SOURCE CODE ESCROW AGREEMENT
State of Wisconsin
Effective Date: [__/__/____]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Parties and Recitals
- Definitions
- Deposit Materials
- Deposit and Update Procedures
- Verification and Testing
- Release Conditions
- Release Procedures
- Post-Release License Rights
- Fees and Payment
- Confidentiality and Security
- Trade Secret Protections
- Intellectual Property
- Warranties and Disclaimers
- Indemnification
- Limitation of Liability
- Term and Termination
- Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Wisconsin-Specific Provisions
- Miscellaneous
- Signatures
- Schedules
1. PARTIES AND RECITALS
This Source Code Escrow Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the Effective Date set forth above, by and among:
LICENSOR:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Contact Person: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
State of Organization: [________________________________]
BENEFICIARY:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Contact Person: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
State of Organization: [________________________________]
ESCROW AGENT:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Contact Person: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
State of Organization: [________________________________]
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Licensor has developed, owns, and maintains certain proprietary software known as [________________________________] (the "Software Product") and has licensed or is licensing the Software Product to Beneficiary pursuant to that certain [________________________________] dated [__/__/____] (the "Underlying Agreement");
WHEREAS, the Software Product includes valuable source code, build environments, documentation, and related materials that constitute proprietary trade secrets of Licensor under the Wisconsin Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Wis. Stat. section 134.90;
WHEREAS, Beneficiary has a legitimate business interest in ensuring continued access to and use of the Software Product in the event Licensor is unable or unwilling to continue supporting, maintaining, or making the Software Product available;
WHEREAS, the parties desire to establish an escrow arrangement whereby Licensor shall deposit copies of the source code and related materials with Escrow Agent, to be held in trust and released to Beneficiary only upon the occurrence of certain specified conditions;
WHEREAS, Escrow Agent is in the business of providing technology escrow services and has agreed to serve as the neutral third-party custodian of the Deposit Materials;
WHEREAS, all parties acknowledge that this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and that the Deposit Materials may be afforded trade secret protection under Wis. Stat. section 134.90 and applicable federal intellectual property laws;
WHEREAS, the parties intend that in the event of Licensor's bankruptcy, Beneficiary's rights shall be protected under 11 U.S.C. section 365(n); and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 "Affiliate" means any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a party (fifty percent (50%) or more voting interest).
2.2 "Business Day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or bank holidays in Madison, Wisconsin.
2.3 "Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including the Deposit Materials, trade secrets, business plans, financial information, customer data, and technical specifications.
2.4 "Deposit Materials" means all source code, object code, build scripts, compilation instructions, configuration files, database schemas, API documentation, technical documentation, user manuals, third-party component listings, encryption keys, passwords, and all other materials deposited pursuant to Section 3 and Schedule B.
2.5 "Effective Date" means the date first written above.
2.6 "Escrow Account" means the secure repository maintained by Escrow Agent.
2.7 "Force Majeure Event" means events beyond reasonable control including acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, epidemic, pandemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, governmental action, power failure, or Internet disruption.
2.8 "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and all other IP rights under Wisconsin, federal, or foreign law.
2.9 "Misappropriation" has the meaning under Wis. Stat. section 134.90(2)(a).
2.10 "Personal Information" has the meaning under Wis. Stat. section 134.98(1)(b).
2.11 "Release Conditions" means the conditions in Section 6 entitling Beneficiary to receive the Deposit Materials.
2.12 "Release Request" means a written request per Schedule D.
2.13 "Software Product" means [________________________________] and all updates, upgrades, patches, and new versions.
2.14 "Trade Secret" has the meaning under Wis. Stat. section 134.90(1)(c), including information that derives independent economic value from not being generally known and is subject to reasonable secrecy efforts.
2.15 "Underlying Agreement" means that certain [________________________________] dated [__/__/____].
2.16 "Update Deposit" means any deposit after the Initial Deposit per Section 4.2.
2.17 "Verification" means the examination and testing process under Section 5.
