1. Parties: Identification of contracting parties including full legal names, commercial registration numbers, and authorized representatives
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of parties' business activities and intentions
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical terms, project-specific terminology, and key concepts used throughout the agreement
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of software development services, including methodology, technologies, and delivery approach
5. Project Management: Governance structure, reporting lines, communication protocols, and project coordination procedures
6. Deliverables: Specific software components, documentation, and other outputs to be delivered
7. Timeline and Milestones: Development schedule, key milestones, and delivery dates
8. Acceptance Testing: Testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and defect resolution process
9. Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, invoicing procedures compliant with Islamic finance principles
10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of pre-existing IP and newly developed software
11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
12. Data Protection and Security: Compliance with Saudi data protection laws and security requirements
13. Warranties and Representations: Service quality guarantees and compliance with Saudi law
14. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and indemnification provisions permissible under Saudi law
15. Term and Termination: Agreement duration, renewal terms, and termination rights
16. Force Majeure: Events excusing performance, aligned with Sharia principles
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: Saudi law as governing law and dispute resolution mechanisms
18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses adapted to Saudi law requirements
