The Tech Contracts Handbook

Now updated and expanded, this reference manual and training guide covers
cloud computing agreements, software licenses, and other IT contracts. Written
in a clear, plain-English, jargon-free style, this handbook is a complete
resource for lawyers, contract managers, and anyone responsible for getting IT
deals done. This bestselling book is by David W. Tollen, one of the industry's
leading authorities on technology contracts.



Complete with negotiation tips, guidance on the business issues behind the
terms, and sample contract language, the book covers all topics in technology
contracts, including data privacy and security terms, warranties, indemnities,
open source software, deconversion and transition, limitations of liability,
SaaS escrows, copyright licensing, and service level agreements (SLAs).



This third edition provides a greater focus on data: on clauses addressing
rights in data, privacy, control of data, and data security--some of the key
concerns in IT contracts today. Updated to reflect current best practices in
technology contracts, the book is offers increased discussion on a variety of
other terms, payment clauses, including indemnities, and other liability-related
terms. This handbook describes each clause typically found in a technology
agreement, outlines the issues at stake, and offers negotiation tips and sample
contract language. It addresses:




• Software-as-a-service (SaaS) and other cloud services contracts

• On-premise software license agreements

• Software distribution contracts

• Software ownership transfers

• IT professional services agreements

• And more





You won't find a more accessible, useful resource on IT contracts.