2.18 "Verification Report" means the written report upon Verification completion.
3. DEPOSIT MATERIALS
3.1 Scope. Licensor shall deposit all materials necessary for a reasonably skilled developer to compile, build, deploy, and maintain the Software Product, including at a minimum: (a) complete source code; (b) build scripts and compilation instructions; (c) configuration and deployment files; (d) database schemas, data dictionaries, and migration scripts; (e) third-party component list with versions, licenses, and acquisition instructions; (f) API documentation and integration guides; (g) technical documentation including architecture and data flow diagrams; (h) user manuals and installation guides; (i) encryption keys and credentials as permitted; (j) version control history; and (k) additional materials per Schedule B.
3.2 Format. Industry-standard, machine-readable formats, free of viruses and malware.
3.3 Completeness. Licensor warrants the Deposit Materials are sufficient for compilation, build, and deployment.
4. DEPOSIT AND UPDATE PROCEDURES
4.1 Initial Deposit. Within [____] Business Days of the Effective Date.
4.2 Updates. (a) Within [____] Business Days of each major release; (b) within [____] Business Days of each minor release; (c) no less than every [____] months; (d) within [____] Business Days of material third-party component changes.
4.3 Procedures. (a) Delivery via ☐ secure electronic transfer ☐ encrypted media ☐ other: [________________________________]; (b) completed Deposit Inventory Form (Schedule B); (c) SHA-256 hash values; (d) Escrow Agent verification; (e) written confirmation within five (5) Business Days.
4.4 Failure to Deposit. Written notice with fifteen (15) Business Day cure period; failure constitutes material breach.
4.5 Supplemental Deposits. Permitted at any time with revised Deposit Inventory Form.
5. VERIFICATION AND TESTING
5.1 Right. Beneficiary may request Verification at any time during the term.
5.2 Tiers.
Tier 1 — Inventory: (a) Compare against Deposit Inventory; (b) verify hash values; (c) confirm readable format; (d) Report within ten (10) Business Days.
Tier 2 — Compilation: (a) All Tier 1; (b) independent expert compiles source code; (c) document results; (d) Report within twenty (20) Business Days.
Tier 3 — Full Build: (a) All Tiers 1-2; (b) deploy and test in test environment; (c) test against agreed criteria; (d) Report within thirty (30) Business Days.
5.3 Costs. ☐ Beneficiary ☐ Licensor ☐ Split ☐ Other: [________________________________]. Licensor bears costs if deficiencies are attributable to Licensor.
5.4 Cure. Licensor cures deficiencies within [____] Business Days.
5.5 Expert Confidentiality. Expert shall execute confidentiality agreement before access.
6. RELEASE CONDITIONS
6.1 Release Events.
(a) Bankruptcy or Insolvency. Licensor files for bankruptcy, has involuntary petition not dismissed within sixty (60) days, makes assignment for creditors, has receiver appointed, or is adjudicated insolvent, materially impairing its performance under the Underlying Agreement;
(b) Cessation of Business. Permanent discontinuation of the Software Product;
(c) Material Breach. Licensor materially breaches support obligations and fails to cure within [____] days of notice;
(d) Service Availability Failure. SaaS unavailability for [____] consecutive days or [____] cumulative days within [____] days, not caused by Force Majeure or Beneficiary;
(e) Failure to Maintain Escrow. Uncured failure to deposit within thirty (30) days of notice;
(f) Licensor Dissolution. Dissolution under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 180 (Business Corporations) or Chapter 183 (Limited Liability Companies) without a successor; and
(g) Other. [________________________________].
6.2 Exclusions. Not Release Conditions: (a) change of control with assumption of obligations; (b) permitted assignment; (c) Force Majeure disruptions; (d) non-material disputes; (e) good-faith discontinuation of non-material features.
6.3 Bankruptcy Protections. Beneficiary's rights protected by 11 U.S.C. section 365(n). Deposit Materials are "intellectual property" under 11 U.S.C. section 101(35A).
