Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for software code, documentation, and related materials
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel, non-obvious inventions and processes in software development
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets, including proprietary software algorithms and methodologies
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act governing the collection, storage, and use of California residents' personal data
GDPR Compliance: EU regulation consideration if handling European user data or serving European clients
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements if handling medical data or healthcare information
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act governing the validity of electronic signatures and records
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures at state level
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing employment standards, wages, and hours for software development teams
Export Control Regulations: EAR and ITAR regulations governing the export of software technology and cryptography
FTC Act: Federal Trade Commission Act provisions regarding unfair or deceptive practices in software development and licensing
State Data Breach Laws: Various state regulations requiring notification and response procedures for data breaches
Agile Methodology Provisions: Specific contractual terms addressing iterative development, sprint planning, and agile project management
IP Ownership Clauses: Provisions clearly defining ownership and licensing of developed software, code, and related intellectual property
Acceptance Testing: Terms defining acceptance criteria, testing procedures, and approval processes for delivered software
Change Management: Procedures for handling scope changes, requirement modifications, and associated pricing adjustments
Payment Structure: Terms defining payment schedules, milestones, and compensation for agile development sprints
Warranty Provisions: Specifications of software warranty terms, maintenance obligations, and support requirements
Liability Framework: Terms defining limitation of liability, indemnification obligations, and risk allocation between parties
