software.

 

Why choose Escode?

Escode offers superior software escrow agreements that protect your business’s intellectual property (IP) and ensure uninterrupted operations. With a software source code escrow agreement, we guarantee you access to critical software in case your vendor is unable to provide ongoing support. With 40 years of experience, Escode is trusted by over 14,000 clients across 135+ countries to manage source code escrow agreements and other technology escrow agreements.

Why you should choose our Software Escrow Agreements?

✓ 40 Years of Experience providing software escrow agreements.

✓ Global reach with services available in 135+ countries.

✓ Flexible, tailored software escrow agreements.

✓ In-house software escrow technical & legal experts.

✓ Automated depositing, verification, and industry-leading security.

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Best Practices for Implementing a Software Escrow Agreement

Implementing a software escrow agreement effectively requires careful planning. Here are some best practices to ensure your escrow agreement for source code is successful:

Clear Terms and Conditions

Define explicit release conditions and ensure that all parties understand when the source code will be made available. Include scenarios such as vendor bankruptcy or discontinuation of support.

Plan for Regular Deposit Updates

Make sure the source code is regularly updated and verified to reflect the latest version of the software. This ensures that the source code escrow agreement remains relevant and usable in the future.

Choose a Reputable Escrow Agent

Partner with a trusted escrow agent to manage your escrow agreement source code securely. A reputable agent ensures compliance and proper storage of critical materials.

                                 

   

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Protect your business today with a source code escrow agreement. Download a sample escrow agreement now and see how easy it is to get started safeguarding your critical software.

   

   

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Software Escrow Agreement Benefits

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Business Continuity Assurance

A software escrow agreement ensures your business can continue operating even if the vendor goes out of business or stops supporting the software. By securing access to the source code and other critical materials, the licensee can maintain and update the application in-house or with a trusted third-party provider, preventing any disruptions to essential services.

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Regulatory Compliance

Software escrow agreements are essential in regulated industries, like finance, healthcare, or government, to meet third-party risk management requirements. When paired with software escrow verification, businesses can document and test business continuity and exit strategies for critical services. This proves audit readiness and helps avoid hefty fines by demonstrating that plans are actionable and operational.

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Risk Mitigation

A technology escrow agreement benefits both software licensees and vendors. The licensee guarantees access to critical software, protects their investment, and strengthens operational resilience. The vendor can demonstrate its commitment to ensuring business continuity while protecting its intellectual property from unauthorized use.

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Automated Depositing

Secure & Manage Critical Software Assets

Under the terms of the source code escrow agreement, the vendor will deposit critical assets like source code, access credentials, and environment details securely with Escode. Our Escrow Management platform, View, connects to popular repositories, enabling vendors to automate deposits or upload manually for added flexibility and control. Both vendors and licensees can login into View to manage, update, and monitor the source code escrow contract anytime, anywhere. And our in-house deposit management team will be on hand to support you each step of the way.

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