7. RELEASE PROCEDURES
7.1 Release Request. Submit per Schedule D with: (a) description of Release Conditions; (b) supporting documentation; (c) sworn statement under Wisconsin law; (d) identification of requested materials; (e) certification of concurrent Licensor notice.
7.2 Notice to Licensor. Within two (2) Business Days with copy of Release Request.
7.3 Objection Period. [____] Business Days for Licensor to submit written objection.
7.4 Disputed Release. (a) Escrow Agent withholds release; (b) fifteen (15) Business Day negotiation; (c) mediation or arbitration per Section 17; (d) release upon mutual agreement, final court order, or arbitration award.
7.5 Undisputed Release. Within five (5) Business Days after Objection Period.
7.6 Emergency Release. Sworn emergency declaration; Escrow Agent provides access within forty-eight (48) hours subject to: (a) Licensor notice; (b) limited use; (c) Licensor objection right; (d) confidentiality restrictions.
7.7 Delivery. Via ☐ secure electronic transfer ☐ encrypted media ☐ other: [________________________________].
8. POST-RELEASE LICENSE RIGHTS
8.1 License. Non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to: (a) continue operations; (b) maintain and fix errors; (c) compile for deployment; (d) create necessary derivative works.
8.2 Sublicense. Only to employees, contractors, and service providers under equivalent confidentiality obligations.
8.3 Restrictions. No unauthorized use, commercialization, reverse engineering of non-deposited portions, removal of proprietary notices, or competing product development.
8.4 Third-Party Components. Beneficiary is responsible for third-party licenses.
9. FEES AND PAYMENT
9.1 Fee Schedule. Per Schedule A: (a) Setup: $[________________________________]; (b) Annual Storage: $[________________________________]; (c) Deposit: $[________________________________]; (d) Verification: Tier 1: $[________________________________]; Tier 2: $[________________________________]; Tier 3: $[________________________________]; (e) Release: $[________________________________]; (f) Additional Services as agreed.
9.2 Responsibility. ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary ☐ Split ☐ Other: [________________________________].
9.3 Payment Terms. Invoices payable within thirty (30) days. Late payments accrue interest at five percent (5%) per annum, the legal rate under Wis. Stat. section 138.04, or the maximum permitted rate, whichever is less.
9.4 Fee Adjustments. Sixty (60) days' notice; increase not exceeding the greater of five percent (5%) or the Midwest Region CPI-U percentage increase.
9.5 Taxes. All fees exclude taxes. Responsible party pays applicable sales, use, and other taxes, excluding Escrow Agent's income taxes.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
10.1 Obligations. Each party maintains confidentiality and uses Confidential Information only for this Agreement's purposes. Escrow Agent shall not access, use, copy, or disclose Deposit Materials except as authorized. Access restricted to those with need to know under written confidentiality obligations.
10.2 Security. Escrow Agent shall maintain: (a) AES-256 encryption at rest; (b) TLS 1.2+ in transit; (c) multi-factor authentication; (d) physical security; (e) annual security audits; (f) geographically redundant backup; (g) incident response procedures; (h) background checks.
10.3 Data Breach Notification. In the event of unauthorized acquisition of Personal Information, Escrow Agent shall:
(a) Make reasonable efforts to notify affected Wisconsin residents within a reasonable time not exceeding forty-five (45) days, consistent with Wis. Stat. section 134.98;
(b) Notify Licensor and Beneficiary without unreasonable delay;
(c) Contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access;
(d) Investigate and provide a written report; and
(e) Cooperate in remediation efforts. Notification is required only if there is a material risk of identity theft or fraud to the affected individual, as provided in Wis. Stat. section 134.98(2).
10.4 Exceptions. Obligations do not apply to information: (a) publicly available through no fault of recipient; (b) previously known; (c) independently developed; or (d) required by law to be disclosed with prompt notice and cooperation in protective orders.
11. TRADE SECRET PROTECTIONS
11.1 Acknowledgment. The Deposit Materials may constitute trade secrets under Wis. Stat. section 134.90 (the "Wisconsin UTSA"). All parties shall take reasonable measures to maintain trade secret status.
