Agile Software Development Agreement Template for Denmark

The Agile Software Development Agreement is designed for use in the Danish legal context when organizations need to establish a formal contractual relationship for software development using agile methodologies. This document is particularly relevant when traditional fixed-scope contracts are unsuitable due to the evolving nature of software requirements. It balances the flexibility needed for agile development with the legal certainty required under Danish law, incorporating necessary provisions for GDPR compliance, intellectual property protection, and risk allocation. The agreement is structured to support sprint-based development, continuous delivery, and collaborative working methods while ensuring clear accountability and compliance with Danish legal requirements. It includes comprehensive provisions for change management, quality assurance, and dispute resolution, making it suitable for both simple and complex software development projects.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the customer's business needs and the developer's expertise

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement, including agile-specific terminology like 'Sprint', 'Product Backlog', 'User Stories'

4. Scope of Services: High-level description of the software to be developed, including initial requirements and vision

5. Agile Development Process: Description of the development methodology, including sprint structure, ceremonies, and roles

6. Project Organization: Roles and responsibilities of both parties, including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team

7. Change Management: Process for managing changes to the Product Backlog and sprint planning

8. Acceptance Criteria: Definition of Done, acceptance testing procedures, and criteria for deliverables

9. Price and Payment: Payment structure, rates, and payment schedule aligned with sprint deliveries

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and license terms for the developed software and related materials

11. Data Protection and Security: GDPR compliance requirements and security standards

12. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during the project

13. Warranties and Liability: Warranties for the services and software, limitation of liability provisions

14. Term and Termination: Contract duration, termination rights, and consequences of termination

15. Force Majeure: Circumstances excusing performance under Danish law

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Danish law governance and dispute resolution procedures