11.2 Measures. (a) Mark materials "CONFIDENTIAL — TRADE SECRET"; (b) limit access to authorized persons under confidentiality agreements; (c) maintain access logs; (d) protect all copies; (e) return or destroy upon termination.
11.3 Injunctive Relief. In the event of actual or threatened misappropriation, the aggrieved party may obtain injunctive relief per Wis. Stat. section 134.90(3), including temporary restraining orders and preliminary and permanent injunctions. Injunctions shall be terminated when the trade secret ceases to exist but may continue for an additional reasonable period to eliminate commercial advantage, as provided in Wis. Stat. section 134.90(3)(a).
11.4 Damages. A party may recover actual loss and unjust enrichment. If willful and malicious misappropriation exists, exemplary damages not exceeding twice actual damages may be awarded per Wis. Stat. section 134.90(4).
11.5 Statute of Limitations. Actions must be brought within three (3) years of discovery or when discovery should have occurred through reasonable diligence, per Wis. Stat. section 134.90(6).
11.6 Attorney's Fees. Courts may award reasonable fees if claims are made in bad faith or willful and malicious misappropriation exists, per Wis. Stat. section 134.90(5).
11.7 Contractual Remedies Preserved. The Wisconsin UTSA does not affect any contractual remedy, whether or not based upon misappropriation, as provided in Wis. Stat. section 134.90(7). This Agreement provides contractual protections that supplement and do not displace the UTSA.
12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
12.1 Ownership. Licensor retains all rights in the Deposit Materials.
12.2 No Implied Licenses. No license except the express grant in Section 8 upon valid release.
12.3 Proprietary Markings. All copies bear Licensor's notices.
12.4 Federal Protections. The Deposit Materials may be protected by copyright (17 U.S.C. section 101 et seq.), patent (35 U.S.C. section 1 et seq.), and federal trade secret (18 U.S.C. section 1836 et seq.) laws.
13. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
13.1 Licensor Warranties. (a) Full right to deposit and license; (b) no known IP infringement; (c) no intentional malicious code; (d) sufficiency for compilation; (e) all third-party consents obtained; (f) no conflict with other obligations.
13.2 Escrow Agent Warranties. (a) Capacity and expertise; (b) professional performance; (c) adequate insurance.
13.3 Beneficiary Warranties. (a) Authority; (b) compliance with license restrictions.
13.4 Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY WARRANTED, DEPOSIT MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" UPON RELEASE. LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THIS DISCLAIMER COMPLIES WITH WISCONSIN LAW AND THE WISCONSIN UCC (WIS. STAT. CH. 402).
14. INDEMNIFICATION
14.1 Licensor. Licensor indemnifies Beneficiary and Escrow Agent from: (a) IP infringement claims; (b) Licensor's breach; (c) intentional malicious code; (d) Licensor's negligence or willful misconduct.
14.2 Beneficiary. Beneficiary indemnifies Licensor and Escrow Agent from: (a) unauthorized use; (b) Beneficiary's breach; (c) Beneficiary's negligence or willful misconduct.
14.3 Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent indemnifies from gross negligence or willful misconduct, including unauthorized disclosure.
14.4 Procedures. (a) Prompt notice; (b) sole defense control (consent for adverse settlements); (c) cooperation at indemnifying party's expense.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
15.1 Escrow Agent Cap. LIABILITY LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS' FEES, EXCLUDING GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, AND UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.
15.2 Licensor/Beneficiary Cap. EXCEPT FOR INDEMNIFICATION, CONFIDENTIALITY/TRADE SECRET BREACHES, AND GROSS NEGLIGENCE/WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, LIABILITY LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF TWELVE MONTHS' FEES OR $[________________________________].
15.3 Consequential Damages. NO INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR WILLFUL TRADE SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION, GROSS NEGLIGENCE/WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR CONFIDENTIALITY BREACHES.
15.4 Essential Purpose. LIMITATIONS APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER WISCONSIN LAW.
16. TERM AND TERMINATION
16.1 Term. From the Effective Date until: (a) Underlying Agreement expires (subject to Section 16.5); (b) mutual written agreement; (c) termination for cause; or (d) [________________________________].
16.2 Termination for Cause. (a) Material breach uncured within thirty (30) days; (b) bankruptcy or assignment for creditors (except where constituting a Release Condition).
16.3 Escrow Agent Termination. Ninety (90) days' notice if: (a) fees unpaid sixty (60) days; or (b) unable in good faith to perform.
16.4 Effect. (a) Return or destroy Deposit Materials per Licensor's direction; (b) if no direction within thirty (30) days, destroy and certify; (c) accrued obligations survive; (d) confidentiality survives; (e) limitations and indemnification survive.
16.5 License Survival. If release occurred, license rights survive.
16.6 Survival. Sections 2, 8 (if release), 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.4-16.6, 17, 19.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
17.1 Governing Law. Wisconsin law, without conflict of laws. UN Convention does not apply.
17.2 Venue. Exclusive jurisdiction in state and federal courts in [________________________________] County, Wisconsin (including the United States District Court for the [________________________________] District of Wisconsin).
17.3 Jury Waiver. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY WISCONSIN LAW, EACH PARTY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES JURY TRIAL RIGHTS IN ANY ACTION ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES (A) IT HAS READ THIS WAIVER, (B) IT HAS HAD OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT COUNSEL, (C) THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT, AND (D) THIS WAIVER IS KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY.
17.4 ADR. (a) Thirty (30) day negotiation; (b) mediation administered by [________________________________] in Wisconsin; (c) ☐ binding arbitration administered by [________________________________] in Wisconsin before [____] arbitrator(s) applying Wisconsin law.
17.5 Injunctive Relief. Any party may seek injunctive relief without engaging in ADR procedures.
17.6 Prevailing Party. Reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses to the prevailing party.
18. WISCONSIN-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
18.1 Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed electronically per the Wisconsin UETA, Wis. Stat. sections 137.11 through 137.26. Electronic signatures have the same legal effect as original signatures per Wis. Stat. section 137.15.
18.2 Consumer Protection. Nothing limits rights under the Wisconsin Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Wis. Stat. section 100.18, or the Wisconsin Consumer Act, Wis. Stat. Chapters 421 through 427, to the extent applicable.
18.3 Wisconsin UCC. To the extent this Agreement involves goods under the Wisconsin UCC (Wis. Stat. Chapter 402), Article 2 applies as supplemented by this Agreement.
18.4 Data Protection. The parties shall comply with Wis. Stat. section 134.98. Breach notification is required only if there is a material risk of identity theft or fraud. Notice shall be made within a reasonable time not exceeding forty-five (45) days after discovery. Financial institutions subject to federal privacy and security requirements may be exempt from Wis. Stat. section 134.98, as provided in subsection (3).
18.5 Statute of Limitations. Contract claims: six (6) years under Wis. Stat. section 893.43. Trade secret misappropriation: three (3) years under Wis. Stat. section 134.90(6). The parties agree not to contractually shorten these periods to less than [____] years.
18.6 Interest Rate. The legal rate is five percent (5%) per annum under Wis. Stat. section 138.04. Parties may contract for higher rates subject to Wis. Stat. sections 138.041 through 138.056. Criminal usury is addressed under Wis. Stat. section 138.06. All interest charges shall comply with Wisconsin law.
18.7 Forum Selection. The forum selection clause is enforceable under Wisconsin law.
18.8 Wisconsin Business Entity Law. References to dissolution include proceedings under Wis. Stat. Chapter 180 (Business Corporations) and Chapter 183 (Limited Liability Companies).
19. MISCELLANEOUS
19.1 Notices. Written notices deemed delivered: (a) upon personal delivery; (b) one (1) Business Day after overnight courier; (c) three (3) Business Days after certified mail; or (d) upon confirmed email with simultaneous copy by another method.
19.2 Assignment. No assignment without written consent. Beneficiary may assign to Affiliates or successors in mergers/asset sales. Unauthorized assignments are void.
19.3 Force Majeure. No liability for Force Majeure delays with prompt notice, reasonable mitigation, and prompt resumption. Ninety (90) day termination right.
19.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and Schedules constitute the entire agreement.
19.5 Amendments. Written instrument signed by all three parties.
19.6 Waiver. Written waiver required.
19.7 Severability. Invalid provisions modified or severed.
19.8 Counterparts. May be executed in counterparts.
19.9 Headings. For convenience only.
19.10 Relationship. Independent contractors.
19.11 Third-Party Beneficiaries. None.
19.12 Precedence. This Agreement controls the escrow arrangement.
19.13 Construction. No presumption against drafter. "Including" means "without limitation."
20. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
LICENSOR:
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
BENEFICIARY:
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ESCROW AGENT:
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
SCHEDULE A — FEE SCHEDULE
| Service | Fee | Payable By |
|---|---|---|
| Setup / Account Opening | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Annual Storage and Maintenance | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Deposit Processing (per deposit) | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Tier 1 Verification | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Tier 2 Verification | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Tier 3 Verification | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Release Processing | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
| Additional Services | $[________________________________] | ☐ Licensor ☐ Beneficiary |
Late Payment Interest Rate: 5% per annum (Wis. Stat. § 138.04)
SCHEDULE B — DEPOSIT MATERIALS INVENTORY
Deposit Date: [__/__/____]
Deposit Type: ☐ Initial Deposit ☐ Update Deposit ☐ Supplemental Deposit
Software Product Version: [________________________________]
| Item No. | Description | File Format | File Size | SHA-256 Hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 2 | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 3 | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 4 | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 5 | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
Third-Party Components:
| Component Name | Version | License Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
Depositor Certification: I certify this inventory is accurate and complete per Section 3.
Signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
SCHEDULE C — VERIFICATION LEVELS AND PROCEDURES
Tier 1 — Inventory Verification
☐ Compare against Deposit Inventory Form
☐ Verify SHA-256 hash values
☐ Confirm readable format
☐ Review documentation completeness
☐ Report within ten (10) Business Days
Tier 2 — Compilation Verification
☐ Complete Tier 1
☐ Engage independent expert
☐ Attempt compilation
☐ Document results
☐ Report within twenty (20) Business Days
Tier 3 — Full Build and Functionality
☐ Complete Tiers 1 and 2
☐ Deploy in test environment
☐ Execute functional tests
☐ Document results
☐ Report within thirty (30) Business Days
SCHEDULE D — RELEASE REQUEST FORM AND OBJECTION PROCEDURE
Release Request Form
To: [________________________________] (Escrow Agent)
From: [________________________________] (Beneficiary)
Date: [__/__/____]
Release Condition(s) Asserted:
☐ Bankruptcy or Insolvency (Section 6.1(a))
☐ Cessation of Business (Section 6.1(b))
☐ Material Breach (Section 6.1(c))
☐ Service Availability Failure (Section 6.1(d))
☐ Failure to Maintain Escrow (Section 6.1(e))
☐ Licensor Dissolution (Section 6.1(f))
☐ Other (Section 6.1(g)): [________________________________]
Description:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Documentation: ☐ Yes — [____] documents ☐ No — [________________________________]
Sworn Statement: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Wisconsin that this Release Request is true, accurate, and complete.
Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Objection Procedure
Deadline: [____] Business Days from Licensor's receipt.
Required Contents:
☐ Specific grounds
☐ Supporting documentation
☐ Sworn statement
Resolution:
☐ Negotiation: 15 Business Days
☐ Mediation: If negotiation fails
☐ Arbitration or Litigation: If mediation fails
This Source Code Escrow Agreement template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It should be reviewed and customized by a qualified Wisconsin attorney before use. Last updated: 2026-02-27.
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